The question is not whether a city is fixed – it can never finally be – but rather what trajectory it is on.
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The government argues rather than be criticised it should be applauded for a job well done.
New taxes are never popular. But unless central government gives local bodies the power to raise more than just rates, budgets will never cover costs.
Periodic flooding in Kinshasa is a symptom of uncontrolled urbanisation.
A New South Wales senate enquiry into public toilets is underway. Now’s our chance to talk about how public toilets communicate social values.
Despite thousands of kilometres of coastline, 93% of domestic freight is transported on New Zealand’s roads. But shipping – and rail – can help build resiliency.
Health, infrastructure and AI are among the key themes being tackled.
Tens of thousands of planned new homes are said to be stuck in limbo because of concerns about their effect on nature.
From flood defences to another Auckland harbour crossing, NZ needs to spend more on infrastructure. But do we want today’s politicians to sign contracts our grandchildren will be bound by?
Stamp duty costs Victorians about $9 billion a year. There are more efficient ways to tax property.
Efforts to remove bike lanes in Toronto could result in more injuries and make transportation more challenging for people.
While the announcement of a high-speed rail line between Québec City and Toronto is a milestone, multiple hurdles must be cleared for this project to see the light of day.
A perfect storm of rising costs and declining revenues is stressing many US city budgets – and the Trump administration isn’t likely to send much help.
It costs money to maintain the various facilities, utilities and personnel that allow scientists to conduct research in the first place. Without federal support, institutions are left scrambling.
Research shows 37 new prisons have been built in Australia since 2000. But the evidence shows increased incarceration doesn’t help reduce crime.
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has introduced far-reaching economic reforms. They are unlikely to improve the living conditions of Nigerians in 2025.
Rail delays and other disruption caused by ageing infrastructure is threatening UK economic growth.
The Supreme Court will consider how far outward federal agencies should look when they analyze how a proposed action could affect the environment.
Cycling provides many physical and mental health benefits, but older riders have specific concerns, such as balance. A bike network expert explains what seniors need to be comfortable pedaling.
It’s unclear whether requiring the fund to prioritise certain kinds of investments will lead to lower returns. There’s a bigger question – why can’t the government fund priority projects through debt?
Top contributors
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Transport and Cities Program Director, Grattan Institute
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Emeritus Professor of Public Policy, RMIT University
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Associate Professor of Urban Planning, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Urban Policy and Director, Urban Futures Enabling Impact Platform, RMIT University
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Senior Lecturer in Urban Planning, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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Professor of Sustainability, Curtin University
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Executive Director, Better Infrastructure Initiative, John Grill Centre for Project Leadership, University of Sydney
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Director of Energy Studies, University of Florida
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Proprietor - Hale Consulting, The University of Melbourne
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Executive Co-Director, UNU Hub on Empowering Communities to Adapt to Environmental Change, United Nations University; University of Calgary
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Director, Centre for Western Sydney, Western Sydney University
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Distinguished Research Professor and Australian Laureate, James Cook University
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Head of Urbanism and Associate Professor of Urban Studies, School of Architecture, Design and Planning, University of Sydney
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Professor of Earth Sciences and Executive Director, Environmental Resilience Institute, Indiana University