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It was at conference of the International Society of City Planners in Jakarta in 2019 that a group of us – all planners who love running – began to seriously consider city planning with a focus on runnability. We even held a “run-shop” (instead of a workshop) where we ran together to explore the city.
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Last week we examined the current overall housing crisis in six diagrams. This week, six essential diagrams to explain the crisis in the neediest sector: social housing.
As intense heat breaks records around the world, a little-reported fact offers some hope for cooling down cities: Under even the most intense periods of extreme heat, some city blocks never experience heat wave temperatures.
Top economists are unanimous in believing Australia’s housing market is in crisis.
The Paris Olympics have put Brisbane back in the spotlight as host of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The plans for 2032 make one thing clear: these games will be different.
The construction of the Sydney Opera House signalled the birth of a global architectural icon, but it also demonstrated the potential for disaster, according to author Andy Cunningham.
There is much confusion about the housing crisis. Let’s examine key issues and debunk myths with six essential diagrams.
Melbourne City Council voted to break its contracts with operators of shared e‑scooter schemes this week, citing safety concerns. It seems these concerns have usurped the long-term transport and environmental gains from moving towards sustainable transport. A year ago, the city reported emissions had been cut by 400 tonnes since trials of these e‑scooters began.
The 151-page report makes ten recommendations. These concern funding arrangements, mental health supports, emergency volunteering models, and the need to establish a national asset register.
When we think of what Australian schools look like, we probably think of large grounds with single or double storey buildings. They’re usually in suburban areas on relatively flat blocks.
Winter is now well upon us, and many of us – especially those living in old homes – are discovering just how draughty they are. In fact, Australia has some of the least air-tight homes in the world.
In the two weeks since Prime Minister Albanese shuffled his cabinet, the new Minister for Housing and Homelessness, Claire O'Neil has had more cut through, at least in media coverage (SMH, Australian, Guardian), than two years of the previous minister, Julie Collins. Talking the talk that is, not walking the walk, of which there is none yet. Here’s a way to fix that.
