This paper maps how cities organise for emergencies and proposes a new design tool for city leaders. Applied to city governance, the concept of the stack has five layers: what an emergency system must do, who carries those functions, shared standards and protocols, digital infrastructure and physical infrastructure.

State and local governments typically require new housing to include off-street parking. This report shows that every year, Australia spends more than $1 billion building off-street car parking that residents don’t want or need. The report identifies four reforms that would cut housing costs and get more homes built faster.

This report presents insights into the usage of a kerbside charging network in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, Australia. It identifies essential features required to make high quality charging sites, as well as higher power charging with short duration dedicated parking spaces. It finds one third of charging demand currently occurs during evening peak grid...

This report examines how neurodivergent adults experience Sydney’s public open spaces and identifies environmental factors that shape participation. Drawing on lived‑experience insights, it highlights how sensory load, predictability, legibility and supportive amenities influence comfort and inclusion. The findings provide practical guidance for strengthening urban policy, planning and design.