Cities and towns
Conference paper
The influence of neoliberalism in the context of population decline: an analysis of planning strategies in Broken Hill, NSW
Using a mix of documents analysis, field observation and open-ended interviews with planners and local policy-makers, this paper uses the case study of Broken Hill, NSW to determine how neoliberalism influences planning policy and to explore the scope for acceptance of a decline-oriented planning approach.
Conference paper
Contested decision making in commemorative planning and regulation
This paper analyses the decisions made during the development of public memorial proposals in Canberra and Melbourne. It develops a general model of the memorial development process and characterises four distinct procurement approaches used: open competitions, invited competitions, direct commissioning, and ‘grassroots’ initiatives that bypass formal planning procedures.
Conference paper
The role of Adelaide's transit oriented developments towards creating a low carbon transit future city
This paper explores Census data to examine the scale of transport related carbon emissions reductions that can be achieved by the 30YPGA over three stages: (1) a CBD centric interim park and ride phase commuter model where existing car trips to the CBD are substituted with park and ride; (2) a CBD centric commuter model...
Conference paper
Are master-planned new urbanist suburbs a 'solution' for sustainable travel to schools? Comparing children's travel in select Australian primary schools
This paper focuses on the results from 250 children that completed travel diaries to assess children's travel behaviour in Australian cities.
Conference paper
The challenges of planning for autonomous mobility in Australia
This paper explores whether and how urban transport planning in Australia is recognising and governing ‘autonomous mobility’.