The potential role of transit-oriented development in Australian cities: a critical assessment using a suburban rail corridor

Given the concerns over sustainability, 'peak oil' and adaptation to climate change, urban development and transport systems are crucial issues in modern Australian metropolitan planning. Most current planning strategies argue for more compact cities and for higher densities in residential development, focused in particular along public transport routes. This project will critically assess the potential of the Adelaide's northern rail corridor to support more sustainable patterns of travel and will seek to identify the mix of land use policies, transport infrastructure provision and governance likely to be most effective in urban Australia.

 

This project is funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Project scheme for three years (2008-2011); Land Management Corporation (LMC); City of Salisbury; Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure; Town of Gawler; City of Playford

For further information, please contact Mike Taylor