Mike Harris

pocket park in alexandria

In growing cities, where we need to squeeze the most out of every parcel of land, where do we find the space for new outdoor recreational areas?

pocket park in alexandria

These miniature-sized parks could help insert more public recreational spaces into our cities.

a waratah train approaches central station

More cities worldwide are experimenting with zero-fare public transport.

birdseye shot of two people riding bikes on a cycle path

The benefits of more cycling infrastructure pedal themselves, says a UNSW urban design expert.

People in barangaroo

The emergence of these pseudo-public spaces raises fundamental questions about the value of a public domain that is by the public, for the public.

desire path

These unsanctioned footpaths defy design, but is that necessarily a bad thing?

pedestrian friendly street

Wider footpaths, separated cycleways and pedestrian-friendly streets could become the norm, says a UNSW Built Environment expert. 

Crown Casino Sydney

In many countries, city-shaping mega-projects are generally overseen by local government, but in Australia state governments often step in and exclude council and community representatives from the process.

sydney congestion

The problem in fast-growing Sydney isn't too many people, it's too many cars, says a UNSW urban design expert.

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Students Larissa Tse and Trystan Graham talk to their lecturer for World Landscape Architecture Month.