This thesis will explore transport policy development and transfer processes among the Commonwealth nations. The Commonwealth of Nations is one of the largest groups of nations bound together to achieve common objective of an all-round development. Candidate: Sachin Goel Date: Friday 20 October, 2017 Time: 2:30 pm Location: Room 411, Chamberlain Building Advisory Team: Dorina … Continue reading
The Leadership Council on Cultural Diversity organized a panel discussion and networking event on Cultural Diversity and Innovation. Respect for cultural diversity and innovation is crucial for Australian planners, who are serving an increasingly international population base. Moreover, it has been proven that diverse workforces lead to better decision-making in business and government. Also, cultural … Continue reading
All PhD and MPhil planning students in SEES are invited to participate in this event, and to submit a poster showcasing their research. Poster submission is open to all students. Participation at least once during candidature is compulsory. Friday 3 November – SEES Poster Showcase Entrants will stand beside their poster from 1:30–2:00 to discuss their … Continue reading
Creating Liveable Cities in Australia – a report by RMIT – is the first “baseline” measure of liveability in Australia’s state and territory capitals. While Australian cities are often labelled some of the most liveable in the world, this isn’t the daily reality for many residents of our capitals. By mapping policy standards designed to … Continue reading
Humans have always formed networks through their relationships – before the internet, before the phone and before the car. But social networks are not always fair, and social network analysis can show where any problems are and how to manage the provision of life-essential services more equitably. For example, investigating how the introduction of new … Continue reading
A new paper by UQ|UP team: We propose a conceptual framework to guide parking research. As the diagram illustrates, we do not view parking as a standalone element of the transportation system but rather as an integral component of policy, technology, economics, society, and even urban design. From this conceptual framework, we next develop a … Continue reading
The UQ|UP team has created a custom magazine on Flipboard for planners and city aficionados. Visist our Urban Planning News magazine to keep abreast of current happenings! Updated daily. Continue reading