Publications
It is important to us that our work is readily accessible to both the public and the broader research community. All URP publications are available for download without charge. Hard copies can also be ordered by contacting the centre. A charge of $15 per publication applies.
The following links provide access to all URP publications, and our most recent publications are listed below.
Recent Publications
Protection of non-indigenous cultural landscape heritage values of the SEQ region: A policy and management hiatus (PDF 507k)
A/Prof Darryl Low Choy
Research Paper
April 2009
This review explores the planning and management of cultural landscape values in the South East Queensland region. It examines whether specific policy measures pertaining to cultural landscape values are present, and if they are being implemented and managed at the regional level.
A preliminary assessment of the potential to adapt ecological modernisation to the Australian context (PDF 465k)
Dr Michael Howes, Marteena McKenzie, Prof Brendan Gleeson, Rowan Gray, Dr Jason Byrne and Dr Peter Daniels
Research Paper
March 2009
This paper offers a fresh approach to understanding the Australian situation using the concept of ecological modernisation. EM argues that economic growth can be decoupled from environmental harm through various technological and institutional transformations. This paper's purpose is to create a theoretical framework based on EM that can be utilised for further research into Australia’s response to environmental issues such as climate change.
Climate change, health impacts and urban adaptability: Case study of Gold Coast City (PDF 2084k)
A/Prof Scott Baum, Dr Stephen Horton, A/Prof Darryl Low Choy and Prof Brendan Gleeson
Research Monograph
February 2009
The study develops a multi-dimensional assessment of the health vulnerability of communities to extreme weather events. It shows how to combine the risk of the event, measured over space, with the likely impact on different types of households. Adaptation to the inevitable rise in heat and flood events will require many initiatives. The study identifies a range of possibilities for local government consideration.
Urban planning for physical activity and nutrition: A review of evidence and interventions (PDF 1848k)
Dr Matthew Burke, Emily Hatfield and Joanne Pascoe
Research Paper
December 2008
The quality of the environment and the nature of development are major determinants of health. This review explores the relationship between health and urban form with a focus on physical activity and nutrition.