urban design

The roads of many European, as well as Asian cities such as Bangok, are vibrant city spaces with diverse transport modes.

It’s time to move beyond the false binary of roads vs public transport

By Ian Woodcock — April 12, 2019

Visible emissions are just one part of the rapid increase in toxic global air pollution. Photo: Veeterzy

Air pollution: the single greatest health risk of our century

By Catherine McGauran — February 26, 2019

Darwin needs an urban plan to reduce asphalt (and temperatures) Image: ABC Radio Darwin

Foreground reads: our pick from around the web in September

By Foreground — September 20, 2018

Would cities benefit from more autonomous governance? Image by Beau Giles.

Do Australian cities need major governance reform?

By Marcus Spiller — August 16, 2018

Constitution Avenue is one of Canberra's prime avenues.

After the Griffins: reclaiming Canberra’s streets for people

By Foreground — June 8, 2018

Between May - August, Foreground will explore 'The Street', to better understand what the future holds.

The Street

By Foreground — May 3, 2018

South Melbourne Primary School integrates community services alongside education. Image: Chris Matterson.

A fenceless, vertical school in Melbourne trades hard borders for close-knit community

By Foreground — April 4, 2018

Pundits cite parklets as urban interventions that foster a sense of social inclusion. Image: Seattle Department of Transport.

Pick a Parklet: People love them, and so should business, too

By Amelia Thorpe — December 7, 2017

Australia by Design's Sharon Mackay.

Network Ten to survey Australian landscapes

By Foreground — November 8, 2017

Climate is only one of many variables whose impact on the city is impossible to predict

Uncertain future: why our cities need more options and less codes

By Foreground — October 11, 2017

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Mall Seats come in DDA iterations, and with curves to allow people to sit for longer.

How to place seats in the city

By Street Furniture Australia — September 20, 2017

Urban Food Street has turned street verges into productive gardens in Buderim. Image: Caroline Kemp

Street eats: from suburban wasteland to community kitchen

By Zoe Myers — September 19, 2017