Rio to Brasilia, Seoul to Sejong, Old Cairo to New Cairo, Yangon to Naypyidaw, and now Jakarta to Nusantara. Climate mitigation in capital cities costs. Is building new ones the solution? UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani, author of Trophy Cities, talks to Ivy Lerner-Frank at the Globe and Mail (Canada) without mincing words. Read the full article: … Continue reading
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Dorina Pojani on 9News advocating for the preservation of Queenslander houses
A derelict Queenslander has been slated for demolition even though it should be protected under heritage regulations. The decision angering the local community, but Council says it’s damaged beyond repair. Dorina Pojani pitches in: https://mobile.twitter.com/9newsqueensland/status/1518872220529045504 Continue reading
More on the SEQ City Deal: Laurel Johnson pitches in on ABC News
Outside of Brisbane, regional centres are booming. So why is there ‘not a lot’ for them in SEQ’s $1.8b City Deal? Read Laurel Johnson’s interview on ABC News: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-28/seq-public-transport-challenges/100939888 Continue reading
More housing in flood-prone areas? Dorina Pojani chimes in on ABC News
A month on from Queensland’s devastating flood disaster, thousands of families are attempting to rebuild as federal government funding for a joint support package remains up in the air. Build back better? Build back faster? Not build at all? Various experts from Queensland universities are interviewed, including UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani. Watch the full news clip: … Continue reading
Dorina Pojani talking about car-free living on the Hustle & Bustle podcast
The Hustle and Bustle is a series of conversations with city thinkers and shapers, focused on South East Queensland. The podcast is hosted by Nicole Bennetts, a passionate urbanist on the Gold Coast. The episodes are light hearted, conversational and inspiring. In Episode 18, Nicole interviews UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani on one of her latest research … Continue reading
Dorina Pojani on ABC News talking about public participation in planning
Development applications lodged with Brisbane City Council are being flooded with proforma submissions in a bid to sway the council’s decision to approve or reject applications, but submitters may be wasting their time. Experts say the system isn’t perfect but provides democratic input for residents. Read the full story, including Dorina’s interview: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-04/development-applications-flooded-with-submissions/13208310 Continue reading
Sonia Roitman on the SmartCityLab discussing gated communities
UQ|UP Sonia Roitman was interviewed by the SmartCityLab to discuss the development of gated communities and its consequences. The interview is available in English and Spanish. Continue reading