We might have had a glimpse of new ways of urban living, but history offers a note of caution. Lasting change depends on us applying technology and taking deliberate action to seize this opportunity.
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The cities of Europe have experienced disease outbreaks for centuries, but they were able to bounce back using quarantine, economic stimulus and patience. Not all were successful.
We have forgotten how to be imaginative when planning our cities. Looking back into Melbourne’s planning history, we might be able to find some inspiration to tackle rapid growth in a creative way.
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Associate Professor in Medieval History, The University of Queensland
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PhD Candidate, Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning, The University of Melbourne
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Senior Lecturer, Sustainability & Urban Planning, RMIT University
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Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Urban Transitions, Swinburne University of Technology
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Professor in Social Economics and Urban Studies, Swinburne University of Technology
