The future of Australia’s cities is unknown, so infrastructure needs to be ready for anything
Australian cities need to focus on flexibility, cross-sector collaboration and smarter use of data to keep up with the demands ...
Tag: urban planning
New app could improve pedestrian safety and city planning all in one
Texting or listening to music can be hazardous distractions for people crossing busy roads, but UK researchers are developing an ...
WA Scientist of the Year on cities, sustainability and how to get it right
Peter Newman, a professor of sustainability at Curtin University, was recently named WA Scientist of the Year 2018. He sat ...
Melbourne loses its seven-year reign as the world’s most liveable city
Melbourne has been toppled from the top spot as the world’s most liveable city – in spite of perfect scores ...
New research looks at how to build happiness into cities
A recent study used social media to investigate what city features make people happier, with a view to retrofitting existing ...
Barangaroo urban renewal project wins awards for sustainability and innovation
The Barangaroo South urban renewal project has nabbed Lendlease a handful of awards from the Property Council of Australia.
Is the future of cities underground? Singapore thinks so
With its population rising and surface space running out, Singapore’s government is working on a master plan to take advantage ...
How can Sydney’s public transport meet the needs of a growing population?
As Australia’s most populous city continues to expand, public transport will become key to linking Sydney’s inhabitants to jobs and ...
Do underground cities offer a solution to the world’s urban boom?
Humans have moved from cave dwellings to skyscrapers. But we’re reaching a point where we can’t cram more buildings and ...
