The focus of this paper is on the politics and significance of Plan Melbourne, with significance being most closely assessed in terms of the Plan’s ability to influence housing outcomes. The paper proceeds from my housing and governance research that led to Australia’s Unintended Cities.

This paper addresses this question in relation to children’s walking. Drawing on a case study of a Western Australian primary school the authors investigate three ways in which walkability is linked to the quality of life of children: being able to access places; improving physical health; and enabling independence.

Utilising in-depth interviews, this paper explores the role of urban planning in addressing equity of movement and accessibility within the Adelaide CBD. While it was evident that there has been some consideration of disabled-people in planning, this research highlights continuing physical barriers, such as footpaths and disabled toilets, problems with access into buildings, and inadequate...

This paper presents findings from a grounded child/youth centred study exploring the issue of independent mobility through semi-structured interviews with children aged 9 to 12 years and young people aged 13 to 15 years living in five different neighbourhoods in Blacktown, Western Sydney.

This paper explores trends in journey to work activity across metropolitan Melbourne area by active transport (walking and cycling).