Staff Profile
Jenny George
| Room: | E8B 310 |
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| Phone: | +61 2 9850 4224 |
| Fax: | +61 2 9850 7972 |
| Email: | jgeorge@gse.mq.edu.au |
Profile
I believe Australia's amazing natural environment is worth saving for future generations. Working as an environmental planner and landscape architect there is scope to positively impact both communities and the natural environment. The development of my career to teach about these inter-relationships has been a wonderful opportunity. Working towards better environmental outcomes as humans interact with the planet is not just about academic theories but also about practical, everyday solutions and so I try to live my vocation. Whether I am in the vegie garden, revegetating local bushland, preparing a master-plan, engaging with stakeholders or talking with local school children, my everyday experiences inform my professional consulting, research and teaching. With a growing awareness in the local community about the natural environment, sustainable development and climate change, I strive as an academic and practitioner to be up to date on the best of the theory and the practice. Much of my experience is in Sydney, with a strong working knowledge of the NSW planning system and local issues. I believe the change needed in society is towards a more holistic approach considering both the natural environment and community needs now and for future generations. The role of Environmental Planners in this process is crucial both locally, regionally and beyond.
Research Interest
- The amenity value of urban riparian zones and planning for better management.
- Liveability and its relationship to sustainability – implications for planners – recommendations for improved systems management and indicators at a local and regional level
- Urban footprint and stormwater management
Teaching
As a Lecturer in Environmental Planning at the GSE I find teaching very rewarding.
I have contributed to the development of and now convene or co-convene:
- ENV200 Introduction to Environmental Studies (Co-convene and part-teach)
- GSE816 Local Government Approval Processes (Convene and teach)
- GSE818 Environmental Planning (Co-convene and part-teach)
- GSE830 Sustainable Urban Regions (co-teach)
I am currently supervising students doing research projects in:
- ELS301 Environmental Management Project
- GSE839 Environmental Research Report
- GSE 866/867 Research Project
Selected Publications
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George J (2006), The relationship between liveability and sustainability. Planning Institute Australia, NSW State Conference Nov 2006 (presentation and posting)
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Kernaghan S, Raab K, Laginestra E, George J (2006), Measuring and Communicating Sustainability: A Lesson from the Green Games, Enviro 06 Conference, Melbourne, April 2006 (presentation and proceedings).
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George J (2005) Book Review: The Greencity, Local government Reporter, Lexis Nexis.
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George J (2004) Liveability Schmiveability, Australian Ecopolitics Conference Proceedings, Sydney, Nov 2004
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George J, Cardew R & Fanning P (1998) Urban Footprints and Stormwater Management - Council Survey Update, Proceedings, Second SIA Regional Conference on Stormwater, Stormwater Industry Association, Batemans Bay, April 27-28
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Cardew R, George J, George A and Fanning P (1999) Urban Footprints and Stormwater Management, Waterfall, Journal of the Stormwater Industry Association, 12:24-31
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Cardew R, George J, George A and Fanning P (1999) Urban footprints and stormwater management, Report 3, Australian Institute of Urban Studies, NSW Division, Sydney
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Cardew R, George J, George A and Fanning P (1999) Change in the Footprint of the Suburbs, Report 4, Australian Institute of Urban Studies, NSW Division, Sydney
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Cardew R, Dupont P, George J and George A (1999) Tracing the footprint of suburban areas, AURISA 99, Leura, November