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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.

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.

»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ leaders in cities thinking wow regional leaders

»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ 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.

Success in Seoul for »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ students

Two »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ student teams mentored by the »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Cities Institute last week won the top prizes at the 10th Global Conference of the Alliance for Healthy Cities in Seoul.

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 »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ’s annual Gene Willsford UTZON Lecture this week.

High-powered panel assembles to advise »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Cities Institute

The »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ 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.

Renowned First Nations leader joins the »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ 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.

Meeting the Minister for Cities at the 75th anniversary

The new Minister for Cities, Senator the Hon. Jenny McAllister met the »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Cities Institute’s Professor Peter Poulet and Hannah Bolitho this week in Canberra at the Powered by »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ 75th anniversary showcase.

Thai delegation visits to further regional collaboration with »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ CI

A delegation of urban leaders from Thailand visited the »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Cities Institute this month to further collaborative opportunities with the Thai Department of Economic Promotions (DEPA).
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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.

Professor Claire Annesley, Dean, »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Arts, Design & Architecture

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In the spirit of reconciliation, the »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Cities Institute acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, waters and community.