urban planning

Australian researchers to address urban opportunities and challenges

25 Nov 2011, 2.25 PM

While Australian cities are highly regarded for their livability, they face significant challenges with urban planning and infrastructure in the future.

Should gender play a bigger role in city design

21 Jul 2011, 9.05 AM

University of Melbourne students will be investigating how cities can be more gender ‘inclusive’ this week, as part of a travelling design studio to Montreal, Canada.

High rise kids don't want to be stuck in a box

29 Mar 2010, 8.47 AM

Children living in high rise apartments want more places to play and explore by themselves, leading to more physical activity, a new study has found.

The end of the quarter acre dream: time to re-imagine suburb design

17 Jun 2009, 9.21 AM

Melbourne suburb design is in need of a rethink according to Professor Philip Goad from the Melbourne School of Design.