Thoughts on people, place and planning

Reflections on the human side of cities — how planning, policy and design can create communities that are connected, inclusive and built to last.

Now available: new insights paper - Planning for neurodiversity

An emerging aspect of planning and design practice is planning for neurodivergent people.

This paper brings together research and lived experience to explore how planners, designers and policymakers can better support neurodivergent communities.

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Vaere Social neurodiversity in planning research report

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Beyond supply: the case for social sustainability in Australian housing

Australian housing debates often focus on supply, density, and feasibility. But a social sustainability lens reveals a different set of questions around displacement, climate vulnerability, and who cities are actually being built for.