This chapter provides a broad overview of the Gold Coast from an urban planning perspective. What... more This chapter provides a broad overview of the Gold Coast from an urban planning perspective. What are the social and physical structures of the city? How has the city developed over time? What are some of the key planning challenges and opportunities the Gold Coast is facing? To answer these questions, the chapter provides a brief social profile of the city and examines its current land use patterns and urban form. It then discusses the planning processes and the role of key stakeholders in development of the city. Next, key current planning initiatives for the Gold Coast are outlined. The chapter concludes with discussion of planning challenges and opportunities for future development of the city.
The paper explains some of the earthquake resistance measures in traditional houses of Kathmandu,... more The paper explains some of the earthquake resistance measures in traditional houses of Kathmandu, Nepal. They include symmetry in design of buildings, double framing of openings and system of wooden wedges to secure timber joists with walls, all of which can help reduce earthquake effects. Based on information from secondary sources, the paper also discusses the causes of extensive damage in Kathmandu Valley after the major earthquake of 1934 and argues the need for the design against roof collapse to minimize the loss of lives during earthquakes in Nepal.
This chapter seeks to make a case for regional integration of urban governance at the local gover... more This chapter seeks to make a case for regional integration of urban governance at the local government level in Australia. Growing complexity of planning issues and changing community values require governments to constantly look for innovative formats of governance. There is a need to promote models of governance based on collaboration rather than competition between government entities. At the level of local government, collaborative partnerships that are sustainable can be reached between adjoining councils contributing as equals and driven by common values and the need to cooperate for better outcomes. By entering into voluntary agreements in the form of regional organisations of councils, an individual local council could enable itself to rise beyond solving problems regarding provision of services to its rate payers, to additionally take an active role in tackling higher level problems relating to regional development and sustainable development. This chapter describes the role played by regional organisations of councils in Australia in general, referring to a few case studies from Western Australia.
Abstract: Both South East Queensland and metropolitan Perth region have urban managementstrategie... more Abstract: Both South East Queensland and metropolitan Perth region have urban managementstrategies in place that promote transit oriented development (TOD).The key objective of thispaper is to conduct an exploratory comparative assessment of TOD planning policies andimplementation mechanisms in two metropolitan regions. The paper also examines the existinggovernance mechanisms for TOD development in two regions, using content analysis of keyplanning documents and conducting key informant interviews with selected planners and urbandesigners from two city regions.There is much that can be learned from experiences of TOD initiatives in the two metropolitanregions. West Australian state government has taken a more proactive role in implementing TODprojects through LandCorp and area redevelopment authorities that facilitate public-privatepartnerships and land assembly. South East Queensland, on the other hand, has focussed moreon the statutory policy instruments such as the Regional Plan...
Social capital is a central requirement for a successful climate change adaptation, especially in... more Social capital is a central requirement for a successful climate change adaptation, especially in Cambodia where formal institutions are still poorly developed. Collective action and not-for-profit bonding are important for climate change adaptation; however, these are not easily developed. This study examined the local institutions vital for the livelihoods of citizens who live in flood-prone Krapum Chhouk commune in rural Cambodia. Through observations and in-depth interviews with the local community, it investigated social capital in terms of the dynamics of relationships, relations of trust, and social norms and practices. This study found that most networks were profit-oriented. Traditional practices such as community assistance for either agricultural works or social welfare have been diluted, and relations of trust were an issue in some villages. The connections between local institutions were found to be lacking; cross-membership across institutions was limited. Overall, man...
The distinctive timber and iron house of Queensland, has evolved over time reflecting the culture... more The distinctive timber and iron house of Queensland, has evolved over time reflecting the culture of the local people and the climate of the region. These houses are currently facing major pressures due to gentrification and development in the older inner city suburbs of Brisbane. The key objective of the paper is to examine the major planning issues and opportunities for the continuation of vernacular traditions. This paper first discusses the historical development of ‘Queenslander ’ house focussing on some of its key architectural features and their suitability for the local climate. It then reviews policy documents of the Brisbane City Council (BCC) to identify the key planning issues relating to vernacular architecture. Lastly, it identifies the key opportunities to enhance the vernacular architecture in Brisbane. While there is generally a good community and council support for protection of vernacular architecture, there are issues relating to perceiving them as a hindrance t...
The paper explains some of the earthquake resistance measures in traditional houses of Kathmandu,... more The paper explains some of the earthquake resistance measures in traditional houses of Kathmandu, Nepal. They include symmetry in design of buildings, double framing of openings and system of wooden wedges to secure timber joists with walls, all of which can help reduce earthquake effects. Based on information from secondary sources, the paper also discusses the causes of extensive damage in Kathmandu Valley after the major earthquake of 1934 and argues the need for the design against roof collapse to minimize the loss of lives during earthquakes in Nepal.
In recent years, climate change and its impacts have taken centre-stage in the media as well as a... more In recent years, climate change and its impacts have taken centre-stage in the media as well as academic research. This has led to better awareness of the sustainability issue among the general public. However, studies have also shown that head knowledge is not necessarily matched by actual sustainable practice. The community plays an important role to effect lasting changes towards a more eco-centric behaviour. While research on this topic has been undertaken by various disciplines such as marketing and psychology, these have been done in isolation. The purpose of this paper is to draw together the knowledge from these well-established disciplines and identify the barriers and motivators to ecocentric behaviour. From here, a Six-P framework for nurturing eco-centric behaviours is developed. To illustrate the application of this framework, strategies adopted by green campus communities that reflect the Six-P framework are presented.
