Population growth, regional connectivity, and city planning — international lessons for Australian practice
Nicole Gurran, Ann Forsyth, Michael Darcy, Glen Searle, Caitlin Buckle, Sarah Zou
Abstract
This project examines international models of metropolitan and regional planning, focusing on governance, spatial organisation, and connectivity, to identify drivers of economic and social outcomes. It identifies lessons for Australian practice through a review of capital city and regional planning frameworks, and interviews with planners across three levels of government.
Topics & Concepts
Metropolitan areaRegional planningCorporate governanceRegional scienceGovernment (linguistics)Urban planningSocial capitalEnvironmental planningSpatial planningCapital cityGeographyPopulationRegional developmentEconomic growthEnvironmental resource managementBusinessPolitical scienceSociologyEconomic geographyEconomicsFinanceDemographyArchaeologyBiologyLinguisticsLawEcologyPhilosophyRural development and sustainabilityCross-Border Cooperation and IntegrationIsland Studies and Pacific Affairs