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Will Brazil’s troubles in preparing for the Rio Games change the global narrative of the value of hosting the Olympics?
Some are sceptical about the sport’s involvement in the Olympics – but skateboarding has long proven capable of coping with corporate interest.
Reliable data about the homeless population is vital when developing policy, allocating funding and developing services for vulnerable people. But first the census needs to find them.
This playful form of rebellion is empowering people all over the world to move freely around their cities.
The private consortium CLARA is proposing a high speed rail network between Sydney and Melbourne paid for by value capture but it still relies on the benefits outweighing the costs.
The first article in our series on urban sports looks at how CrossFit has given gruelling exercise a corporate makeover – and why that might be a good thing.
Long-distance commuting may help promote the development of regional cities by boosting local populations, skills and incomes.
Often the same centres in need of more care workers are those with high local unemployment.
Art schools are emerging globally as very powerful instruments of urban renewal. In a time of transformation, Sydney must learn to tap into the value of having multiple art colleges.
Why don’t we get rid of host cities altogether?
Given its flagship status, the Logan public housing project’s abandonment could be a serious setback for Australian housing and urban policy.
It’s a project that creates benefits for Melbourne’s western suburbs and the state as a whole. But the inner-city elite don’t like it and recent experience suggests their opinion holds sway.
A century ago, Edward Johnston designed a typeface for London’s transport authority. It continues to shape our experience of the city to this day.
With foresight, we can steer our cities closer to the future we want instead of the futures we fear.
A citizens’ jury has been working to refresh the Future Melbourne strategy. It’s part of a broader shift from government decision-making for communities to decision-making with communities.
High-speed rail is now a well-established technology and Australia needs it, as long as the project ticks all the boxes needed to deliver both private and public benefits.
In Australia, a small but growing cadre of residents is experimenting with hacktivism in planning. Giving a voice to real people living in everyday places can help ensure planning meets public needs.
From its earliest days as a haven for refugees, Shanghai developed a distinctive character and urban identity that have driven its emergence as one of the world’s great metropolises.
Bigger cities increase wages, output and innovation, but also problems of congestion and pollution. Congestion charges can minimise these problems by dramatically improving traffic flows.
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