This paper introduces the suite of local area indicators compiled during the Transport, Accessibility and Mobility Indicators (TAMI) pilot project in 2006-07 and reflect on the opportunities and barriers encountered in their application to the local planning process.

International and national research shows that music education uniquely contributes to the emotional, physical, social and cognitive growth of all students. Music in schools contributes to both instrumental and aesthetic learning outcomes; transmission of cultural heritage and values; and, students’ creativity, identity and capacity for self-expression and satisfaction. While there are examples of excellent music...

This paper explores the links between child-friendly cities and sustainable cities including sustainable transport systems.

The papers in this session address the conference theme of The Connected City, which explores the provision of urban infrastructure.

While metropolitan restructuring and changes in journey to work patterns are well monitored at the aggregate level in Sydney by the NSW Department of Urban Affairs and Planning, the impacts of these changes on accessibility to employment opportunities remains largely unknown by the planning community.