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Urban Forest Community Engagement
Landscaping
Tuesday January 10 2017

Urban Forest Community Engagement

Community engagement is arguably the single most important component in modern urban forestry.

Can Rooftop Community Gardens Be Retrofitted?
Green
Monday August 15 2016

Can Rooftop Community Gardens Be Retrofitted?

Some green roofs function as community gardens, and these spaces can be valuable not only for the building occupants (who cultivate the garden), but for building...

Redefining the Concept of ‘Community Buy-In’
Urban Planning
Wednesday July 27 2016

Redefining the Concept of ‘Community Buy-In’

The words ‘community buy-in’ make me cringe, almost as much as ‘have your say.’ We have come so far in our community consultation and engagement practices...

Meet NORM, Who’s Breaking all the Rules on Precinct Scale Water Treatment
Green
Thursday June 30 2016

Meet NORM, Who’s Breaking all the Rules on Precinct Scale Water Treatment

Right now, NORM (Natural Organic Recycling Machine) is hard at work processing and cleaning wastewater in one of Portland’s latest urban regeneration areas, the Lloyd EcoDistrict.

Should Communities Be Allowed to Design our Cities?
Business
Tuesday June 14 2016

Should Communities Be Allowed to Design our Cities?

I’ve often found “public consultation” to be somewhat of a dirty phrase in the development industry.

Green Star Changing the Face of Business as Usual
Green
Thursday December 3 2015

Green Star Changing the Face of Business as Usual

In the last few weeks, the property and construction sector has reached a momentous milestone: 1,000 Green Star projects.

Is Planning Failing the Housing Needs of Seniors?
Residential
Tuesday December 1 2015

Is Planning Failing the Housing Needs of Seniors?

Our ageing society is going to put significant pressure on our ability to meet the demands of the senior cohort as the years roll on.

Rethinking Apartment Design For Kids
Residential
Wednesday November 4 2015

Rethinking Apartment Design For Kids

Most Australian cities are swinging toward apartment living but many think this type of high-rise living is not child-friendly.

Imagine Airports Becoming Destinations, Not Just Stopovers
Urban Planning
Wednesday October 7 2015

Imagine Airports Becoming Destinations, Not Just Stopovers

The Aeortropolis concept links airlines, airports and the community together to help turn airports into more than just a place to land.