Draft of the new SEQ plan released – read Dorina Pojani’s expert opinion on ABC News
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Draft of the new SEQ plan released – read Dorina Pojani’s expert opinion on ABC News

The Queensland government plans to build nearly 900,000 new homes in the region to accomodate a projected population of 6 million in the next two decades. What form should the new housing take? Dorina Pojani says that Australia must overcome its “pathological fear of density” and embrace vertical living. Read the full story on ABC News: … Continue reading

Dorina Pojani’s book Trophy Cities featured by  BroadAgenda
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Dorina Pojani’s book Trophy Cities featured by BroadAgenda

Who designs cities? And who are they made for? In her book, ‘Trophy Cities:’A feminist perspective on new capitals,’ UQ|UP member Dorina Pojani offers a fresh perspective on socio-cultural and physical production of planned capital cities through the theoretical lens of feminism. She evaluates the historical, spatial and symbolic manifestations of new capital cities, as well as the everyday … Continue reading

More housing in flood-prone areas? Dorina Pojani chimes in on ABC News
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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