URBAN FUTURES
Key capabilities
> Leading experts in housing and urban planning
> Urban analytics capabilities with big data , machine learning , visualisation , and generative AI
> Multi-disciplinary solutions to urban problems
Differentiators
> Partnerships with over 100 industry , government , academic , and community organisations > Substantial media profile > Training ground for the next generation of urban thinkers , shapers and analysts
Key customers
> Local , state and federal governments > Industry > Community and not-for-profit organisations
Key partnerships
> Office of the NSW Chief Scientist
& Engineer > Commonwealth Bank of Australia > PEXA
Sustainable development goals
> No poverty > Good health and well-being > Affordable and clean energy > Decent work and economic growth > Industry , innovation and infrastructure > Reduced inequalities > Sustainable cities and communities > Responsible consumption and production > Climate action > Partnerships for the goals
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City Futures Research Centre
Partnering with governments and communities to tackle urban challenges in equity , housing , sustainability , and more
Research Centre
The City Futures Research Centre at UNSW has been a national leader in scholarly , applied public interest research on our cities since 2005 . In undertaking this research , the Centre collaborates with various academic researchers across Australia and overseas .
The Centre ’ s applied focus also involves strong partnerships with local , state and federal government agencies , as well as industry stakeholders and community groups , to develop evidence-based ideas for tackling the complex challenges of urban change and growth . All while never losing sight of its commitment to independent public interest research , a critical component of the Centre ’ s philosophy .
Situated within the Faculty of Arts , Design , and Architecture , City Futures advances the understanding of cities by focusing on people , places , policies , and technologies . The Centre researches the major urban challenges of city equity , housing , productivity , sustainability , resilience , governance , and renewal in partnership with governments , industry , not-for-profit organisations , and communities . • 33