Study Tours
We value our relationships with other cities and their leaders and thinkers. That’s why, in addition to our substantial academic research agenda, the Committee believes in the value of on the ground, experiential research which enables us to learn from other cities around the world.
Committee for Perth CEO, Marion Fulker has undertaken a number of study tours to date, focusing on issues such as urban renewal, public transport, waterfront development, governance, cultural centres and experiences.
2018 Study Tour to the Netherlands
In September/October 2018, CEO Marion Fulker was invited by the Dutch Government to a study tour focusing on smart urban solutions coinciding with the 2018 Innovation Expo.
2017 International Study Tour
Throughout May and June covering nine cities in 19 days, CEO Marion Fulker was part of a delegation to Israel to examine technology and innovation and also visited Copenhagen, Oslo, Malmo, Edinburgh, Nottingham and London to further her research on these topics as well as public & active transport and gender equality.
Reflections on Perth from afar - what can we learn?
The following presentation was delivered by CEO Marion Fulker in October 2013 as she reflected on her learnings from her study tours and on what Perth can learn from the experiences of others.
Study Tour Lasting Impressions 2013
From July to August 2013, CEO of the Committee for Perth, Marion Fulker, undertook an international study tour to examine how other cities were addressing a number of urban issues, including development around transport infrastructure and the important issue of affordable housing.
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2011 Study Tour Findings
The Committee’s CEO undertakes an international study tour focusing on light rail and reflects on the findings from 6 cities.
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