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Community Preferences for Urban Systems Transformation in Australia

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  • Milo Costanza-van den Belt

    (Fenner School of Environment and Society, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 0200, Australia)

  • Tayanah O’Donnell

    (Fenner School of Environment and Society, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 0200, Australia
    Future Earth Australia, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia)

  • Robert Webb

    (Fenner School of Environment and Society, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 0200, Australia)

  • Eleanor Robson

    (Future Earth Australia, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia)

  • Robert Costanza

    (Crawford School of Public Policy, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 2600, Australia)

  • Jiaqian Ling

    (Fenner School of Environment and Society, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 0200, Australia)

  • Sarah Crowe

    (Future Earth Australia, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia)

  • Hao Han

    (Fenner School of Environment and Society, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 0200, Australia)

Abstract

Civil society engagement is important for enabling urban systems transformations that meet community needs. The development of Future Earth Australia’s Sustainable Cities and Regions: A 10-Year Strategy for Urban Systems was underpinned by cross-sectoral workshops in 7 Australian urban areas and interviews with key stakeholders to create a shared vision of both current and desired future urban structure and policy. We then created an online survey to gauge broader community feedback on the vision which emerged from these workshops and interviews, to compare their outcomes with the views of community members who could be directly impacted by urban decision-making. The survey consisted of 35 questions, which were shaped by the issues emerging from the workshops and interviews. The sample was self-selected, and the 641 respondents represented a cross-section of individuals interested in sustainable cities. Our survey results supported and expanded on the major conclusions of FEA’s National workshop and interview processes, including the need to develop transparent and responsive decision-making processes, limit waste and pollution and develop effective housing and transport alternatives with mixed-use neighborhoods and adequate green space.

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  • Milo Costanza-van den Belt & Tayanah O’Donnell & Robert Webb & Eleanor Robson & Robert Costanza & Jiaqian Ling & Sarah Crowe & Hao Han, 2021. "Community Preferences for Urban Systems Transformation in Australia," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(9), pages 1-23, April.
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