While undertaking her GERMIN research project in Tirana, UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani has been actively engaging with the city’s rich and vibrant cultural life. One recent highlight was her participation in the Film Club, a government-supported initiative dedicated to revisiting films produced during Albania’s communist dictatorship. The program pairs public screenings with critical discussion, archival material, … Continue reading
Transport research is often framed around modelling and technical optimisation, but recent work by former UQ|UP master’s student David Barreto and his advisor Dorina Pojani highlights why people’s lived experiences must remain central. Their article examines sexual violence on public transport in Latin American cities through a Rapid Evidence Assessment of 23 empirical studies published … Continue reading
This November, UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani participated in the recording of Podcast No. 6, titled “Governance and Design,” at the Albanian Pavilion of the Venice Biennale. The session formed part of the Pavilion’s public program and brought together a dynamic group of contributors working at the intersection of architecture, planning, and urban governance. The conversation was … Continue reading
UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani was recently invited by UN-Habitat to deliver an expert talk on parking management at a regional workshop on Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs). The workshop, held in Skopje, North Macedonia, provided an opportunity to engage with urban mobility specialists. Despite its compact scale, the workshop assembled an impressive and diverse group of … Continue reading
A new article in Case Studies in Transport Policy examines the surprisingly inconsistent terminology used to describe cycling infrastructure. The study—led by Scott Lieske in SENV and co-authored by former UQ|UP doctorand Weichang Kong, his advisor Dorina Pojani, and UQ colleagues Richard Buning and Simone Leao—reviews 113 policy documents and draws on three rounds of … Continue reading
In contemporary planning practice, much attention gravitates toward large institution-led initiatives, major events, and high-profile urban transformations. Yet UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani also emphasises the importance of grassroots engagement — the domain where citizens’ creativity, agency, and lived experience most visibly shape urban life. This commitment was evident during her recent participation in an event hosted … Continue reading
What if working from home were treated as a commute in its own right? A new book chapter by UQ|UP members Dorina Pojani, Ying Lu, and Neil Sipe takes this question seriously and develops a method to understand its real economic impact. In this chapter, published in Advances in Transport Policy and Planning (edited by … Continue reading
On 4 December, UQ|UP team members Dorina Pojani, Ali Cheshmehzangi and Mubeen Ahmad will join urban scholars and practitioners from around the world at the Global Urban Innovation & Development Symposium (GUIDe), an event organised by Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) and Chongqing University (CQU). 🔗 Check out the program below and register to attend online: … Continue reading
In a recent conversation with journalist Loreta Koleci at Zëri in Albania, UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani discussed the growing housing pressures reshaping Tirana. She highlighted the sharp rise in rents, the rapid expansion of short-term rentals through platforms such as Airbnb, and the city’s increasingly vertical skyline dominated by new high-rise towers. Together, these trends are … Continue reading
UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani participated as a workshop mentor at the ICTSlab CliMobility City Lab Hackathon, an event taking place from 19–21 November in Tirana and Vlora. The hackathon focuses on on eco-friendly urban mobility – issues that Dorina has long considered central to her research, teaching, and public engagement. The CliMobility City Lab Hackathon brings … Continue reading
The University of Queensland has awarded $55.5k to a research project entitled “Building a Dynamic Demand Forecast Tool for Shared Electric Micromobility” through the Knowledge Exchange and Translation (Kx&T) Fund. The project will be led by UQ|UP’s new ECR member Frank Zou, with team members Richard Bunning (BEL), Dorina Pojani (UQ|UP), and Jonathan Corcoran (SENV). Lime … Continue reading
The Gogocast team at Gogo.al recently hosted UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani for a wide-ranging conversation on urban planning in Albania, undertaken during her visit as part of the GERMIN Fellowship. This podcast has emerged as a notable platform in the Albanian media landscape, distinguished by the hosts’ commitment to thoughtful and rigorous public dialogue. Although Dorina … Continue reading
