The aim of this paper is to examine the spatial patterning and possible contributors to the geographic distribution of older people for the past decade (1996-2006)

This paper describes a research project that examines the potential of SMEs to locate in transit oriented development precincts in Perth.

This paper draws on studies of international practice, particularly in US cities comparable in density and level of car dependence to Australian cities. Major obstacles to transit-oriented development (TOD) and factors which lead to optimal developments are examined, as well as the its potential benefits.

This paper considers why so many local authorities were established at the end of the nineteenth century and why there has been so little change since then, despite Perth growing more than tenfold since that time and radical local government reform has occurred in several other Australian capital cities.

Housing affordability has continued as a topical issue among many disciplines, including planning. House prices have risen dramatically over the past several years with no real comparable rise in income. Given the steep rise in house prices housing affordability has become a significant issue for policy makers.