Australian PlannerPub Date : 2022-04-03DOI: 10.1080/07293682.2022.2091624
S. Patton, D. Pojani
{"title":"Some like it hot? Unequal provision of tree shading in Australian subtropical suburbs","authors":"S. Patton, D. Pojani","doi":"10.1080/07293682.2022.2091624","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07293682.2022.2091624","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This pilot study, set in Brisbane, Australia, provides answers to the following research questions: (1) Is there inter- or intra-suburb inequality in street tree provision, in particular along routes that lead to public transport stops? (2) Are further investments in street trees justifiable on heatwave harm reduction alone? The pilot targets three suburbs away from the urban core, which have different socio-economic levels. The ‘number of street trees per kilometre’ is used as a foundational measure and a labour-intensive (but quite granular and accurate) data collection method is adopted. Our findings point toward inequality in the provision of street trees, especially in the lower income suburb. In the two wealthier suburbs too, street trees are not regarded as a pedestrian transport infrastructure asset. At the same time, our threshold analysis shows that street tree planting is justifiable on heatwave harm reduction alone. In the future, a study of all Brisbane streets would provide more conclusive answers.","PeriodicalId":45599,"journal":{"name":"Australian Planner","volume":"58 1","pages":"1 - 10"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2022-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42101459","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Australian PlannerPub Date : 2022-04-03DOI: 10.1080/07293682.2022.2113548
Angelo Korsanos
{"title":"The failure of the ‘Housing Diversity Code’ to deliver housing diversity","authors":"Angelo Korsanos","doi":"10.1080/07293682.2022.2113548","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07293682.2022.2113548","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This article explores the policy failure of the NSW ‘Low Rise Housing Diversity Code’ (implemented through State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008 (Codes SEPP)). The Code came into full effect (across all NSW LGAs) on the 1st of July 2020 following a number of deferral periods since its formal adoption in 2018. The Code was intended to address Sydney's ‘missing middle’, notably medium density housing to address affordability and the relative imbalance in available housing typologies between polarised market choices; the detached suburban house on a remote (greenfields) lot, and the apartment in a high density metropolitan centre. The policy ultimately failed to deliver the intended diversity it had seemingly promised. This article explores technical, legislative, political and economic factors contributing to the Code's limited application, as well as actions that further curtailed housing diversity, counter to the Code's intent.","PeriodicalId":45599,"journal":{"name":"Australian Planner","volume":"58 1","pages":"59 - 62"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2022-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46273403","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Australian PlannerPub Date : 2022-04-03DOI: 10.1080/07293682.2022.2116062
A. J. Veal, A. Piracha
{"title":"Meeting the need for a rational basis for open space and recreation planning in new high density residential areas: the Recreational Activity Benchmark model","authors":"A. J. Veal, A. Piracha","doi":"10.1080/07293682.2022.2116062","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07293682.2022.2116062","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The development of new high-density residential precincts in Australian cities, notably in association with new public transport nodes (Transit-Oriented Developments – TODs), presents challenges for planners in creating living environments, including provision for open space and recreation. The traditional ‘standards’ method and other existing approaches to planning for open space and recreation have significant limitations in coping with the challenges presented by high-density developments. It is argued in this paper that a planning approach focused on recreation participation as the key performance criterion can provide a solution. The Recreational Activity Benchmark (RAB) model is presented and shown to be capable of providing for appropriate levels of recreational activity while making savings in land requirements.","PeriodicalId":45599,"journal":{"name":"Australian Planner","volume":"58 1","pages":"63 - 68"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2022-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43120147","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Australian PlannerPub Date : 2022-04-03DOI: 10.1080/07293682.2022.2096086
Matthew Zenkteler, M. Foth, G. Hearn
{"title":"Lifestyle cities, remote work and implications for urban planning","authors":"Matthew Zenkteler, M. Foth, G. Hearn","doi":"10.1080/07293682.2022.2096086","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07293682.2022.2096086","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Australia’s cities and regions are the envy of the world for their natural beauty and lifestyle amenities and attractions. Not only has this sustained the tree-change and sea-change movement, with broadband connectivity and the COVID-19 pandemic so-called ‘e-changers’ and ‘flee-changers’ are part of the populus seeking to combine career aspirations with lifestyle destinations. This paper discusses the growing popularity of remote, particularly home-based work, and planning and design responses that accommodate this type of work in residential neighbourhoods. The issues are exemplified through a case study of the City