Many cities along the Persian Gulf have expanded rapidly in recent decades, encouraged by abundant desert land and cheap oil. This combination has fostered an urban model dominated by single-family homes and car-based travel between distant destinations. This sprawling approach is proving increasingly unsustainable — socially, environmentally, and economically. In a new open-access article published … Continue reading
We’re proud to share that our ADP colleague Fred Fialho Teixeira and the Building with Blue Biomass network have been selected as finalists in the Shaping Australia Awards. Their project, “Solar biotechnologies: harnessing light to power to solve global challenges | UQ”, is currently in second place — and your vote can help push it to … Continue reading
A new study sheds light on how transit-oriented development (TOD) can help reduce urban carbon emissions in China. The article was authored by Pengxiang Ding, a former guest PhD student at UQ supported by a CSC scholarship, together with his PhD advisor in China Suwei Feng, and his UQ|UP mentor Dorina Pojani. The study examines … Continue reading
UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani recently appeared on ABC Radio Brisbane to discuss park programming and the role of public amenities in promoting community wellbeing. The conversation focused on the free outdoor gym equipment installed by the Brisbane City Council in many local parks. While opinions vary on the cost–benefit of such initiatives, Dorina supports these facilities … Continue reading
Researchers around the world use many different ways to measure how easy it is to get around by bike — but these approaches often don’t line up. As a result, it’s hard to compare findings across studies, which can blur the bigger picture at a time when promoting active transport has never been more urgent. … Continue reading
A new Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) Active Transport Advisory Group (ATAG) has been established to provide advice, ideas and insights to inform the development and implementation of strategies, plans, policies, projects and other initiatives relating to bike riding and walking in Queensland. In addition to UQ|UP, ATAG will represent a diverse range … Continue reading
The first EAIT Indigenising Curriculum Community of Practice workshop was held on Wednesday, 15 October, bringing together academics, learning advisors, and professional staff from across the Faculty — with several UQ|UP and other ADP members in attendance. The event marks an important step in advancing EAIT’s commitment to Indigenising Curriculum, in line with the UQ … Continue reading
The Organisation of Planning Students (OOPS) invites everyone to join the OOPS Awards Night this Wednesday, 15 October at 6 pm at Viewpoint, UQ. This special evening will celebrate the achievements and contributions of our urban planning students throughout the year — recognising academic excellence, leadership, and community engagement across the UQ|UP community. All students … Continue reading
UQ|UP’s Stephanie Wyeth has been promoted to Associate Professor – join us in congratulating her on this significant milestone in her academic and professional journey. Since joining UQ in 2019, she has focused on connecting academic work with the lived realities of communities and inspiring the next generation of urban professionals to challenge business-as-usual approaches … Continue reading
A new volume The Shoup Doctrine: Essays Celebrating Donald Shoup and Parking Reforms, edited by Daniel Hess, has recently been published by Routledge/Taylor and Francis. We do not celebrate our own colleagues often enough, and this festschrift is a tribute to the incomparable contributions of Donald Shoup (1938-2025) to urban planning scholarship. Shoup’s theory and research on parking have directly … Continue reading
UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani recently appeared on Allison Tyra’s Infinite Women podcast to discuss how women experience and navigate contemporary cities. In the episode, Dorina and Allison delved into the persistent gender divide in urban planning — tracing its historical roots and considering how these inequalities continue to shape the built environment today. These themes lie … Continue reading
What a night! On Monday, the Organisation of Planning Students (OOPS) at The University of Queensland hosted Urban Nexus: Planners Connect – Industry Night 2025, and the energy in the room was nothing short of inspiring. This annual event brings together students, faculty, and industry professionals to celebrate the diverse and dynamic world of planning. … Continue reading
A new article co-authored by UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani explores the dynamics shaping women’s sense of safety in public transport systems in the Middle East. The study focuses on the Shiraz subway in Iran, drawing on GIS And survey data from 680 female passengers. Using advanced modelling techniques (PLS-SEM), the research identifies the factors that most … Continue reading
