Publications

Richard Tomlinson writes in The Conversation (11.4.16) about the need for Australia’s cities to adopt ‘metropolitan governance’, where residents can contribute to planning and decision making

John Birmingham (Brisbane Times, 12. 4.16) wonders what the planners and developers are doing to West End: ‘Cities, at least in the new world, have to

Marcus Foth writes in The Conversation (8.4.16) about improved approaches to city governance and urban planning that take into account ‘intelligent systems’ in the digital era.

Amy Remeikis reports in the Brisbane Times (7.4.16) on the state government’s latest plans to secure funding and planning certainty for the proposed Cross River Rail

Amy Remeikis reports in the Brisbane Times (6.4.16) on the state government’s confirmation of support for the ‘Jewel’ luxury resort development at Surfers Paradise. The billion-dollar

Tim Colebatch writes in Inside Story (5.4.16) about the growing pressures being placed upon infrastructure and services in Australia’s major cities as their populations continue to

Charis Palmer and Marion Terrill write in The Conversation (4.4.16) about a new Grattan Institute report arguing that governments need to be more rigorous and transparent

Paul Burton writes in The Conversation (2.4.16) about a current UK model of city/urban development which seems to have gained favour here among some members of

Robert John Riddel writes in The Conversation (29.3.16) about the architectural and heritage importance of ‘landmark views’ to a city’s character. This comes in light of

Barbara Norman and colleagues write in The Converation (25.3.16) about the need for government authorities to rethink the ways that economic growth and development proposals are

Policy Online carries a link (1.2.16) to a McKell Institute report investigating ways that public infrastructure could be more efficiently and sustainably funded. ‘This report highlights

Peter Newman writes in The Conversation (18.3.16) about what Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s “30-minute city” aspiration might look like from a practical and planning perspective. ‘Prime