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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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