This paper outlines the history of the Logan Renewal Initiative and draws learnings from the reversal of a major policy initiative aimed at managing and redeveloping 4,653 public housing dwellings in the Logan City Council.

Is transport a means to an end or the end in itself ? Many integrated transport studies, plans or strategies for cities identify transport as a player in the game of achieving sustainable and liveable cities. This article briefly explores the planning and institutional issues in how governments can achieve this desired outcome.