On Thursday 11 September, the School of Architecture, Design and Planning came together to mark RUOK? Day with a free community BBQ on the COLAB Workshop lawn. From 12–1pm, staff and students gathered to share a meal, enjoy the sunshine, and most importantly, check in with one another. RUOK? Day is a national initiative that … Continue reading
Artificial intelligence is beginning to shape the future of urban planning, raising questions about how cities are designed and how planning processes unfold. This past weekend, UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani and other commentators from across SEQ shared their insights on this emerging topic in a conversation with Ellen Fanning and Kenji Sato on ABC Radio Brisbane’s … Continue reading
As part of UQ’s Research and Innovation Week, the School of Architecture, Design and Planning (ADP) hosted an engaging Research Information Session that brought students and staff together to explore the diverse opportunities for research within the school. The event, hosted by UQ|UP’s Sara Alidoust, welcomed students from across ADP programs, including those considering the … Continue reading
UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani has warned that Brisbane risks a transport “disaster” at the 2032 Olympics following the Queensland Government’s decision to scrap the Gold Coast light rail extension. Speaking to the Australian Associated Press, she argued that without seamless rail connections, commuters could face multiple transfers — for example, travelling from Brisbane Airport to Gold … Continue reading
E-bikes aren’t bikes as we’ve known them – they perform more like a car, motorbike or e-scooter. We need to start thinking of e-bikes as a distinct form of transport. If you want to know more about this exciting new mode, read a new piece in The Conversation, by Rick Buning and Dorina Pojani, both part … Continue reading
The UQ|UP community is warmly invited to join an engaging online workshop hosted by the International Geographical Union (IGU) Transport and Geography Commission. This event will explore the intersections of gender, mobility, and transport through three cutting-edge perspectives from Australia. UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani has been a member of the IGU Transport & Geography Commission since … Continue reading
A huge congratulations to the UQ|UP team for our outstanding efforts during UQ Open Day! Everyone’s energy, professionalism, and passion for urban planning shone through in every interaction — whether guiding prospective students, answering questions about our programs, or showcasing the real-world impact of our research. Here’s to building better cities and a stronger and … Continue reading
Queensland has tightly restricted the construction of townhouses and apartments for decades, and that’s the way it seems set to stay. Interviewed by The Guardian, UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani said that increasing density doesn’t have to mean tower blocks: “That’s a failure of the imagination. What about the missing middle: row housing, four- to five-storey apartment … Continue reading
Last night, we partied like it was 1975 celebrating 50 years of Zelman Cowen Building – the home of the School of Architecture, Design and Planning. That’s where UQ|UP lives. Alumni, staff, students, and friends came together for a night of nostalgia, great tunes, and even better company. Think 70s glam, unforgettable stories, toe-tapping music, … Continue reading
Cities like Brisbane should loosen restrictions around vendors and vending sites if they want to avoid creating dreary and unsafe public spaces. That’s what UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani argued on the Brisbane Times recently. The interview was based on her team’s recent research published in Urban Planning. They observed the sights, sounds, smells and movements at … Continue reading
On 15 July 2025, Anthem Press released Early Planning Utopias: A Feminist Critique, authored by UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani, ADP colleague Cathy Keys, and UQ|UP student Rory Little. This publication is particularly significant as it was supported by seed funding from the School of ADP. The book revisits seminal urban visions from the late 19th and … Continue reading
Despite being overseas on a research fellowship, UQ}UP member Dorina Pojani remains an active voice in Australia’s planning discourse. In a recent media interview, she weighed in on the decline of Brisbane’s Kelvin Grove urban village — a project once celebrated for its promise of mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly living. Today, that promise appears to be faltering: … Continue reading
