The death of the smart city
The smart city has been the dazzling promise in urban planning for the last 20 years, but is the idea failing?
How close is Sydney to the vision of creating three 30-minute cities?
The Greater Sydney Commission has proposed a 40-year vision of a metropolitan region formed of three “cities”: the Eastern “Harbour” City, the Central “River” City, and the Western “Parkland” City.
How Australian cities are adapting to the Asian Century
China’s rise as a global power is driving new flows of people, ideas and capital between China and Australia. Australian cities need to adapt to this new geopolitical reality.
Creating safer cities
Security in cities can make some people feel safe while excluding others. New ways of planning and policing public space are needed to ensure cities are safe and accessible for all.