Research
Urban planning, aviation policy, housing governance, and university teaching & learning.
Investigates how Gold Coast Airport contributes to local and regional economic development and proposes a more integrated planning framework
Examines how drones are reshaping runway inspections by addressing the safety, efficiency and human‑error limitations of conventional methods
Explores opportunities and risks of AI- and ML-driven valuation and offers recommendations to support ethical, accountable and sustainable adoption
Proposes a four‑tier airport classification framework to support clearer, more strategic and sustainable decision‑making
Gold Coast Airport’s cross‑border location has created fragmented governance, uneven collaboration and missed economic opportunities. This article argues for integrated cross‑border planning—through renewed agreements, harmonised frameworks and a federally led committee—to unlock the airport’s full regional economic potential.
Australia’s housing crisis demands a coordinated, multi‑sectoral systems approach. This white paper synthesises insights from a national think tank to outline practical strategies to create a more equitable, sustainable housing system.
Clear, accessible communication is fundamental to a well‑functioning planning system, yet planning language often remains opaque to both practitioners and the public. It highlights the need for more intentional, plain‑language communication to strengthen understanding and engagement.
This editorial reflects on 2022 as a year of disruption and adjustment, shaped by the easing of COVID‑19 restrictions, major floods, rising living costs and ongoing planning reforms. It considers how these pressures created both challenges and new opportunities for planning practice in New South Wales, Australia.
This article investigates how pandemic‑induced ‘tree‑change’ migration has exacerbated housing affordability pressures in Armidale. It analyses the resulting impacts on local planning and development directions and underscores the need for more adaptive housing strategies.