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Category: Urbanism

Posted inSpinifex

Under-resourced and undermined: as floods hit south-west Sydney, our research shows councils aren’t prepared

by Nicky Morrison, Western Sydney University and Patrick Harris, UNSW Sydney 16 March 202223 March 2022
Posted inClimate Change

After the floods, the distressing but necessary case for managed retreat

by Antonia Settle, The University of Melbourne 15 March 202215 March 2022
Posted inClimate Change

How many times do we have to watch flood disasters before we build for resilience?

by Rose Mary Petrass 10 March 202210 March 2022
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How rainwater tanks can save stormwater to nourish our environment and reduce the urban heat island

Partnered Content Kingspan Water & Energy 10 March 202215 March 2022
Posted inEnergy

Floods left thousands without power. Microgrids could help communities weather the next disaster

by Sarah Niklas, University of Technology Sydney and Scott Dwyer, University of Technology Sydney 10 March 202210 March 2022
Posted inClimate Change

We are “guilty of arson of our only home” says UN Secretary General as IPCC latest report hits home

by Rose Mary Petrass 1 March 20223 March 2022
flood real estate
Posted inPlanning

Heavy rain and floods hits disadvantaged people the hardest

by Rose Mary Petrass 1 March 20221 March 2022
koalas
Posted inConstruction & Development

The battle for Figtree Hill and the koala corridor

by Rose Mary Petrass 24 February 202225 February 2022
zero emissions vehicle
Posted inFunding & grants

Future Fuels program targets zero emissions vehicle fleets with new funding

by Rose Mary Petrass 23 February 20222 March 2022
Posted inPlanning

Brisbane climate positive Olympics – the pressure’s on Queensland?

by Marcus Foth, Greg Hearn, Nicholas Kamols and Troy Turner 17 February 202218 February 2022
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Posted inConstruction & Development

We thought Sydney had taken a hit – now we know

by Rose Mary Petrass 17 February 202217 February 2022
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Posted inSpinifex

Our cities need the people who made them

by Andrew Cortese and Tim Williams 16 February 202217 February 2022
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Posted inSpinifex

Metro Rail and densification – so who buried the strategy?

by Philip Bull, Civic Assessment and Philip Bull, Dickson Rothschild 15 February 202223 March 2022
Posted inPlanning

Footpaths and cycleways are an act of democracy – Ask Steph

by Rob Stokes, Minister for Infrastructure, Cities and Active Transport 10 February 202214 February 2022
Ararat highway
Posted inSpinifex

We use energy like we’re emperors – and now we’re addicted

by MairiAnne Mackenzie 10 February 202210 February 2022
Washington, DC, USA - January, 31, 2020: Man driving Tesla car. Inside cabin view.
Posted inSpinifex

Electric vehicles are not quite the magic bullet we’d like

by Scott N Woodcock 8 February 20229 February 2022
Posted inEducation, Training & Research

‘Time is their secret weapon’: the hidden grey army quietly advancing species discovery in Australia

by Rachael Fowler, The University of Melbourne. 8 February 20228 February 2022
Posted inArchitecture

Re-envisioning wetlands through regenerative, climate resilient and biophilic design

by Rose Mary Petrass 3 February 202220 April 2022
Brick wall
Posted inConstruction & Development

Like “hitting a brick wall”: building practitioners call for suspension of NSW’s “clunky” planning portal

by Rose Mary Petrass 1 February 20221 February 2022
Posted inPlanning

Books: How to inject new life into outdated suburbs

by Peter Newman, Curtin University, Peter Newton, Swinburne University of Technology, Stephen Glackin, Swinburne University of Technology and Giles Thomson, Curtin University 1 February 202222 February 2022
Transitions Film Festival
Posted inEvents

Looking for an environmental film festival?

by Event promotion 1 February 20221 February 2022
Gas stove top
Posted inHousing

Stop gaslighting us! Gas is bad, for people and planet

by Rose Mary Petrass 1 February 20221 February 2022
Posted inSpinifex

The construction industry in 2022 is starting to look different

by Joshua Saunders, Baker McKenzie and Matt Coleman, Baker McKenzie 31 January 20223 March 2022
Jakarta Indonesia flood
Posted inPlanning & Design

Sinking island nations – and now sinking cities

by Rose Mary Petrass 27 January 202228 January 2022
eco city
Posted inPlanning

Hearts, cells and mud: how biology helps humans re-imagine our cities in vexed times

by Marco Amati, Centre for Urban Research, RMIT University 27 January 202227 January 2022
Electric Bike
Posted inConsumers

Wheelie popular: E-bikes take charge of the roads

by Rose Mary Petrass 27 January 202227 January 2022
Australia drought swimming hole
Posted inBusiness & Politics

Australian business leaders are more concerned about climate change, but there is a gap between recognition and action

by Rose Mary Petrass 27 January 202227 January 2022
France car regulations
Posted inInfrastructure & transport

Driving is the new smoking: emissions warning labels for car ads in France

by Rose Mary Petrass 25 January 202225 January 2022
Reverse Garbage
Posted inWaste and recycling

Reverse Garbage moves to a new creative space warehouse as the love of old things keeps getting bigger

by Rose Mary Petrass 25 January 202227 January 2022
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