Ali Cheshmehzangi, Professor and Head of the School of ADP Brisbane is seeing an increase in the number of child-friendly streets as part of its efforts to make the city more inclusive and liveable for its youngest citizens. These streets put an emphasis on play, safety, and accessibility. They also promote walking and cycling as … Continue reading
In a recent interview with ABC Radio Brisbane, a live radio broadcast on September 23rd, 2024, Professor Ali Cheshmehzangi emphasised the critical need for increased green spaces in Brisbane to promote urban sustainability and enhance residents’ quality of life. He highlighted that as urban areas expand, the integration of nature into city planning becomes essential … Continue reading
On the 22nd of September 2024, Ali Cheshmehzangi’s opinion article was published by Brisbane Times. This brief article starts by highlighting critical issues related to Brisbane’s green spaces and what should be considered in the future: “Are Brisbane’s green areas a waste of space? Some consider them underutilised opportunities for profitable ventures, and in some … Continue reading
In the current era of climate breakdown, access to green space is not optional – it is vital. This study investigates the current disparities in urban green space access in five medium-sized European cities: Birmingham, Brussels, Milan, Prague and Stockholm. Through a GIS-based network analysis, we explore whether disparities in urban green space access (1) … Continue reading
The new issue of Connect, the newsletter published by the Organisation of Planning Students (OOPS) at UQ, is out! This issue is about Green Space. It discusses issues about green-oriented development, people, planet and profit, and the guidelines for a green design by Brisbane City Council. Congratulations to OOPS for another great issue and well … Continue reading
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In recent years, Australia has experienced unprecedented heat, including heatwaves and record-breaking hot days, months, seasons and years. Australia has a naturally variable climate, but recent studies show that our recent extremes are already being influenced by climate change. Even if the Paris agreement to limit the global temperature rise to below 2C is met, … Continue reading