Turning theory into practice - reviewing open space opportunities for dogs in Banyule City Council

Virginia Jackson

Abstract

In 1996 Harlock Jackson Pty Ltd was commissioned to review the open space opportunities for dogs in the City of Banyule, in Melbourne. The review was based on recommendations contained in the report Public Open Space and Dogs: A Design and Management Guide for Open Space Professionals and Local Government and involved extensive consultation with the local community. The process, outcomes and lessons learned are of value to everyone interested in improving approaches to urban animal management.

About the author

Virginia Jackson

Harlock Jackson Pty Ltd

Urban Policy Analysts and Town Planners

19 Victoria Grove

HAWTHORN EAST VIC 3123

Tel/fax: (03) 9882 6065

Mobile: 0418 141598

Virginia is an urban policy analyst and town planner with experience working in state and local government and, since 1987, as a consultant to government, the private sector, community groups and individuals. She has been conducting research in urban animal management for 6 years including a review of town planning policies and regulations for their impact on pet ownership (1991), preparation of guidelines for pet friendly housing (1992), the report Public Open Space and Dogs (1995) and work on compliance in UAM (1995/6). She has also made preliminary investigations into the role that pets will play in cities of the future. Virginia now has an international profile in UAM and is regularly asked to speak in a range of different forums.

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