The Re-imagining the Australian Suburb project is a result of the collaborative efforts of seven research clusters that focus on separate but highly correlated areas of sustainable urban development.

Within these clusters, our researchers examine and review the current methods, thinking and practices that are being used and developed by our local governments, catchment authorities, housing and land developers, builders and planners in order to create more sustainable suburbs. We also look out for gaps in knowledge across the field of sustainable urban development and use our research to bridge these gaps.

Our research clusters:

Biodiversity Planning in Urban Fringe Landscapes

EcoFootprint of Aurora Estate

EcoHome – Sustainability and innovation in housing developments

Ecological Sustainability and Urban Development

Life Cycle Costing and Housing Affordability

Local Governance and Community Building

Sustainable Urban Water Systems