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How can public transport work better in Australia’s cities?
Alan Davies from The Urbanist blog shares his views on improving public transport in Australian cities. Many people are surprised by the relatively small share of urban passenger travel made…
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Curse of the skyscrapers
Posted on 17/01/2012 | No CommentsAn “unhealthy correlation” exists between the construction of skyscrapers and financial crashes, according to a new report from Barclays Capital. The construction of the Empire State building in New York... -
The next urbanism
Posted on 15/01/2012 | No CommentsAs we ease into 2012, I am officially announcing a New Urbanism victory across North America, as we recently witnessed the end of building suburbia and its physically isolated, segregated... -
Monorail likely to go in tourism revamp
Posted on 11/01/2012 | No CommentsThe state’s top infrastructure advisers are encouraging developers planning Sydney’s new convention centre precinct to tear down the much-maligned monorail. Infrastructure NSW is drafting plans to redevelop the Darling Harbour... -
Designer get to work on $180m Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne
Posted on 02/11/2011 | No CommentsLend Lease has won the tender for a $180 million redevelopment of Margaret Court Arena as part of ongoing work at Melbourne Park. They will now begin detailed planning for... -
Planning for sustainability
Posted on 31/10/2011 | No CommentsIncreasingly in councils across Australia, planners are now requiring an integrated assessment of environmental sustainability for buildings as part of the planning and development process. Authors: Dr Mirek Piechowski is... -
Government establishes urban design protocol for Australian cities
Posted on 22/10/2011 | No CommentsAn urban design protocol of Australian Cities was released yesterday, along with the Federal Government’s State of Australian Cities 2011 report, its aim to encourage world-class urban design. Architecture and... -
For tycoon, palatial house is not a home
Posted on 22/10/2011 | No CommentsIndia’s wealthiest man is courting controversy by not living in his extravagant home, write Vikas Bajaj and Neha Thirani. When the richest man in India completed his extravagant 27-storey house... -
Celebrate World Town Planning Day
Posted on 20/10/2011 | No CommentsThe Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) has aligned with other international planning industry groups to promote the annual online conference that will be held on World Town Planning Day, 1-2... -
The Importance of Comprehensive Planning in a Down Economy
Posted on 18/10/2011 | No CommentsIn many ways, the Great Recession has been a frightening time for planners. As development slowed, the flow of applications submitted for new development slowed from its torrent at the... -
New face brightens the Bondi strip
Posted on 18/10/2011 | No CommentsINVESTEC has launched its $120 million transformation of the 86-year-old Hotel Bondi site on Campbell Parade with a new retail and cafe precinct. The site, which incorporates new apartments adjacent...