urban design

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.

ripened fruit displayed outside a fruit and vegetable store

Nearly two-thirds of suburbs in one major part of Sydney have no food stores at all. And in those that do, unhealthy food outlets outnumber healthy ones by more than six to one.

person riding an electric scooter

The rise of these micromobility services could help solve some major challenges facing our cities.

Aerial view of suburb

UNSW and partners launch a data-driven toolkit that rapidly calculates property valuations to inform urban development.

Vice Chancellor and President of UNSW, Professor Brungs, Professor Claire Annesley, Dean of UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture and Minister for Cities Rob Stokes

The Institute brings together diverse perspectives, expertise and experiences to solve the biggest challenges facing our cities. 

Sydney Park Wetlands

Engaging communities on water quality testing and stormwater management promotes cultural ownership and investment in sustainable water practices.

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.

Planning

The project will upskill regional councils to reap benefits of ‘smart places’.

people socialising in a park

For the areas of cities with less than 10 per cent green space, increasing that to 30 per cent could cut the overall odds of residents becoming lonely by a quarter.

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