Dorina Pojani, UQ|UP’s Albanian representative, who is currently in Albania on a fellowship, was recently invited to appear on the Wake Up show on Top Channel TV. The program provided a platform for an engaging conversation about urbanism, identity, and innovation. During the interview, Dorina reflected on her journey as an urban planning academic abroad … Continue reading
Recent UQ|UP graduate Ankita Patil, current UQ|UP member Dorina Pojani, and former UQ|UP member Iderlina Mateo-Babiano joined forces to co-author a new study titled “Interactions Between Pedestrians and Street Vendors: Experiences From the Global North and South,” published in the journal Urban Planning. The article investigates how pedestrians experience street vending in two very different … Continue reading
Urban planning often unfolds behind closed doors, but in Planning as Political Theatre: Chronicle of Two Megaprojects Foretold, UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani, alongside co-author Ranja Hautamäki at Aalto University, brings these processes to light. This work examines two controversial urban infill projects in Tirana and Helsinki, revealing how planning mirrors political theatre. The authors introduce the … Continue reading
UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani was recently featured in a Bloomberg CityLab article discussing the transformation of Tirana’s iconic Pyramid. Originally built as a monument to dictator Enver Hoxha, the Pyramid has been reimagined by Dutch architects MVRDV into a vibrant cultural and educational hub. The article provides insights into how this redevelopment reflects Western influences and … Continue reading
In a recent publication in Utilities Policy, our former visiting PhD student Pengxiang Ding and his UQ|UP host, Dorina Pojani, examine the transfer and diffusion of transit-oriented development (TOD) concepts and strategies in Chinese cities. Abstract China’s Transit Metropolis Pilot (TMP) program is the world’s most extensive initiative of its kind. Launched by the national … Continue reading
Working from home has often been cast as a cultural or political issue — a matter of preference, productivity, or ideology. But in a new article for The Conversation, a UQ|UP team (Dorina Pojani, Ying Lu, and Neil Sipe) argue that it’s also an economic issue — and a compelling one at that. Drawing a … Continue reading
As Albania’s prepares to join the EU, it’s time to assess the country’s progress toward sustainable entrepreneurship. In a recent study, UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani and colleagues in Albania examined the adoption of green business practices, surveying nearly 500 companies across sectors, including the transport sector. The findings are concerning: the adoption of green practices remains … Continue reading
The term “forever renters” has emerged to describe individuals who, whether by choice or necessity, anticipate renting for the foreseeable future. UQ|UP member Dorina Pojani recently spoke with ABC News about the urgent need for systemic changes to support this growing demographic. Read the full article here. Dorina emphasized that as homeownership becomes increasingly unattainable … Continue reading
UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani is embarking on an exciting new Fellowship under the Diaspora4Innovation initiative, facilitated by GERMIN and EU4Innovation. This initiative aims to leverage the expertise of the Albanian academic diaspora to strengthen higher education and professional development in Albania. As part of this Fellowship, Dorina will collaborate with Dr Irina Branko at the Polytechnic … Continue reading
In the wake of Cyclone Alfred, Brisbane faced its fourth major flood in 50 years, reigniting discussions on urban resilience. In an interview with The Guardian, UQ|UP member Dorina Pojani stressed the need to design homes that can withstand such disasters. She also highlighted the importance of siting new developments on higher elevations, away from … Continue reading
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is closer on the Horizon! If you are currently in SEQ, here are some tips to stay safe before/during/after it makes landfall: • Stay home over the next 48 hours. Even if conditions seem calm, they can change rapidly, making travel or being outdoors extremely dangerous.• Wear strong covered shoes in case … Continue reading
The twin housing and planning crises in Australia have reached such a level of urgency that they are now making international headlines. UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani recently shared her insights with Diari Ara, a prominent paper in Barcelona, for an article titled Australia, where being a full citizen means being an owner. The article, written by … Continue reading
With the rise of electric motorcycles (EMs) in Vietnam, an important question arises: Are EMs actually safer than conventional motorcycles (CMs)? The latest study by UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani and her colleagues in Vietnam, based on survey data from 972 motorcyclists in Hanoi, explores this issue by comparing crash prevalence and risky riding behaviours between EM … Continue reading
