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The making of Meeniyan
Journal of Urban Regeneration and Renewal,
14
(1),
36-50
(2020)
Abstract
This paper seeks to identify the key aspects of the evolution of Meeniyan town centre from 2000 through to February 2020. It explores particular events and activities that have occurred and highlights the groups and individuals who were responsible for initiation and implementation. The paper was prepared through analysis of information and studies and through a series of one-on-one interviews with members of the Meeniyan residential and business communities, from August 2019 through to February 2020.
Keywords: Meeniyan; community leadership; quality; risk; passion; music; garlic
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Author's Biography
Stephen Sully is a semi-retired urban planning, design and economic development professional. He resides part-time in South Gippsland, near Meeniyan, Australia. Throughout his career he established a strong passion and commitment towards traditional activity centres and town centres and has been involved in many centre regeneration programmes over the past 35 years. He maintains his involvement with traditional centres as secretary of Mainstreet Australia and providing strategic advice to business associations and government.
