Why design review panels deliver

The community wants good design outcomes and the property industry need clarity through the approvals process. Design review panels can deliver both, says Alasdair MacKerron from Stantec.

MacKerron, a structural project engineer and principal at Stantc, was recently appointed to Western Australia’s first design review panel. He says the panel promises to enhance the development process and quality of design outcomes in Perth.

Chaired by government architect Geoff Warn, the panel will provide independent advice on the design quality of significant or strategic public works, infrastructure projects and other major development proposals.

Read the full article in Property Australia.