THE NEXT AUSTRALIAN CITY
THE SUBURBAN EVOLUTION
EDITED BY GUY GIBSON & ROSS ELLIOTT
Paperback, 300 pages, $39.95
ISBN: 9781923224056
Release date: May 2024
Dive into the heart of Australia’s suburban landscape with ‘Suburban
Futures.’ In this groundbreaking collection of essays, we challenge
prevailing misconceptions surrounding suburbia, shedding light on its
integral role in shaping our cities and communities.
For decades, suburbs have been unfairly stigmatised, dismissed as
inferior to centralised urban hubs. Yet, as Australians continue to
embrace suburban living, it’s clear that this preference reflects a
diverse and evolving urban tapestry. From post-World War II sprawl to
the rise of a new suburbanism, our cities are in a constant state of
flux, driven by economic shifts and changing work patterns.
Through international and local perspectives, ‘Suburban Futures’
offers a comprehensive exploration of the forces shaping our urban
landscapes. From the role of suburbs in the global economy to the
nuances of contemporary development across Australian states and
territories, this collection provides invaluable insights into the past,
present, and future of suburbia.
Assembled by Suburban Futures, a not-for-profit organisation
dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of suburban dynamics, this
book serves as a vital resource for policymakers, urban planners, and
anyone invested in the future of our cities. Join us in reimagining the
possibilities for Australian suburbs and fostering informed, inclusive
discussions about our urban future.
Suburban Futures is a not-for-profit collaboration of individuals and
organisations established to highlight the critical role that
Australia’s suburbs and regions play in the economy, vibrancy and
liveability of the nation.
Our advocacy is built on an evidence-based platform of commissioned
research, global insights and shared public policy and market
intelligence.
Table of Contents
1 The Evolution of Suburban Planning in Australia - Robert Freestone
2 Everywhere and Nowhere: The Contradictions of Australian Suburbia - Paul Burton
3 Killing the Dream Worldwide - Joel Kotkin and Wendell Cox
4 Land Use and Transportation Dynamics in Modern Cities - Peter Gordon
5 Neighbourhood Essentials – the Importance of Local Shops and Services in New Suburbs - Robin Goodman and Annette Kroen
6 The Master Planned Community: Time for a Drastic Re-think - Peter Walters
7 Enabling Australia’s Next City - George Wilkinson III
8 The Canadian Suburban Experience: Sprawl is Bad. So Why do We Keep Building It? - Antony P. Lorius and Laura E. Taylor
9 The Regulation of Residential Development in New South Wales - Gary A Shiels AM
10 Contemporary Suburban Development in Victoria - Peter Seamer
11 The Queensland Suburb: A Singular Vision - Laurel Johnson and Stephanie Wyeth
12 Suburban Development Through a WA Lens - Ray Haeren
13 Suburban South Australia - John Stimson
14 Suburban Development in Hobart, Tasmania – Past, Present, and Future – Jason Byrne, Sebastian D. Rossi, Emma Riley
15 Planning and Development in Canberra - Malcolm Smith, Mike Quirk and David Wright
16 Healing Darwin in the Post-COVD Era - Michele Lobo
17 Autonomous Cars Are About To Transform The Suburbs- Joel Kotkin and Alan M. Berger
18 Technology and the Suburbs: Exploring the Multilevel Spatial
Divide in the National Broadband Network - Tooran Alizadeh, Edward
Helderop, Tony Grubesic, Richard Ferrers
19 Case Studies in Retrofitting Suburbia: Urban Design Strategies for
Urgent Challenges - June Williamson and Ellen Dunham-Jones
20 Trends Shaping the Future of Australian (Sub)Urbanisation - Jason Byrne
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