of Gold Coast drawing on mixed methods including survey instruments and a design charrette facilitated by the authors. The design charrette is reported via three integrative narratives of a remote worker, the neighbourhood and the city. Findings outline preferences of remote workers towards built environment and urban design features enabling collaboration and knowledge exchange and assist in a better understanding of the socio-economic factors behind the spatial distribution of home-based work. The study’s findings offer a range of implications for appropriate urban planning and design responses.","PeriodicalId":45599,"journal":{"name":"Australian Planner","volume":"58 1","pages":"25 - 35"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2022-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45809347","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Australian PlannerPub Date : 2022-02-06DOI: 10.1080/07293682.2022.2029922
M. Gjerde, B. Vale
{"title":"An examination of people’s preferences for buildings and streetscapes in New Zealand","authors":"M. Gjerde, B. Vale","doi":"10.1080/07293682.2022.2029922","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07293682.2022.2029922","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The appearance of the built environment is an important matter for most people, as it can affect their physical, financial and psychological wellbeing. Many studies have been conducted to understand people’s visual preferences for buildings and streetscapes and the majority have used photographic or video representations to stimulate responses. Few have asked people for their preferences as they walk along the street. This research addresses that gap in knowledge, utilising a mixed methods research methodology. People were invited to indicate their preferences while walking along three streets in New Zealand cities. The survey responses were supplemented by two focus group discussions. This research found that people prefer streetscapes where differences in height and architectural composition vary within a narrow band of difference along the length of the street. At the scale of the individual building façade, people were found to prefer traditional cladding materials such as brick and those that could be painted or refinished. Compositionally, people preferred buildings with discrete window openings, a finding that was strongly supported by a dislike for horizontally banded façade treatments. The findings invite questions around contemporary architectural design practices and how these can be directed toward creating a better liked built environment.","PeriodicalId":45599,"journal":{"name":"Australian Planner","volume":"58 1","pages":"36 - 48"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2022-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43557141","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Australian PlannerPub Date : 2021-10-02DOI: 10.1080/07293682.2021.2017989
A. Chandu, I. Woodcock
{"title":"The planning and machinations of the Tullamarine Airport rail link: a historical outline and plans for the future","authors":"A. Chandu, I. Woodcock","doi":"10.1080/07293682.2021.2017989","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07293682.2021.2017989","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Airports are city-shaping facilities and ground access to them is an important element of their city shaping effect. While many airports globally were treated as monofunctional transport facilities without the need for rail access, Melbourne's Tullamarine Airport was planned as the world's first ‘Airport City’, with direct access by rail as part of the concept. However, the construction of the link has been hampered by political vicissitudes. As recently as 2017, Infrastructure Victoria advised that rail access would not be needed before 2035 but by 2018, it was possible that Tullamarine could have rail access sooner. After almost 50 years in operation as a transport and commercial hub, the rail aspect of the ‘airport city’ concept now is set to materialise by 2029. This paper traces the history of rail access to Melbourne Airport within an international context, and discusses the current proposals against broader strategic transport and land use planning issues for the city.","PeriodicalId":45599,"journal":{"name":"Australian Planner","volume":"57 1","pages":"150 - 160"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2021-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47570403","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Australian PlannerPub Date : 2021-10-02DOI: 10.1080/07293682.2021.2017991
A. Kroen, Robin Goodman, E. J. Taylor
{"title":"Precinct planning for active and public transport in growth suburbs","authors":"A. Kroen, Robin Goodman, E. J. Taylor","doi":"10.1080/07293682.2021.2017991","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07293682.2021.2017991","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Goals for increasing walking, cycling and public transport use are widely adopted in contemporary Australian planning. However, new and outer suburbs are often car-dependent and comparatively poorly served by other transport options. These suburbs, therefore, warrant special attention when planning for active and public transport. In Victoria, Precinct Structure Planning (PSP) is one instrument to influence active and public transport usage from the beginning. Drawing on relevant literature, document analysis and 30 interviews with stakeholders involved in the process, this paper investigates to what extent the PSP process includes active and public transport provision. The analysis is based on elements identified in the literature as being conducive to public and active transport: such as local destinations, mixed land uses, dwelling density and street connectivity. Moreover, we