Research
Urban planning, aviation policy, housing governance, and university teaching & learning.
This chapter proposes a 4-P placemaking framework and applies it to Varsity Lakes to examine how design, governance, community activity and place identity contribute to social sustainability in master‑planned communities.
This article analyses the Gold Coast’s emerging smart city trajectory through a five‑theme framework, identifying key opportunities and structural challenges shaping its transition. More integrated planning, stronger governance and sustained digital investment are essential for regional cities seeking to develop as smart cities.
This chapter examines the rise of micro and high‑rise apartments in Australian capital cities, driven by affordability pressures and investor demand. It critically reviews their design challenges and offers recommendations to improve liveability and sustainability in future apartment development.
This paper analyses the growing popularity of micro houses on the Gold Coast, driven by affordability pressures and demand for more compact, efficient living. It evaluates their benefits and challenges and considers the implications for housing supply and planning in fast‑growing regional cities.
This paper develops a framework for assessing housing market maturity and applies it to Australia and China to compare their structural, regulatory and market characteristics. It highlights key lessons for improving transparency, efficiency and long‑term performance in both housing systems.
This paper assesses the economic and taxation benefits generated by the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS), quantifying government revenue and employment outcomes. It finds that the scheme delivered significant economic value relative to public investment and offers insights for future affordable housing policy design.
This paper examines how the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) has influenced investor behaviour, investment portfolios and satisfaction levels. It assesses NRAS’s effectiveness in shaping housing investment patterns and provides evidence to guide future affordable‑housing policy.
This chapter offers a planning overview of the Gold Coast, tracing its development, land‑use patterns and governance structures. It identifies the city’s key planning challenges and opportunities and emphasises the importance of integrated, sustainable approaches to future growth.
This paper develops a conceptual framework for smart cities and applies it to the Gold Coast to identify the technological, governance and economic factors shaping its smart‑city development. It highlights both the opportunities and challenges facing regional cities aiming to become more sustainable, resilient and knowledge‑driven.