The detailed and evocative mappings of the WaterLore exhibition identify rich 'hotspots' for potential human intervention along iconic waterways.
Environment

WaterLore: what might drylands teach us about living with less water?

By — May 28, 2019

Detail of Canberra plan submitted to the Canberra design competition by the Griffins – "View from the summit of Mount Ainslie".
Cities

Remaking Lost Connections: a timely call to rethink the future of the city

By — May 16, 2019

Sydney's transport system is dominated by the car, despite global shifts to recognise the multiple benefits of walkability.
Transport

How can Sydney start a walking revolution to overthrow its killer cars?

By — May 15, 2019

Everyone is a pedestrian at some point in their journey. Roads serve part of an integrated mobility network in Japan. Photo: Sergio Rola
Cities

The Foreground five: our most-read stories for April

By — May 15, 2019

Rows of native Silky Blue Grass - Dichanthium sericeum - to be harvested for seed at Flora Victoria's seed production site north-west of Melbourne.
Environment

‘Wild’ grasses are in vogue as priceless native grasslands disappear

By — May 9, 2019

Planning

In Melbourne, collaborative development is turning grey streets green

By — May 2, 2019

Industry standard "pines in lines" reforestation in the U.S. is causing problems. Photo: Josh Withers - Warburton, Australia
Environment

Foreground reads: our pick from around the web in April

By — May 2, 2019

Politicians call for governance review for Fed Square as Apple fails to secure place for Flagship store. Photo: virginiam Flickr CC BY-SA 2.0
Public domain

“Public space should not be managed as a business”

By — April 29, 2019

Dr Michael Whitehead thinks that Eucalyptus Salubris should be known as the Sexy Gum. Photo: Keren Gila CC BY-SA 4.0
Environment

The sexy gum: a love story

By — April 24, 2019

Craig Reucassel (L) and SueAnne Ware discuss the Toxic City.
Cities

The Foreground five: our most-read stories for March

By — April 18, 2019

The multi-functional role of street trees as living city infrastructure is growing in importance. How can they benefit from smart technologies?
Technology

Smart streets, smart phones, smart watches… why not smart trees?

By — April 18, 2019

Trees play a key role in the religious and cultural observances of peoples around the world. The tree is central to Easter as well as Christmas. Photo: Joshua Earle
Culture

Into the woods: an Easter meditation on trees

By — April 15, 2019