Social change
Conference paper
Knockdown-rebuild in Sydney: addressing household and place in a study of residential choice and local change
This paper addresses this methodological issue in the context of research about knockdown-rebuild (KDR) in Sydney. KDR is the demolition and replacement of detached dwellings by owner-occupiers.
Report
Regional Centres Development Plan (SuperTowns) Framework 2011 - 2012
This framework provides guidance for those involved in implementing Regional Centres Development Plans (SuperTowns). It details: " the background and rationale to SuperTowns policy " linkages to the statutory land use planning, regional development framework and approval processes " a local and community focus " the wider sub-regional, regional and cross-regional contexts " governance arrangements...
Report
Townsville Futures Plan: A Second Capital for Queensland
The Townsville Futures Plan outlines a range of recommendations to determine the way forward for Townsville in a manner which will deliver significant benefits for the region into the future.
Report
Reasons why Farmers Diversify: Northern Midlands, Tasmania
This RIRDC study of farm diversification in the Northern Midlands of Tasmania draws out the complex of factors that influence decision making about change. This region has been affected by the downturn in the wool industry and severe drought (now broken) over the four years preceding the study. These factors along with the recent availability...
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Resilience and Innovation in Indigenous Communities
The on"line searches will include case studies of positive examples from around the world. Direct contacts will be made with leaders and principals of the selected case studies, to have conversations with them and learn of the nuances which occurred and as part of the process of development, which will be on"going. " Contact and...