This paper presents a case study of a regional coastal settlement south of Sydney, NSW that has been subject to rapid 'sea change' urbanisation over the last 50 years. As a result, major changes are evident in land use/land cover, most particularly in the state and nature of green resources which have been affected by...

Creating walkable environments produces a range of health and environmental co-benefits including increased physical activity, social interaction, sustainable living and environmental protection. This paper provides details of the development, trial, validation and potential application of a ‘Walkability Index Tool’.

This paper compares the urban local government responses to the challenges of climate change impacts through a comparative study of Australia and Sweden

Through this paper I propose that the ‘Muse’ is an important part of this ‘wicked’ conversation and can infuse the process with culturally rich meaning that enables communities to construct more sustainable cultures of living. Creative practices – from art, design, craft, writing, music and other forms of cultural production – can play an important...

In urban areas where public land for habitat protection is limited, golf courses can play an important role in supporting biodiversity. This paper aims to develop a greater understanding of factors that enable or constrain the adoption of improved biodiversity practices on Sydney’s golf courses.