Conference
Owning Institution
Hosted by the University of Western Sydney's Urban Frontiers Program the first State of Australian Cities conference brought together academics, practitioners and policy makers to discuss the current issues facing Australian cities. Papers from all subsequent SOAC conferences can be found at the State of Australian Cities Conferences Collection on APO.
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Law and governance for the biodiverse city
This paper suggests that Australia’s existing environmental laws and regulations are inadequate to protect biodiversity when it comes in direct competition with determined urban expansion.
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Models of ownership and development for enhancing housing affordability and sustainability in Australian cities
Assessing models for affordability and sustainability in housing developments, this paper draws on ecological and permacultural theory as transcribed into urban spaces, often referred to ecocity theory and practice, in which cities and therefore housing, are seen as an integral part of ecosystems, with design and practice aiming to use cities as a means for...
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The connected city
The papers in this session address the conference theme of The Connected City, which explores the provision of urban infrastructure.
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Urban environmental planning and growth forecasting using GIS
This paper investigates approaches for predicting patterns of urban growth using tools developed in a geographical information system (GIS) for various planning scenarios.
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Engaging citizens and communities in urban planning: learning from recent Australian and international experiments
The aim of this paper is to reflect on lessons emerging from the recent Australian and international renewal of interest in engaging citizens and communities in urban planning and development processes.