How mega events can be catalysts for change
Mega events such as the Olympic or Commonwealth Games have the power to catalyse structural change for our cities, argues ...
Tag: urban planning
Floodplain engineer is bringing unique expertise to urban planning
Flood engineer Carrie Dearnley has developed a system to help city planners better understand how to keep communities safer as ...
Drones are giving engineers a better view of construction
A recent study shows how drone-captured data can be used to create a comprehensive idea of where, and how, new ...
World Engineering Day: Creating sustainable cities and communities
Cities are hubs for ideas, commerce, culture, science, productivity, social development and much more. There are challenges ahead to keep ...
8 practical ways to add more green to city landscapes
Micro-doses of nature benefit our cities and our communities. Researchers share how to incorporate more natural features into our urban ...
Australia is home to three of the world’s ‘smartest’ cities
It may be home to less than 8 per cent of Australia’s population, but South Australia is leading the country ...
Australian cities grab top spots in world’s most liveable city rankings
The old rivalry between Melbourne and Sydney is likely to continue after both bagged perfect scores in infrastructure, education and ...
Going underground to protect Sydney’s Green Square redevelopment from flooding
Heavy flooding was threatening the redevelopment of an inner-Sydney precinct. The solution involved hydraulic testing and kilometres of micro-tunnelling.
Urban planning games can be a seriously fun way to win community support
Engineer and urban designer Dr Anthony Duckworth has introduced a sense of play to urban planning by using board games ...
Melbourne to be the first city outside the US to trial Uber’s flying taxis
Australia’s most liveable city is slated to add a flying taxi service to its transport options.
