The Griffith University Urban Research Program (URP) paper Climate change adaptation in urban systems: Strategies for planning regimes investigates how urban planning regimes can use professional tools to develop climate change adaptation strategies in plan-making, development management, urban design and …
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Urban Design Forum (UDF) began in Melbourne in 1986 as a network of enthusiastic and creative people committed to making a significant contribution to improving the functioning and quality of our cities and towns. Since that time, the network has …
In the 21st century, more than ever before, cities around the world depend on the knowledge of their citizens, their institutions and their firms and enterprises. The Third Knowledge City World Summit, held in Melbourne in November 2010, aimed to …
The ADC Cities Report: Enhancing Liveability says there is no magic plan for the perfect city. Although modern design and technology are two important ingredients, cities will flourish by creating opportunity through their own narratives while working with their history, …
Matthew E. Kahn, professor at the UCLA Institute of the Environment, says that we have released the genie from the bottle: climate change is coming, and there’s no stopping it. The question, according to Kahn, is not how we’re going …
New book: Climatopolis: How our cities will thrive in the Hotter Future Read more »
The Green Building Council of Australia and the Property Council of Australia invite you to attend Green Cities 2011. At Green Cities 2011 you will hear from world leaders, local experts and government visionaries. Come along and commit to the …
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Produced by the Committee for Melbourne, the Melbourne Beyond 5 Million reports argue that growth is inevitable and that the challenge, therefore, is to ensure that there is better planning for this growth.
Water: if you live by the harbour, river or oceanfront, you are considered a lucky Australian. Not only will your home be more valuable but proximity to the water will afford you lifestyle advantages denied to your land-locked neighbours. But …
In any ecological survey, there is a chance that a species occupying a site will not be detected during a survey of that site. Georgia Garrard’s research has investigated detectability issues in the Western (Basalt) Plains grassland community on the …
Development assessment: How hard do we need to look to find a threatened species? Read more »
Ideas for a Water Sensitive City provides over 80 practical ideas that anyone can use at home or work to inspire or implement their own Water Sensitive City.