Paul Hameister

Paul Hameister is the CEO of Hamton, a property development company in Australia known for its commitment to incorporating green spaces into urban developments. He founded the not-for-profit organization Nature Based Cities to advocate for the integration of living landscapes in new projects, emphasizing the importance of green space amidst growing urban populations. Hameister's recent work includes the redevelopment of the Moonee Valley Racecourse in Melbourne and the Scotch Hill Gardens project, which aims to include at least 40 percent green spaces. He is a proponent of adapting development guidelines to ensure that urban greening becomes a standard practice in Australian cities.