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Bringing a spatial understanding of urban human conditions together with world class research, enabling city systems to transition at pace in response to complex legacies of settlement, climate change, community marginalisation and neglect in the Asia Pacific region.
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Developing governance systems for current and intergenerational equity

Developing demonstration methodologies leading to exemplar projects

Providing a platform for demonstration 'change stories', catalysing further research and projects

Developing new inclusive metrics for impact

Capacity building and knowledge sharing-leading to an education program

Building a coalition - a vibrant community of practice

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The Cities Institute offers a new way of working with academic research to create real change. We do not work in a conventional academic capacity but as a collective of researchers, academics, practitioners and policy makers.

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Why our cities need true representation

Australia is a nation of cities, with over 70% of the population residing in its eight largest urban areas. Despite this, our governance structures do not directly represent our cities.

ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Cities Institute Director Peter Poulet hosting a session of international speakers at the Global Health Leaders’ Forum
ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç leaders in cities thinking wow regional leaders

ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç leaders showcased their leadership in healthy cities across the Asia-Pacific region during the 10th Annual Global Conference of the Alliance for Healthy Cities in Seoul last week.

ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç students Anil Babu, Timothy Hutton, Tim Atkinson, and Anil Babu with Scientia Fellow at the ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Cities Institute, Dr. Jinhee Kim, and Salote Nasalo, Masters Candidate at the University of the South Pacific (and incoming ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Phd student).
Success in Seoul for ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç students

Two ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç student teams mentored by the ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Cities Institute last week won the top prizes at the 10th Global Conference of the Alliance for Healthy Cities in Seoul.

NSW Minister for Housing, Rose Jackson presenting at ºÚÁÏÍø´óʼǒs annual Gene Willsford UTZON Lecture
Social housing an investment in healthier cities, says Minister for Housing

The NSW Minister for Housing, Rose Jackson, made a passionate case for social housing investment at ºÚÁÏÍø´óʼǒs annual Gene Willsford UTZON Lecture this week.

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High-powered panel assembles to advise ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Cities Institute

The ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Cities Institute has assembled an esteemed group of experts to further its practice-based research, education and advocacy work for the future of healthy cities.

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Renowned First Nations leader joins the ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Cities Institute

We’re proud to welcome respected practicing architect and policy leader, Dillon Kombumerri, to the team as Professor of Practice at the Cities Institute.

ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç student Angela Le speaks with Federal Treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers at the Canberra showcase.
Meeting the Minister for Cities at the 75th anniversary

The new Minister for Cities, Senator the Hon. Jenny McAllister met the ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Cities Institute’s Professor Peter Poulet and Hannah Bolitho this week in Canberra at the Powered by ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç 75th anniversary showcase.

Thai delegation visits to further regional collaboration with ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Cities Institute
Thai delegation visits to further regional collaboration with ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç CI

A delegation of urban leaders from Thailand visited the ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Cities Institute this month to further collaborative opportunities with the Thai Department of Economic Promotions (DEPA).

The Institute has a commitment to knowledge transfer through education and innovation. We are developing a suite of educational products from a Master of Cities, Graduate Certificates, Diplomas and micro-credentialled short courses for city leaders across the globe.

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In the spirit of reconciliation, the ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Cities Institute acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, waters and community.