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
This book focuses on the relationships between underground urban music cultures in Los Angeles and specific urban imaginaries related to music practices, far away and sometimes in stark opposition to the commodified image of the city crafted by urban planners and associated urban stakeholders. Rather than this commodified city, and the ‘imaginary city’ of the … 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
A large, primarily historical literature exists on the subject of planning capital cities. Less attention is evident in relation to contemporary challenges and planning in these ‘cities of power’. Recent debates around conceptualising cities and urbanisation tend not to engage with the specificities of political capitals. The presentation examines recent developments and present approaches to … 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
Sonia Roitman was invited to give a lecture for Urban Planning students from the International Master Program on Urban Planning and the International Bachelor in Urban Planning at Universitas Gadjah Mada, in Indonesia. The lecture was well attended, by 40 participants in person and 60 participants via Zoom. It was a great start of the … Continue reading
Sonia Roitman was invited to present at the Research Seminar on Climate Change Adaptation and floods in Semarang (Indonesia) and Kampala (Uganda). The discussion was hosted by the Faculty of Architecture, at the Universitas Kristen Duta Wacana (UKDW) in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. A very lively discussion, including colleagues from the Risks and Disasters Research Center at … 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
We would like to welcome Bonita Raut, a new PhD student within the Planning Program at the School of Architecture, Design and Planning, at UQ. Bonita will be working on a PhD project titled ‘Towards More Inclusive Government Assets Management: A Gender Responsive Design Framework for Government Office Buildings in Indonesia’. She is supervised by … 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