Cities Research Institute

The iKnow, weKnow project aims to co-design a toolbox of innovative, community-based approaches for managing water and energy in remote First Nations communities. This project will integrate digital and non-digital tools to develop an innovative suite of approaches, rigorously tested and evaluated, and deeply rooted in Indigenous pedagogies. These tools…

This PhD project aims to assess the viability of RWS as a growing medium for Trees on Buildings. Specific objectives of the project are: To identify the most suitable RWS design for Trees on Buildings, to discover the most compatible tree species for Trees on Buildings in Brisbane, and to…

Implementing offshore hybrid renewable energy systems have strong potential to accelerate our transition to a net-zero economy. However, there is a lack of a systemic and autonomous spatial approach to evaluate the potential sites for coupled wind and solar, considering multi-criteria covering environmental, technical, economic and social aspects. This project…

To create a truly integrated and accessible transport network, a broader network-wide focus on accessibility is required. This research project seeks to explore the various factors that contribute to transport inequity and identify interventions TMR can take to promote transport equity across the transport network. Adopting a universal design mindset,…

As the world strives to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, this book deftly examines the capacity and potential of public space design to tackle key issues related to climate change, violence, safety, law, cultural and gender inclusivity, and landscape design.

This PhD research project explores how micromobility (MM), including e-bikes and e-scooters, can be harnessed for improved event management. The project will: interview a variety of stakeholders to understand how we can improve MM parking and operations at events; compare and analyse trip data from users at different stadia and…

Our research investigates how to improve climate change adaptation responses with a particular focus on the transitioning and repurposing of properties (otherwise known as managed retreat or planned retreat). We address three main research questions: 1. What are the key factors that determine the success or failure of transitioning…

EcoSummit 2023 is a forum for scientists, policy-makers and practitioners to take a cross disciplinary approach focused on climate adaptation and the development of environmental and socio-economic resilience and, sustainable global prosperity. All areas of engineering, science, environmental modelling and policy will be considered in this work. An additional focus…

Transport is one of the key enablers of tourism development and growth. The emerging innovations in tourism transport include micromobility (small, lightweight devices such as electric scooters or bicycles) and microtransit (on-demand and flexible public transport). These can both can be integrated using Mobility as a Service (MaaS) –…

This course aims to improve the participants’ knowledge and skills on the importance of mainstreaming DRM into annual development programming and budgeting both at national and sub-national levels. This course complements the work of DFAT’s DRM program (a.k.a. SIAP SIAGA program) aims to improve Indonesia’s ability to prevent, prepare for,…