On 15 July 2025, Anthem Press released Early Planning Utopias: A Feminist Critique, authored by UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani, ADP colleague Cathy Keys, and UQ|UP student Rory Little. This publication is particularly significant as it was supported by seed funding from the School of ADP. The book revisits seminal urban visions from the late 19th and … Continue reading
This chapter reviews and summarizes the literature on passive design strategies employed in cities with (a) hot and humid climates which are prone to monsoons, typhoons, and/or floods, and (2) hot and arid climates which are prone to intense sunshine, droughts, and/or sandstorms. Case studies include Guangzhou, Bangkok, Singapore, Granada, Athens, and Yazd. For all … Continue reading
Modern urban planning is intricately linked to public health concerns, with early twentieth-century planners segregating land uses and regulating development to help improve public health. Over time, this segregation created sprawling cities, now associated with poor health outcomes. This research explores how “ideas, interests, and institutions” (the 3Is) related to public health and planning have … Continue reading