For years, we’ve known that housing costs shape migration patterns. When prices soar, fewer people move in, and more people move out. But with today’s extreme housing affordability crisis, are we seeing even stronger effects? The latest research by a UQ|UP team dives deep into this question, looking at how housing prices, supply, and even … Continue reading
Australia is no longer a nation of homeowners, and UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani went on ABC News WA – TV and digital – to set the record straight. In her interviews, she highlighted build-to-rent as a crucial piece of the housing puzzle, acknowledging that many Aussies will rent forever. While more rentals won’t instantly slash prices, … Continue reading
‘Bikeability’ is the quantitative assessment of the aggregate influence of natural and built environment features as barriers or facilitators to bicycling. An emerging field, bikeability research incorporates a diversity of factors and approaches, yielding a variety of results. This variability limits both the generalizability of findings and the practical impacts of this research. This study … Continue reading
In her most recent ABC News interview, UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani didn’t hold back on the challenges of community consultations in housing developments. While acknowledging the importance of public input, she pointed out a hard truth—long-winded consultation processes driven by NIMBYs are stalling much-needed housing projects, worsening affordability crises in our cities. Her message? We need … Continue reading
CAUTHE 2025 is in full swing at Brisbane City Hall, bringing together researchers in tourism and hospitality. UQ|UP members and affiliates Frank Zou, Rick Buning, and Dorina Pojani – who are also part of the UQ Micromobility Research Cluster – are diving into the world of e-scooter users. Their latest research, based on survey data … Continue reading
A new episode of the ‘A is for Architecture’ podcast was just released! UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani speaks to Ambrose Gillick about her book ‘Trophy Cities: A Feminist Perspective on New Capitals‘. They explore how new capital cities – Brasilia, Canberra, Abuja, Sejong, Astana and even Washington DC – are conceived of as totalized projects, dominant visions competing … Continue reading
Join PRN for a Lunch & Learn event – or Dinner & Breakfast depending on your time-zone – discussing how parking issues are approached internationally. UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani will talk to Wendy Nash from Get Around Caboolture. Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow (4 February) at: 10.30am Brisbane11.30am Syd/Mel/ACT/Hob11.00am Adelaide08.30am Perth RSVP on LinkedIn: https://lu.ma/8mvum78z Continue reading
Once again, inner-city Brisbane homeowners are attempting to block a medium-density housing project in their neighbourhood. UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani says the inner city is the perfect location for more medium-density housing. Read the ABC News article, by Kenji Sato: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-30/highgate-hill-brisbane-residents-oppose-apartment-development/104873710 Continue reading
This article offers a feminist perspective on urban modernization and Europeanization in the Balkans from the late 19th century to the present. It examines how these intertwined processes have shaped urban landscapes through a continuous negotiation between local traditions and outside influences. Despite their contributions, local women have often been marginalized within these narratives. The … Continue reading
One of the leading stories in today’s Conversation was by UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani. She argues that we need to rethink our attitudes around homeownership and renting in Australia. Read the full story: https://theconversation.com/home-ownership-is-slipping-out-of-reach-its-time-to-rethink-our-fear-of-forever-renting-245848. And listen to follow up interviews on: ABC Radio Sydney (start on minute 1:36:00): https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/sydney-mornings/mornings/104807958 2SM Brekkie Program: https://2sm.com.au/shows/2sm-breakfast/ Continue reading
It’s been a busy start to the New Year for UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani. She’s been in the spotlight with a flurry of media engagements around the pressing issue of housing affordability, sharing her insights on public housing, NIMBYism, housesitting as hidden homelessness, rent control, and more. Check out the links below to read, watch, or … Continue reading
