Urban
The Koalas
Whilst koalas continue to be one Australia’s most emblematic marsupials, beloved by tourists and locals alike, the staggering drop in......
Dark roof tiles increasing urban areas temperature by 4 degrees
At the end of last year the previous Planning Minister, Rob Stokes, proposed a movement to ban dark roof tiles......
Digital landscaping
The rise of Pokémon Go and similar games are heralding a new era, encouraging players to step outside and explore their surroundings.......
Urban agriculture: is it healthy for those growing and consuming?
Urban farming has been on a tear since the 1970s. No longer just grannies growing herbs, it has evolved into......
How Green Bans saved Sydney’s urban landscape
A campaign by workers which began in Sydney in the early 1970’s was a turning point in the international environmental......
Govt report highlights impact of urban sprawl on productivity
Not enough new housing is being built near jobs, and transportation in major cities is already at or near capacity.......
Are cities making us sick?
Today is World Health Day and this year’s focus is on urban health. Nearly two-thirds of Australia’s population is living......
The Urban Revolution – how cities are changing the world
Half the world’s population now live in cities and two billion more will join them over the next quarter of......
Rediscovering the heart – in our main streets
Rediscovering the heart – that’s theme of a planning conference held in Freemantle this week, exploring why mainstreets are again......
Reclaiming public space in the cities
In over 50 cities across the globe today, car parks have been hijacked by everyday citizens. The aim is to......