Amenity
Conference paper
Connecting Croydon: planning for a 20-minute neighbourhood
This research aims to explore the dual consideration of amenity and accessibility to facilitate effective place-based planning. By identifying Croydon South as a 'Low-amenity suburb' with high car dependency, a regression analysis revealed that bus stop density and commercial activity were variables that contributed to the increased percentage of walking.
Report
Understanding what attracts new residents to smaller cities
This research examines key drivers of migration flows and settlement patterns across Australia, and identifies key barriers to and opportunities for greater population decentralisation.
Report
Population growth, regional connectivity, and city planning — international lessons for Australian practice
This research investigates the potential for Australia’s regional areas to attract and sustain population and economic growth, examining whether particular international strategies and Australian models for supporting development have been effective.
Strategy
Community-rooted economic inclusion: a strategic action playbook
The guidance in this playbook is derived from a pilot initiative implemented in Indianapolis, Los Angeles and Philadelphia between fall 2019 and January 2021. The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), in collaboration with national and local funders, supported the implementation of community-rooted economic inclusion in a select set of underinvested districts in each city.
Report
Examining community needs and wants for an age-friendly, intergenerational city
This report examines the features of an age-friendly community, with a focus on the City of Clarence (Tasmania, Australia).