Wishing you happy holidays filled with walkable streets and vibrant public spaces. May your gatherings be less chaotic than rush hour traffic. Looking forward to a new year as joyous as a well-designed park! Continue reading
Micromobility is disrupting urban transportation worldwide, prompting a wealth of scholarly attention. However, much of this research has overlooked tourist users, with only 3.75% of published articles distinguishing tourists from residents. To address this gap, our multi-disciplinary team proposes a research agenda focusing on the tourism experience, the impacts of micromobility on tourism, and the … Continue reading
This past Friday, UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani delivered a seminar at UCT Hanoi. This was an inspiring one-day event where all presenters were women—a showcase of female leadership in transport academia. Dorina’s presentation focused on transport policy transfer in Southeast Asia, exploring how transport ideas and projects are adapted and implemented across the region. The seminar … Continue reading
Today, the University of Transport and Communications in Hanoi hosted UQ|UP member Dorina Pojani for a guest lecture and workshop on Urban Transport Modes and Sustainability in the Global South. Dorina, whose research work includes urban development and mobility in rapidly growing regions, shared her expertise with students and local colleagues. Her lecture delved into … Continue reading
Want to know more about the links between the feminist movement and city planning? Listen to Dorina discuss her books Trophy Cities and Early Planning Utopias on Harvard’s podcast ‘Architecture Off-Centre‘, with Vaissnavi Shukl. Available on all the major platforms: Continue reading
UQ|UP member Dorina Pojani spoke today on ABC Radio Brisbane about the growing concern over heat and street tree coverage inequality across Brisbane. As urban areas continue to heat up, Dorina highlighted the disparities in tree canopy coverage between neighbourhoods, which can lead to unequal access to cooler, shaded public spaces. Tree coverage plays a … Continue reading
What defines a well-shaded street is the presence of established, mature trees. But differences in street cover within Brisbane are predicated on income. Why should that be? Courtney Kruk at Brisbane Times invites UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani to comment. Dorina says: “It’s a good question and something we’re researching more. But our speculation is that in … Continue reading
Decarbonizing private transport is crucial in the highly polluted cities of low- and middle-income countries, such as Vietnam. In motorcycle-dominated megacities, this means gradually converting the conventional motorcycle fleet into e-motos. In this study set in Hanoi, we examined the factors that explain existing e-moto riders’ attachment to this mode. For this purpose, we built … Continue reading
While in Tirana to attend and moderate FABER2024, UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani was invited to give an interview on News24, in the Vila24 show moderated by Anila Çela and produced by Anilda Kaçaçi. Dorina spoke about her research and teaching experiences around the world and her inclusion in Stanford’s list of top 2% scientists globally, but … Continue reading
While in Europe for her sabbatical activities, Dorina Pojani took a trip to her native Tirana to attend and moderate FABER2024, an annual planning symposium that brings together thought leaders and scholars from the region and beyond. This year’s event was particularly significant as it was held in the Albanian prime minister’s building, at the … Continue reading
Thanks to ultra-cheap public transport fares, Queenslanders are rediscovering the joys of public transport. Travel for pleasure is being revitalised. The downside: more crowded ferries, buses, and trains. Read Dorina Pojani’s interview in The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/oct/11/the-best-50-cents-you-can-spend-queenslands-ultra-cheap-public-transport-fares-revitalise-travel-for-pleasure Continue reading
We now know that transport and mobility have strong social, cultural, and political dimensions, they’re not merely technical disciplines. In this new paper, UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani and her colleagues in Vietnam investigate the reasons why people are so attached to motorcycles in two Vietnamese megacities, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. They find that motorcycles … Continue reading
The Transport and Geography Commission of the International Geographical Union (IGU) aims to share and disseminate transport geography research at a global level in conjunction with a wide range of national transport geography research groups and other IGU Commissions. Its new Steering Committee (2024-2028) is comprised of 14 international members, including Dorina Pojani from UQ|UP. … Continue reading
