RICHARD BRUCH 2013 resume

Richard Bruch Landscape Architect Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, University of . Bachelor of Commerce (Econometrics, Economics), Monash University. RICHARD BRUCH 2013 resume

Richard Bruch Landscape Architect Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, University of Melbourne. Bachelor of Commerce (Econometrics, Economics), Monash University.

Document designed and produced by Richard Bruch, April 2013. PERSONAL STATEMENT

My passion in work is partnering with communities and decision makers to develop creative, environmentally responsible & socially equitable cities and places. I am tertiary educated in both landscape architecture and economics, and have extensive experience working as a practitioner in community development and community engagement. Over four semesters from February 2009 until November 2010, whilst completing my studies in landscape architecture at University of Melbourne, I was employed as a subject designer, sessional tutor and guest lecturer in a range of subjects from across the Bachelor of Environments, Master of Landscape Architecture, Master of Architecture and Master of Community Cultural Development. At this time I also established Urban Village Melbourne - a network of young creatives who collaboratively produced participatory public art projects and events, and provided professional services in environmental design and community development to local government clients. Also during this period, I established an ongoing professional and mentoring relationship with Eureka Community Development Services. In late 2010, upon completion of my studies at University of Melbourne, I commenced work with Hansen Partnership as a Graduate Landscape Architect. During 2011, I was approached by a past client at the City of Melbourne, with the offer to undertake contract work as Community Engagement Coordinator for the Swanston Street Redevelopment, and later for the Queen Victoria Market Redevelopment. In late 2012, as the Swanston Street Redevelopment wound up and the Queen Victoria Market Redevelopment stalled awaiting State Government input, I accepted an offer of a permanent full-time position as Senior Policy Officer, City Issues in the Community Development Division of City of Melbourne. Whilst on paper this position appeared to be a match, in practice it was not, and at Christmas 2012 I tendered my resignation. Most recently, I spent the early months of 2013 visiting family and friends around whilst investing in my dual passions - surfing and guitar. PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

OCT 2012 - DEC 2012 Senior Policy Officer, Community Safety & Wellbeing, City of Melbourne The City Issues team develops and implements the key policies that aim to increase and sustain community safety for the municipality. The team’s key documents are Melbourne’s Policy for the 24 Hour City and the Strategy for a Safer City.

SEPT 2011 - OCT 2012 Community Engagement Coordinator, Swanston Street Redevelopment, City of Melbourne A high profile and politically sensitive multi-year project with a budget of $25.4million, this intensive design and construction project delivered significant changes to the main street of central Melbourne including improved access for bike riders, pedestrians and commuters of all abilities.

DEC 2010 - SEPT 2011 Graduate Landscape Architect, Hansen Partnership Hansen is an award winning consultancy offering expertise in , and landscape architecture, and has helped many communities and the private sector adapt to the changing world.

JAN 2010 - PRESENT Associate, Eureka Community Development Services Eureka provides community development, community engagement & strategic planning services to government and community sector organizations.

FEB 2009 - NOV 2010 Subject design, sessional tutor, guest lecturer and assessment, University of Melbourne Subject design, guest lecturing, sessional tutoring and assessment for subjects across Bachelor of Environments, Master of Landscape Architecture, Master of Architecture and Master of Community Cultural Development. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

2011-12 Community Engagement Coordinator, Swanston Street Redevelopment (City of Melbourne) Delivered during an election year for City of Melbourne, this high profile project was subject to intense public scrutiny and political pressure. To enable completion on time, on budget and without controversy, the project team developed long-term collaborations with government partners, consulted early and often with special interest groups and the broader public, and shared timely, relevant and accurate information with affected businesses, residents & visitors.

Lord Mayor Robert Doyle on Swanston Street STRENGTHS

Community engagement Planning and implementing effective and inclusive community engagement plans for public, private & community sector projects, with consideration for IAP2 spectrum, values and practices. Community development Working in a way which promotes relationship building, sharing of resources and development of shared understanding, vision and capacity to deal with future issues across diverse groups. Communicating, negotiating, influencing Excellent spoken & written English; self-aware and empathetic; proficient at establishing trust and common interest with people from diverse backgrounds, including decision makers; experienced in facilitation and groupwork, resolving conflict and negotiating agreed outcomes. Landscape architecture & urban design Planning and implementing multidisciplinary projects by integrating community development & engagement processes with urban & landscape design processes, across a range of scales from strategic to detailed. Multimedia communication and computer-aided drawing Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); MS Office Suite; Rhino3D including VRAY, Monkey and Grasshopper; Google Sketchup; AutoCAD; digital film-making and editing; digital audio; digital photography; basic Wordpress and social media knowledge; sketching. Project management Managing client and contractor relationships; preparing briefs and quotes; staffing; leadership & teamwork in multidisciplinary teams; working in a LEAN and continuous improvement way. Research & analysis Site and context analysis; data collection & mapping; precedents studies; interviewing and surveying diverse groups of stakeholders; economic research and analysis. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & NEIGHBOURHOOD VISIONING

