Developing in Harmony with Nature

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Developing in Harmony with Nature | ULI Australia Half-Day Global Case Study, supported by APAA

🌿 Be inspired by global best practice, featuring an in-person keynote from the U.S.

Steve Nygren, Town Founder and CEO of Serenbe, is the international keynote speaker. Through Nygren Placemaking, he advises developers and builders worldwide on shaping and delivering their projects. He will share the thinking behind Serenbe, a walkable mixed-use community outside Atlanta built around people, nature and wellbeing.

The event is hosted by Mike Day, Co-Founder of Sharp | Day and APAA Advisory Board Member.

✨ Key learnings:

  • How to develop the urban fringe in harmony with nature and people
  • Why thoughtful design and genuine human connection matter more than ever.
  • How placemaking and well-executed mixed-use projects can support renewal and create lasting value.

📅 Friday 20 November 2026 | 10:00am to 2:00pm

📍 Flex by ISPT, Ground Floor, 500 Bourke Street, Melbourne

For APAA members and our wider professional community, this is an opportunity to exchange ideas, connect across the sector and contribute to the conversation on Australia’s property market.

🎟️ Registration: Non-members $165 incl. GST ($150 + GST). APAA members $110 incl. GST ($100 + GST).

🤝 Discount code via the APAA member portal. For help, email membership@apaassociation.com.au.

🔗 Register now: ULI Australia event page

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