City Futures Research Centre
Transforming Australian cities through evidence-based research and datadriven solutions
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Research Project
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Challenge
Cities face housing stress, fragmented planning, transport inequities and complex urban data gaps. Governments, developers and communities need actionable insights to design inclusive, efficient and sustainable cities that balance social, economic and environmental goals.
Solution
City Futures integrates four research programs: Housing informs affordable, secure and social housing policy; Planning advances compact, equitable and healthy urban development; Mobility develops sustainable, accessible transport systems; and Analytics delivers AI-driven tools, dashboards and scenario models. Together, these programs translate complex urban challenges into practical solutions, co-designed with policymakers, industry and communities for implementation and long-term impact.
Target customers / end-users
• federal, state and local government agencies
• urban developers, planners and industry peak bodies and partners
• communities and advocacy organisations seeking evidencebased urban solutions.
Progress
• informed NSW housing and transport policy, and national urban planning frameworks
• delivered AI and data platforms including CityViz, Housing Policy Bot and an AU $ 6.5m CRC project
• secured competitive ARC, AHURI, CRC-P and NHMRC funding.
Multidisciplinary team
Innovative research translation
Housing & Connected Communities
City Futures Research Centre delivers research, tools and policy solutions to guide Australia’ s urban futures. Integrating housing, planning, mobility and analytics expertise, the centre equips governments, industry and communities to make informed decisions that improve affordability, sustainability, accessibility and liveability in cities.