Parks & places

On the outskirts of Brisbane, an urban drain takes on a life of its own

by —July 24, 2020

Small Creek, Ipswich

Landscapology and Bligh Tanner have cut a waterway free from its concrete constraints to create living, breathing hydrological infrastructure, for humans and non-humans alike.

Cycling and walking infrastructure are consistently short-changed in transport budgets, and this under values the economic contributions of sustainable transport. Image: Marc Kleen
Transport

Cycling and walking are overlooked in Australia’s recovery budget, and this is a mistake

by , —July 29, 2020

Quarry Hills Regional Parkland Landscape Master Plan retains outer metropolitan areas earmarked for redevelopment as walking trails.
Parks & places

Food for the sole: These walks are about much more than getting from A to B

by —July 8, 2020

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The thriving, regenerated wetland at the Fentons’ farm, Lanark. Photo: David Hay
Parks & places

Foreground’s most-read: Top stories for June 2020

by —July 7, 2020

The lack of jobs in Western Sydney is forcing its residents into car dependence and long commutes. Image: Beau Giles
Planning & policy

Three planning strategies for Western Sydney jobs, but do they add up?

by —July 7, 2020

Turf Studio's design for Central Park Public Domain introduces laneways, plazas, parks and other places to explore on foot.
Parks & places

Walking wins: The prize-winning projects helping people get back on their feet

by —June 29, 2020

EcoLogicStudio’s HORTUS XL, where a substratum inspired by coral supports photosynthetic cyanobacteria in a biogel medium. The cyanobacterias’ metabolisms, powered by photosynthesis, convert radiation into oxygen and biomass.
Agriculture & environment

After architecture: Marco Poletto on designing systems for dark ecologies

by —June 29, 2020

While many councils ignore residents’ group Facebook pages, they can effectively mobilise communities for campaigns.
Planning & policy

How can digital platforms ensure citizens have a say in planning?

by , —June 24, 2020

The Winton Wetlands represent a bright spot for social-ecological restoration and renewal in the Murray-Darling Basin. Image: Lance Lloyd
Agriculture & environment

Restoring a gem in the Murray-Darling Basin: the success story of the Winton Wetlands

by , —June 24, 2020

Like many divisions in our society, road rage towards cyclists is underpinned by history and values. Image: TH Chia
Transport

Road rage runs deep: How can we overcome the motorist-cyclist divide?

by , —June 11, 2020

Protest in response to the death of George Floyd at the hands of police in the United States.
Culture

Our post-pandemic landscapes must be more equitable by design

by —June 11, 2020

John and Cicely Fenton's farm Lanark. Photo: courtesy David Hay
Agriculture & environment

A farewell to John Fenton, Australia’s influential “untrained environmentalist”

by —June 11, 2020

A seating sketch of Openwork's healing garden shows a tree at the centre of a gathering zone. Image: Openwork
Parks & places

The Foreground five: May’s most-read stories

by —June 3, 2020

De-activated play equipment in London during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.
Planning & policy

Rebuilding the post-pandemic city: Three quick wins with long term returns

by —May 28, 2020

Gospers Mountain, NSW, December 2019. Photo: Meganesia via Wikimedia Commons
Agriculture & environment

Australia, you have unfinished business. It’s time to let our ‘fire people’ care for this land

by , —May 28, 2020