Journal Article
Carl Higgs,
Amanda Alderton,
Julianna Rozek, Deepti Adlakha,
Professor Hannah Badland, Geoff Boeing,
Dr Alan Both, Ester Cerin, Manoj Chandrabose,
Dr Chris De Gruyter,
Dr Lucy Gunn, Alysha De Livera, Erica Hinckson, Shiqin Liu, Suzanne Mavoa, James Sallis,
Koen Simons,
Distinguished Professor Billie Giles-Corti
Analysis & Policy Observatory
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News
24 June 2022
This year, Melbourne was the only Australian city to take a top-10 spot in the Economist Intelligence Unit liveable cities index, sharing tenth place with Osaka. But how meaningful are these rankings?
Current Projects
2021–2023
This project will collect qualitative data after the transformation of the Upper Stony Creek, to better understand how urban greening projects impact resident perceptions of wellbeing, especially in disadvantaged areas with a lack of greenspace.
Current Projects
2020 (ongoing)
People and Place at Minta is a longitudinal study exploring the long-term impacts of place-making and innovation initiatives at Stockland’s Minta Farm estate on residents’ sense of wellbeing and active connections to place.
News
13 May 2021
After undergoing the harshest lockdowns in the country, how should Victoria spend its budget to bounce back? RMIT academics share their expert view on where best to splash the cash for the state’s COVID-19 recovery.
Current Projects
2021 (ongoing)
This project brings together researchers and practitioners planning for equitable health and wellbeing outcomes for all in the context of a changing climate.
News
15 March 2021
Melbourne is ready for business and to entice Victorians to stay and play in metropolitan Melbourne the State Government is releasing travel vouchers. But is this enough to revitalise the city?
News
21 September 2020
From turning back the emissions clock to building more durable roads from old tyres, RMIT researchers are tackling today’s biggest challenges and developing solutions for a more sustainable world.
News
10 August 2020
New research aims to strengthen walkability in rural and regional areas, delivering an innovative smart online tool to support and encourage Australians to get active.
News
31 July 2020
With its high population density and compact built environment, the Catalan capital is employing nature-based solutions to tackle typical urban challenges and improve the life of its inhabitants.
News
04 May 2020
Creating new co-working office spaces in our suburbs could be accessible to 97% of Melburnians with just a short ride or walk, helping manage risk post COVID-19, finds new RMIT research.
Blog
18 February 2020
The more immediate need is to focus on improving conditions in our major cities. Our smaller towns matter, but we can’t neglect the urgent need to get better at doing the bigger ones right.
News
05 February 2020
A groundbreaking new digital platform is set to transform how we map liveability in major cities across the country, in an Australian first.
