Suburban Futures

What do we mean when we say we want better suburbs? This Suburban Futures video clip features our directors Riye Arai-Coupe Bruce Harper and Todd Pepper as they explain. Better Suburbs = Better Cities!

Adam Allan is Brisbane City Council Chair of Planning and Suburban Renewal. He joined Directors and Corporate Members of Suburban Futures for a board lunch recently, kindly hosted by Rhonan OBrien at MODE. We couldn't let the chance go by without adding Adam to our list of readers of The Next Australian City. (He had one of the first copies, hot off the press. But we forgot to get the photo at the time). Here he is renewing the reader adventure as Suburban Futures Directors Simon Horne and Kerrianne Meulman look on. See what the fuss is all about. Get your copy direct from local Redlands based publisher Anthony Cappello at Connor Court via this link https://lnkd.in/erXy7wc7

Romilly Madew AO FTSE HonFIEAust EngExec looks pretty pleased to be presented with a copy of The Next Australian City by Suburban Futures in Sydney recently. Romilly heads up Engineers Australia and prior to that was CEO of Infrastructure Australia and also CEO of Green Building Council of Australia among many other things. Lovely woman into the bargain. We look forward to her feedback on the book. Get your copy direct from the publisher https://lnkd.in/erXy7wc7

Infill populations and more density will mean the need for more social infrastructure to support the additional population. That includes new schools. Download our free research piece which explores the costs and funding options for four different independent school scenarios of P-12 with 1000 students. Link here https://lnkd.in/gztn9j-S Alceon Group MODE GRC Plenary Group Independent Schools Queensland Todd Pepper Rhonan OBrien Christopher Mountford Guy Gibson Steve de Nys Simon Horne Bruce Harper Kerrianne Meulman Lisa Nixon Riye Arai-Coupe

The adaptive reuse of a former brewery site in San Antonio (Texas) into a world class mixed use suburban renewal project is inspiring. Read about it here: https://lnkd.in/gA5QHUt2

In this Youtube interview, editors of "The Next Australian City" Guy Gibson and Ross Elliott discuss the background to the Suburban Futures book and how it came about. The discussion lasts 20 minutes and canvasses planning policym housing, culture and more. If you haven't yet ordered your copy, you can purchase yours via Amazonhttps://lnkd.in/g3yr-Z2T https://lnkd.in/gA_M5DT5

🏆 More Exciting News! 🏆 We are delighted to announce that “The Next Australian City” has not only been recognised in the Research category but has also won the Overall Award at the prestigious 2024 Awards for Planning Excellence in Queensland! This honor highlights the collective efforts, innovative thinking, and commitment to sustainable and forward-thinking urban planning that went into making this project a reality. Receiving the Overall Award showcases how The Next Australian City is setting a benchmark for planning scholarship, aligning with best practice and inspiring new standards in community design and liveability. Congratulations to everyone involved for their hard work and dedication to shaping a brighter and more connected future. This achievement reaffirms that when we plan with vision and inclusivity, we pave the way for cities that truly thrive. Here’s to more projects that push boundaries and elevate the standards of urban development! 🌏✨ #UrbanPlanning #AwardWinning #Sustainability #QueenslandPlanning

🚨 Exciting News! 🚨 We are thrilled to announce that The Next Australian City, edited by Guy Gibson and Ross Elliott, has been honored with a Planning Institute of Australia (Qld) Award in the Research category at the 2024 Awards! This recognition is a testament to the book’s in-depth exploration of urban planning challenges and opportunities facing Australia’s future cities. It brings together the insights of leading experts, offering innovative ideas and practical strategies that resonate across the industry and beyond. As this was the Qld Awards, a special shout-out to the outstanding Queensland contributors: Prof Paul Burton, Prof Peter Walters, Dr Laurel Johnson, and Stephanie Wyeth. Your expertise and dedication have made this publication a standout in the field of urban research. A huge congratulations to all of the contributors who made this achievement possible. Your commitment to shaping the future of Australian cities is now celebrated at the highest level. To everyone involved in residential planning and development—this book is a must-read for those who wish to drive informed, impactful change in our urban environments. 📚🌆 #UrbanPlanning #AwardWinning #TheNextAustralianCity #PIAAwards2024

In this Youtube interview, editors of "The Next Australian City" Guy Gibson and Ross Elliott discuss the background to the Suburban Futures book and how it came about. The discussion lasts 20 minutes and canvasses planning policym housing, culture and more. If you haven't yet ordered your copy, you can purchase yours via Amazonhttps://lnkd.in/g3yr-Z2T https://lnkd.in/gA_M5DT5

Transit Oriented Development is much talked about but to date hasn't delivered on expectations. Why? This article explores some possible explanations. https://lnkd.in/gGjV8Vqy