Professor James Weirick

James’ research interests include urban design, landscape history and theory, and design theory and methods. He has a keen interest in the life work of Walter and Marion Griffin.
Book Chapters:
Fischer, K. F., & Weirick, J. (2013). Canberra: an Exemplar of International Orientations in City and Regional Planning. In J. Colman, & C. Gossop (Eds.), Frontiers of Planning: Visionary futures for human settlements (1st ed., pp. 80-95). Brisbane: ISOCARP. Retrieved from http://www.isocarp.org/index.php?id=145#c4016
Weirick, J. (2011). Motives and Motifs in the Lifework of Marion Mahony. In D. V. Zanten (Ed.), Marion Mahony Reconsidered (pp. 95-120). University of Chicago Press.
Conference Papers:
Fischer, K. F., & Weirick, J. (2014). Sustainability vs Resilience in the Planning History of Canberra. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Urban Sustainability and Resilience, London, UK, 3 – 5 November 2014. London, UK.
Fischer, K. F., & Weirick, J. (2014). Sustainability as a key theme in the planning history of Canberra. In C. Silver (Ed.), Proceedings of the 16 th International Planning History Society (pp. 344-376). St. Augustine in Florida: University of Florida. Retrieved from http://iphs2014.dcp.ufl.edu/documents/Final/IPHS%202014-%20Full%20Papers-Volume%201-Final.pdf
Fischer, K. F., & Weirick, J. (2013). The Gift of the Griffins to the Continuing City. In A Cultivated City: The Griffins in Canberra, National Library of Australia Symposium. Canberra.
Fischer, K. F., & Weirick, J. (2013). Canberra 2013 – Planning and the Centennial. In Planning for Resilient Cities & Regions, Joint AESOP/ACSP Congress, Dublin 2013. Dublin.
Fischer, K. F., & Weirick, J. (2013). Canberra 2013 – Planning and Urban Development Challenges at the Centenary of the National Capital. In K. Ruming, B. Randolph, & N. Gurran (Eds.), State of Australian Cities Conference 2013: Refereed Proceedings. Sydney: SOAC Research Network. Retrieved from http://www.soacconference.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Fischer-Economy.pdf
Weirick, J. (2011). ‘Aldo and the Public Realm: the city as commons’. In Romaldo Giurgola Symposium, The University of Melbourne. Melbourne.
Weirick, J. (2011). ‘Canberra – the planned capital - 1911_2001_2011_uncertain future,’ Canberra Planning Roundtable'. In World Planning Schools Congress. Perth.
Weirick, J., & Weirick, J. (2010). ‘The presence of the future: modern architecture in the city in the early 1920s’. In James Weirick, ‘The presence of the future: modern architecture in the city in the early 1920s,’ International Conference on the Constructed Environment, Fondazione Querini Stampalia. Venice, Italy.
MLA (Harvard)
Weirick, J. (2013, June 26). Casinos gamble with fabric: architects. Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved from http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/casinos-gamble-with-city-fabric-architects-20130625-2ov4a.html
Weirick, J. (2013, June 25). Crown out to deceive on VIP casino: Echo. Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved from http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/crown-out-to-deceive-on-vip-casino-echo-20130624-2ost9.html
Weirick, J. (2013, June 5). Gloomy cavern: Barangaroo cultural centre downgraded. Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved from http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/gloomy-cavern-barangaroo-cultural-centre-downgraded-20130605-2npuq.html
Weirick, J. (2012, June 8). Stanhope's response to planning criticism demeaning. Canberra Times. Retrieved from http://www.canberratimes.com.au/federal-politics/letters/stanhopes-response-to-planning-criticism-demeaning-20120607-1zz6b?skin=dumb-phone
Weirick, J. (2012, June 1). Shared plan is critical, complex. Canberra Times. Retrieved from http://www.canberratimes.com.au/federal-politics/shared-plan-is-critical-complex-20120531-1zkht.html
Weirick, J. (2012. June 5). Who cares about Canberra? Canberra Times. Retrieved from http://www.canberratimes.com.au/federal-politics/who-cares-about-canberra-20120604-1zrw9.html
Weirick, J. (2012, May 29). 'Dysfunctional' Canberra ignores Griffins. The Australian. Retrieved from http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/state-politics/dysfunctional-canberra-ignores-griffins/story-e6frgczx-1226370565613