identify some key points of apparent tensions and trade-offs in the current PSP process concerning transport. While the PSP process is well established and has improved, there are some clear limitations to the effectiveness of planning for active and public transport, such as the low ambition for density goals. Importantly, there are also major issues beyond the actual planning process, concerning implementation, which need improvement if goals for facilitating walking, cycling and public transport use are to be met in new suburbs.","PeriodicalId":45599,"journal":{"name":"Australian Planner","volume":"57 1","pages":"177 - 187"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2021-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"59519912","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Australian PlannerPub Date : 2021-10-02DOI: 10.1080/07293682.2021.2017993
Mark Del Aguila
{"title":"Neighbourhood environment walkability and the independence of older people: A comment on the 30-year plan for greater Adelaide","authors":"Mark Del Aguila","doi":"10.1080/07293682.2021.2017993","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07293682.2021.2017993","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT With more than 80% of older Australians living independently in the community, the role of the built environment in enabling ageing in place, physical activity and social connectedness are informing government policy on health and aged services. Driven by the World Health Organization’s healthy ageing policy framework, spatial planners are prioritising neighbourhood environment as an important urban strategy for maintaining independent living. A recognition that environmental inclusion enhances social inclusion, supports interdependent functioning and service non-utilisation, and contributes to the long-term sustainability of cities. With South Australia's ageing population demographic where one in four people will be aged 65 years or older by 2045, the targets in the 30-year plan for greater Adelaide will not achieve the anticipated benefits for the fastest growing segment of the population.","PeriodicalId":45599,"journal":{"name":"Australian Planner","volume":"57 1","pages":"206 - 210"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2021-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41890903","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Australian PlannerPub Date : 2021-10-02DOI: 10.1080/07293682.2021.2017994
Ishara Sahama, Stephanie J. Wyeth, D. Pojani
{"title":"Gender bias in the planning industry and planning outcomes","authors":"Ishara Sahama, Stephanie J. Wyeth, D. Pojani","doi":"10.1080/07293682.2021.2017994","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07293682.2021.2017994","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Through a dozen in-depth interviews of urban planning professionals in Brisbane, Australia, this study examines the relationship between the experience of women in the planning profession and the consideration of women’s issues in the city. The study reveals that Brisbane’s planning industry continues to be perceived by those who work within it as an ‘old-boys-club’. Planning practitioners are acquiring gender biases during their university education and possibly earlier – much before planning graduates enter the profession. Although the planning industry is adopting more inclusive leadership and management approaches and becoming more feminised, patriarchal relationships remain strong. Brisbane’s neoliberal planning and governance systems, and conservative business sector encourages and rewards ‘male’ behaviours in the workplace. The findings mostly corroborate earlier studies on gender issues in organisations. In the planning sector, gender issues are more concerning because they affect planning outcomes across the city, as well as the lived experiences and needs of women and other vulnerable groups.","PeriodicalId":45599,"journal":{"name":"Australian Planner","volume":"57 1","pages":"211 - 221"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2021-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44819933","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Australian PlannerPub Date : 2021-10-02DOI: 10.1080/07293682.2021.2017990
K. Ruming, Sharon Fingland
{"title":"Delivering Transit-Oriented Development in lower order centres: the case of Epping town centre, Sydney","authors":"K. Ruming, Sharon Fingland","doi":"10.1080/07293682.2021.2017990","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07293682.2021.2017990","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The urban renewal of middle-ring suburban centres has emerged as a central component of strategic planning in Australia. Often based on the design principles of Transit Oriented Development, the renewal of middle-ring centres is viewed as a panacea for many of the challenges facing Australian cities. However, implementation remains a challenge. Using Epping town centre, located in northwest Sydney, as an example, we explore a series of planning, governance and delivery challenges which emerge to inhibit renewal. Our focus is on; first, the challenges of fluid and uncertain planning identities in delivering renewal; second, the role of ad hoc and politically expedient transport infrastructure delivery in framing renewal; and, thirdly, the role of the private sector (especially foreign investors and developers) in delivering urban change. This analysis provides important insights for the planning and renewal of lower order middle-ring centres across Australia cities.","PeriodicalId":45599,"journal":{"name":"Australian Planner","volume":"57 1","pages":"161 - 176"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2021-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47082176","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}