The latest edition of UDIA WA’s thought leadership magazine, The Urbanist, is now available! The theme for this edition explores the public realm – what it means, why it is important and different approaches to design and development. Feature articles include gender sensitive urban design, outlined by Anna Chauvel and UQUP’s Dorina Pojani. Plus, much … Continue reading
We are in an era in which states seek to demonstrate their power and values through the construction of new cities. This new wave of development is global: in Egypt with the New Administrative Capital, in Indonesia with Nusantara, in Kenya with Konza Techno City and Tatu City, and in California’s Solano County. The promise … Continue reading
The Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Working Group in EAIT, chaired by UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani, held its first Movie Night on campus to promote international cinematography, art and culture. The first movie in what will become a recuring event was Slogans: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0287708/. This award-winning film is set in socialist Albania. Stay tuned for the next one! Continue reading
Housing affordability in 2024 is the worst on record, with too few affordable dwellings available to buy or rent. It’s no wonder a large proportion of the population is anxious about housing. So, as voters get ready to head to the polls for the Queensland state elections on 26 October, how will the major parties … Continue reading
In planning academia, career mentoring is essential for success at all levels. For early career researchers, access to experienced mentors is key, as they can provide insights that go beyond academic or technical skills. One such initiative took place at the University of Amsterdam (UvA), where UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani is spending part of her sabbatical … Continue reading
The ADP Head of School Ali Cheshmehzangi and UQ|UP member Dorina Pojani were included in the Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List 2024. Two other UQ colleagues involved in planning (Yan Liu at the School of Environment and Daniel Franks in the Sustainable Minerals Institute) are also on the list. Congratulations all! Australian planning academics on … Continue reading
Individuals with sensory sensitivity, autism, migraines, and a range of neurological conditions can be deeply affected by the design of their physical environments. How can planners help? For some answers and to learn more, read today’s news feature on neurodesign in The Pineapple, including interviews with UQ|UP member Dorina Pojani and Kelsey Chapman at Griffith … Continue reading
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games is on. It will see more than 4,000 athletes from around the world competing in 549 medal events. What did the French city have to do in its infrastructure turnaround, soon after the Olympic Games? Andrea Heng from Channel News Asia (CNA) finds out from Ali Cheshmehzangi, Professor, Head of … Continue reading
Queensland is struggling to manage growth along its coastline. UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani was invited to comment in the Courier Mail last week. An excerpt of the article, by Letea Cavander, is below. Link to full article. Exclusive enclaves to huge suburbs: How decade of growth changed Qld’s coastline 12 August 2024 […] University of Queensland urban planning … Continue reading
PIA’s new “Become A Planner” is here: hub: https://lnkd.in/gFQiNGU2. This is the century of cities, yet many people, including teens, don’t know what city planning is. The new “Become A Planner” campaign is about awareness raising – shouting it from the rooftops that the planning profession exists AND that planning is an exciting, impactful, rewarding … Continue reading
As Indonesia prepares to inaugurate its new capital, Nusantara, on 17 August, Dorina Pojani, UQ|UP member and author of Trophy Cities: A Feminist Perspective on New Capitals, was invited by the BBC to comment. Watch the full reportage below: Continue reading
As the housing crisis rages on, attorney and urban planner Ken Baar and UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani argue that limiting allowable rent increases to reasonable levels would provide some relief to a mass of sitting tenants, and would not place additional burdens on the public budget. Continue reading
Professor Ali Cheshmehzangi, Head of School of Architecture, Design and Planning, The University of Queensland Brisbane’s diverse community needs to be brought together for the 2032 Olympics in a way that fosters inclusive engagement and ensures that every group feels represented and heard. Firstly, we must have far-reaching initiatives on community outreach that prioritise the … Continue reading
Australia’s facing a worsening housing crisis. At the same time, the number of overseas migrant arrivals is at its highest ever since records began. Is increased migration driving up housing and rental prices? UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani is invited to the SBS Examines podcast along ANU’s Peter McDonald to share her expert opinion on this matter. … Continue reading
