How AI is Transforming City Planning

Planning Xchange podcast

As is the case across many industries, AI is reshaping the way councils and planners work. Our very own Head of Planning Scott Matheson, recently joined the Planning Xchange podcast to discuss how.

Hosted by Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell, this episode dives into how AI should be used in planning and how it’s already helping councils across Australia.

What it covers:

• Jess and Pete chat to Scott about his background in statutory planning and transition to the dynamic world of AI here at myLot.

• A quick look at how myLot is using AI to help councils handle planning enquiries faster, better engage citizens, and free up planning teams for higher value work requiring professional judgement and community context.

• The broader implications of AI on the planning profession, including how planning teams can use transformative technologies to shift from rules-focused to human-focused outcomes.

• Plus, they have a few laughs about alternative uses of AI (outside planning) at the end.

Listen to the rest on the pod!

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Scott Matheson was previously Statutory Planning Coordinator at Bayside City Council and has led planning for councils, consultancies and at the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning. Connect with him on LinkedIn or via scott@mylot.ai