Urban planning
Alternative labels
Urban policy
Urban design
City planning
Urban development
Urban areas
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Chronically unaffordable housing: a global review of the biggest threat to Sydney’s competitiveness
This paper puts Sydney’s housing challenge in an economic context by scanning current international evidence and case studies from other global cities experiencing the same challenge.
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Sponge cities: can they help us survive more intense rainfall?
New Zealand has recently dealt with significant natural disasters, including the Auckland anniversary floods and Cyclone Gabrielle, resulting in tragic loss of life and extensive property damage. Responding to the escalating impacts of climate change-induced extreme rainfall events, this report explores the potential of transforming urban areas into ‘sponge cities’ as a proactive measure to...
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The geography of Australia’s digital industries
Australia’s digital technology clusters have been mapped and analysed on a national scale for the first time. This report brings together rich data from across the nation for the first time to map and describe the range of digital technology clusters currently developing.
Research Summary
Funding the future: the case for special purpose bonds
There are no silver bullets in housing and infrastructure policy. Too many separate problems compound, resulting in a severe housing shortage and some of the world’s least affordable housing. This publication highlights an alternative approach, drawing upon upon work undertaken by the Urban Land Markets Group.
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Planning for net zero and nature: a better, greener planning system that empowers local places
In this report, the authors set out how the planning system needs to change to deliver net zero and restore nature in England, while also delivering the services people need, including well-connected communities and housing, and supporting the development of renewable energy.