URBAN FUTURES
City
Futures Research Centre : Compact Cities
Exploring the role of higherdensity ( apartment ) housing in the housing market , its impacts on neighbourhoods , and residents ' needs and experiences
Research Group
The City Futures Research Centre is a leading authority on compact city planning policy and the development , management , governance , and planning implications of apartment buildings and estates . This includes a particular focus on private strata-titled ( condominium ) developments , with research covering property title and ownership structures , estate management , new developments , urban renewal and redevelopment , building upgrades , and resident relationships .
The Centre ’ s research has been presented at parliamentary inquiries , informed legislative reform , used in professional training , and referred to in international legal deliberations and inquiries . Additionally , the centre produces the bi-annual Strata Insights Report , which is widely used by industry , government , and academics in Australia and New Zealand .
The group ’ s research has also created information , tools , and resources for managers and residents of strata-titled properties to enhance and improve the quality of their buildings .
Key capabilities
> Expertise in Australian and international apartment / condominium development
> Quantitative research on apartment development patterns , demographic trends , and economic benefits
> Qualitative research on owner / resident needs and preferences and decision-making by private sector and government stakeholders
> Qualitative research on decisionmaking by private sector and government stakeholders
Key customers
> Local , state and federal governments > Industry > Not-for-profits and community organisations
Key partnerships
> Australian Research Council > City of Sydney > Strata Community Association Sustainable development goals
> Industry , innovation and infrastructure > Sustainable cities and communities
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