Improving our understanding of how recovery occurs under time compression is critical as climate change is expected to increase the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events affecting Australia. This paper aims to contribute to this understanding by focusing on the case of the Cardwell community which was severely affected by tropical cyclone Yasi in...

This paper seeks to explain the new Low Carbon Living research program and analyses an integrated demand forecasting tool that is being developed as a part of the project.

Visions and Pathways 2050 is a new research and engagement program which will explore and articulate visions and policy-technology pathways for a low- to zerocarbon built environment in Australia. In this paper we outline the motivation and conceptual framework of the project, concurrent research in the area and the planned phases of the project.

This paper reports on carbon mitigation actions by Queensland local councils, including four periurban cities (Ipswich, Logan, Moreton Bay, Redland), five major regional cities (Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Cairns, Townsville, Toowoomba), and two emerging regional cities (Mackay, Gladstone).

This paper addresses the theme of ‘City Structure’ by describing the visible changes in streetscapes that have directly resulted from the implementation of heritage planning policies in inner Melbourne.