Transit-oriented development in South East Queensland
Funding body: Queensland Transport
Project leader: Matthew Burke
Project description: This is a three year project to investigate transit-oriented developments in South East Queensland. Transit-oriented development creates mixed-use, higher density communities that encourage people to live near transit services and decrease their dependence on driving. The research will support the effective design and implementation of the South East Queensland Regional Plan.
Expected output: Reports to funding body
Status: Completed December 2008
Climate change, health impacts and urban adaptability: A case study of the Gold Coast region
Funding body: Department of the Environment and Water Resources (Cth), Gold Coast City Council, Queensland Office of Urban Management
Project leader: Scott Baum
Project members: Stephen Horton, Darryl Low Choy, Katrin Lowe, Brendan Gleeson
Project description: The aim of the research is to improve understanding of the interaction between climate change and health impacts in Australian cities. Central to the project is the integrated assessment of urban adaptability, civil response and governance arrangements associated with expected climate change scenarios.
Output: Report to Australian Greenhouse Office and journal article
Status: Completed November 2008