With proper planning, laws and initiatives, urban commuters can be persuaded to switch from four wheels to two. Read Dorina’s piece on 360info for ideas: https://360info.org/encouraging-cycling-could-involve-ditching-helmets/. 360 operates as a “wire agency” supplying contextual and explanatory news features ready-for-publication on other publisher’s outlets at no cost under Creative Commons. Continue reading
Australians in major urban centres spend approximately an hour commuting daily. But the commute is evolving as the cost of living rises, hybrid work becomes normalised, and people wish to make ‘greener’ travel choices. Read Dorina’s interview with Annie Hariharan for Canvas8 Consultancy: https://www.canvas8.com/library/reports/2024/07/05/australian-public-transport-faces-a-crisis–how-are-aussies-coping [paywalled] Continue reading
Co-hosted by Prof Tracey Bunda and A/Prof Katelyn Barney, both at UQ, this podcast series focuses on Indigenising the university curriculum. Each episode is an interview with Indigenous and/or non-Indigenous academics across the faculties at the University of Queensland. In the latest episode, UQ|UP’s Sonia Roitman and Greg Kitson discuss how they teach students to … Continue reading
Housing is a basic human need, yet a lack of affordable housing perpetuates a crisis affecting over a billion people worldwide. This week on On the House: The Household Management Science Insights podcast, host Gabriella Joustra chats with UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani to learn more about its challenges. Have a listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast-episode/podcast/id1648508806?i=1000659684073 Continue reading
The book Campus: Building Modern Australian Universities (UWA Publishing, 2023) was recently announced as the winner of the AILA Victoria Award for Excellence for Research, Policy and Communication. Susan Holden, our colleague from the UQ Architecture program, contributed a chapter to the book. Congratulations Susan! The book is a signature outcome of the ARC Discovery … Continue reading
Informal construction has been rife in Albanian cities since the fall of communism in 1990. This study investigates the fluctuations in the housing legalization process in conjunction with national and local elections in Albania from 2008 to 2021. Government revenues from legalization fees are used as a proxy for the pace of the legalization process. … Continue reading
Habituating young generations to using green modes is critical. However, we do not know what enables or deters e-bike use among teenagers in developing countries. This study, set in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, seeks to answer two research questions: (1) how much do teenagers use e-bikes and why, and (2) how much do parents … Continue reading
This systematic literature review investigates whether and how working-from-home (WFH) affects travel behavior in the working population, and then assesses whether the changes, if any, generate environmental, social, or economic benefits. We rely on a final sample of forty-eight peer-reviewed articles, selected following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Throughout … Continue reading
This article is a ‘short and sweet’ version of a UQ|UP published study in which trip and gender data from digital bike-sharing systems are matched with weather, slope and sunset/sunrise data. Read the full article (open access) in The Conversation: https://theconversation.com/bad-weather-hills-and-the-dark-deter-cyclists-particularly-women-so-what-can-we-do-about-it-230306 To cite: Bean, R., Pojani, D., Corcoran, J. 2024. Bad weather, hills and the … Continue reading
Gifted with a sharp eye for urban planning detail, award-winning photographer Nick Hannes has travelled around the globe to document six new capital cities as they stand in the early 2020s. His is a bottom-up perspective, juxtaposing starchitecture with the lives of those struggling to make a life in new capital cities. The book, titled … Continue reading
Dorina Pojani was invited on the Get Around Cabo Car Free podcast to talk about her latest research on cycling and parking, her Robin Hood planning idea, bike confidence, density, architecture, urban planning, carfree lifestyles – the list goes on! Listen to the full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/42q9FHPTRHrenQ9cNwVJ3x This episode is one of the People & Projects … Continue reading
UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani was on ABC Radio National again, talking about the (tenuous) link between migration and housing and debating with economist Cameron Murray. Listen to the RN Drive with Andy Park: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/radionational-drive/rn-drive/103766678 (min: 1:06:30) Continue reading