With some of the largest dwelling sizes in the world, Australia can be considered a ‘lucky country’ in terms of housing. This paper investigates influences on growth in dwelling size from colonial settlement to contemporary times. A critical review of the literature shows that influences on housing size include governance and building practices as well...

By presenting two cases from South-East Queensland, Australia, through the lenses of different ages and abilities - older children with physical disabilities and their families and seniors, this paper aims to increase recognition of users' needs and stimulate the translation of knowledge to the practice of planning inclusive neighbourhoods.