2010 Hosier Lane & Rutledge Lane project (client: City of Melbourne) An investigation into amenity & activity in and around Hosier Lane & Rutledge Lane. Working in a community development way, the multi-disciplinary project team encouraged relationship building and improved coordination of resources between local stakeholders and within government. A neighbourhood vision and detailed recommendations for action were informed by interviews, on-site & web-based surveys, mapping and precedent studies.

Young men completing on-site surveys in Rutledge Lane SELECTED PROJECTS 2008-2013

Selected projects from the period 2008-2013 - visit www.richardbruch.wordpress.com for more info:

DEC 2012 Impacts of Drugs and Alcohol on our Communities RFQ - City of Melbourne 2012 Managing Late Night Crime Associated with Quick Service Restaurants - City of Melbourne 2012 Queen Victoria Market Redevelopment - City of Melbourne 2011-2012 Swanston Street Redevelopment - City of Melbourne 2011 Sussex Neighbourhood House Shared Facility Planning - City of Moreland 2011 Werribee River Shared Trail Strategy - City of Wyndham, Shire of Melton and Parks Victoria 2011 Centre Place & Degraves Street Project - City Melbourne 2010 Hosier & Rutledge Lane Project - City of Melbourne 2010 Chinatown Love Your Laneways Project - City of Melbourne 2010 Strategic planning - Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education (PRACE) 2010 August Arts - Arts Activation Project - City of Wyndham 2010 CT-Mesh - Independent public arts project 2009 Catering @ AMES (successful $1.2million Federal Government Jobs Fund bid) - AMES 2009 Cathedral Place Research and Development - Henkell Brothers Investment Managers 2008 Couch Sit - Independent participatory pubic arts project 2008 Gold from (Shit)zroy - Independent participatory pubic arts project AUG 2008 Stick Brick Crate - Melbourne Fringe Festival STRATEGIC LANDSCAPE DESIGN

2011 Werribee River Shared Trail Strategy (City of Wyndham, Shire of Melton & Parks Victoria) A year long program of research, engagement, design & review culminated in the recommendation of a detailed alignment for a 40km long shared bicycle & walking trail and associated open space corridor along the Werribee River, in the peri-urban growth region between Werribee and Melton. The strategy was developed with consideration for indigenous and european heritage, landform, flora & fauna, floods & fire, current & future land uses, user experience and feasibility.

Bends of the Werribee River, near Melton AWARDS, PUBLICATIONS, EXHIBITIONS, TEACHING POSITIONS and BOARD POSITIONS

2010 Graduated Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, University of Melbourne. Contributing author to peer reviewed article published in Nakhara Journal, “Urban dynanism, a contrasting experience: unplanned Bangkok and planned Melbourne.” Speaker at Victorian College of the Arts, Community Cultural Development Leadership Program. Tutor, Master of Architecture (Environmental Design), University of Melbourne. 2009 Awarded EDAW Australia Prize for Urban Design & Landscape Architecture. Awarded Dreamlarge Knowledge Transfer Grant, University of Melbourne. Awarded Commendation for Student & Unbuilt Architecture, Architeam Awards. Guest lecturer, Master of Landscape Architecture (Landscape Technology), University of Melbourne. Guest lecturer, Master of Community Cultural Development (Research Methods), VCA. Tutor, Bachelor of Environments (Virtual Environments), University of Melbourne. President, Urban Village Melbourne. 2008 Exhibited at VEIL: Ecocity Exhibition, Shed 9 Docklands. 2004 Graduated Bachelor of Commerce (Econometrics, Economics), Monash University. Board member, Asia Pacific University Football Championship (Shenyang, China). 2002-2003 President, Monash University Soccer Club (Monash University Sports Club of the Year 2003). 2001 Secretary, Monash University Soccer Club. REFERENCES

References are available upon request. Richard Bruch p PO Box 1196, Brighton Road VIC 3184 w richardbruch.wordpress.com e [email protected]