News
Housing Melbourne symposium: 7 Nov 2012
- Friday, 01 March 2013
The OVGA's Housing Melbourne Symposium was the primary speak
ing engagement for His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales when he visited Australia in November 2012. The OVGA organised the event, which was held at NGV International, in collaboration with Swinburne University.
Active Cities Guidelines
- Thursday, 14 February 2013
On February 4, 2013 the OVGA hosted a seminar with Dr Karen Lee from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Dr Karen Lee was at the forefront in the development of the Active City Guidelines currently being applied in New York. She spoke about how well designed places can have significant impacts upon health and well-being, and the prevention of chronic disease.
You can access the Active City Guidelines here 
and read her presentation here.
Cranlana Programme 2012 Alumni Speaker Series
- Tuesday, 29 January 2013
On August 15, 2012 the Victorian Government Architect, Geoffrey London spoke at the Cranlana Programme 2012 Alumni Speaker Series about medium density housing. This was broadcast on Radio National on December 17, 2012. To listen to this broadcast visit the ABC Radio National website.
A leading voice for the Victorian built environment
- Tuesday, 25 October 2011
On Monday 24 October 2011, the Premier of Victoria, Ted Baillieu, announced that the Office of the Victorian Government Architect (OVGA) has been reformed as a more independent office.
Read more: A leading voice for the Victorian built environment
Victorian Design Review Panel
- Tuesday, 25 October 2011
The Victorian Design Review Panel (VDRP) has been established to provide independent and authoritative advice to government and statutory decision makers across Victoria about the design of significant development proposals.
OVGA Good Design Publications
- Monday, 24 October 2011
The Office of the Victorian Government Architect promotes an awareness of the importance of good design including the process of making great places and sustainable urban environments.