The Australian journal of emergency management, 2012
Public-private partnership has important roles to play in disaster management, including building... more Public-private partnership has important roles to play in disaster management, including building business and community resilience, developing community risk awareness and providing essential services. This paper reports on two recent initiatives in public-private partnerships on Queensland's Gold Coast. The first is an initiative by a local community group 'Varsity Lakes Community Limited' to prepare a disaster management guide for the masterplanned community of Varsity Lakes with support from NRMA insurance company and the local council. The second is the 'Community Watch' program initiated by the Gold Coast City Council to involve local community groups in various parts of the City for building disaster resilience. These two examples provide insights on evolving disaster management public-private partnerships that are more communitybased and bottom-up by nature. The study indicates that there is potential for including an additional layer of 'community...
This Conference Paper is brought to you by the Institute of Sustainable Development and Architect... more This Conference Paper is brought to you by the Institute of Sustainable Development and Architecture at ePublications@bond. It has been accepted for inclusion in Mirvac School of Sustainable Development by an authorized administrator of ePublications@bond. For more information, please contact Bond University's Repository Coordinator. Recommended Citation Daniel O'Hare, Bhishna Bajracharya, and Isara Khanjanasthiti. (2012) "Transforming the tourist city into a knowledge and healthy city: Reinventing Australia's Gold Coast" IFKAD-KCWS 2012 joint conference Knowledge, innovation and sustainability: Integrating micro and macro perspectives. Matera, Italy.Jun. 2012.
Numerous international studies have corroborated the value of public-private sector partnerships ... more Numerous international studies have corroborated the value of public-private sector partnerships in reducing vulnerability and building resilience to emergencies and disasters. This paper proposes a simple conceptual framework for public-private partnerships in emergency and disaster management that could be applied to research and policy analysis in Australia. The framework proposes three dimensions: sector types (public, business and community), partnership arrangements (legislated and formal to informal agreements), and partnership roles (strategic and resilience-building and response and recovery). This paper describes how the three sectors can work together under various partnership arrangements for preventive or responsive measures in emergency and disaster management. Public-private partnerships during and after the Queensland floods of 2010-11 are used to illustrate the relationships presented in the framework and to give a snapshot of these partnerships in Queensland.
This chapter provides a broad overview of the Gold Coast from an urban planning perspective. What... more This chapter provides a broad overview of the Gold Coast from an urban planning perspective. What are the social and physical structures of the city? How has the city developed over time? What are some of the key planning challenges and opportunities the Gold Coast is facing? To answer these questions, the chapter provides a brief social profile of the city and examines its current land use patterns and urban form. It then discusses the planning processes and the role of key stakeholders in development of the city. Next, key current planning initiatives for the Gold Coast are outlined. The chapter concludes with discussion of planning challenges and opportunities for future development of the city.
The regional plan for South-east Queensland has adopted the concept of transit oriented developme... more The regional plan for South-east Queensland has adopted the concept of transit oriented development (TOD) to manage the rapid growth in the region. This suggests a political commitment to a form of development that is supportive of mass transit and concerned with efficient land utilisation and environmental protection. In order to ensure the effectiveness of TOD projects, it is crucial that potential TOD locations are first properly evaluated. This paper has proposed a planning framework for evaluating potential TOD sites to assess their suitability as hubs for future transit oriented development. The framework for evaluation uses a combination of analytical methods of demographic, stakeholder, context and site analyses. The paper argues that TODs need to be located in areas where there is a predominance of demographic groups who are more inclined to use public transport and where there is a greater likelihood of community acceptance for higher density development. TODs should be si...
Many cities are facing challenges of urban sprawl, traffic congestion, diminishing quality of lif... more Many cities are facing challenges of urban sprawl, traffic congestion, diminishing quality of life and increasing pressure on their natural environment. Recent advancements in information and communication technologies (ICTs) such as wireless sensor networks and ubiquitous computing are potential tools for addressing these problems. How can the emerging technologies be used to create smarter, greener and more economically efficient cities? To what extent can ubiquitous technologies add value to place, community and environment? The paper examines current trends in ICTs such as wireless sensor networks, RFID, mobile devices and their potential roles in making cities sustainable. The paper develops a conceptual ICT implementation framework to make Gold Coast an intelligent and sustainable city. It examines the potential application of sensors for activities such as event and tourism management, enabling innovation, smart infrastructure, liveability and disaster resilience. Lastly, the...
This chapter provides a broad overview of the Gold Coast from an urban planning perspective. What... more This chapter provides a broad overview of the Gold Coast from an urban planning perspective. What are the social and physical structures of the city? How has the city developed over time? What are some of the key planning challenges and opportunities the Gold Coast is facing? To answer these questions, the chapter provides a brief social profile of the city and examines its current land use patterns and urban form. It then discusses the planning processes and the role of key stakeholders in development of the city. Next, key current planning initiatives for the Gold Coast are outlined. The chapter concludes with discussion of planning challenges and opportunities for future development of the city.
The paper explains some of the earthquake resistance measures in traditional houses of Kathmandu,... more The paper explains some of the earthquake resistance measures in traditional houses of Kathmandu, Nepal. They include symmetry in design of buildings, double framing of openings and system of wooden wedges to secure timber joists with walls, all of which can help reduce earthquake effects. Based on information from secondary sources, the paper also discusses the causes of extensive damage in Kathmandu Valley after the major earthquake of 1934 and argues the need for the design against roof collapse to minimize the loss of lives during earthquakes in Nepal.
This chapter seeks to make a case for regional integration of urban governance at the local gover... more This chapter seeks to make a case for regional integration of urban governance at the local government level in Australia. Growing complexity of planning issues and changing community values require governments to constantly look for innovative formats of governance. There is a need to promote models of governance based on collaboration rather than competition between government entities. At the level of local government, collaborative partnerships that are sustainable can be reached between adjoining councils contributing as equals and driven by common values and the need to cooperate for better outcomes. By entering into voluntary agreements in the form of regional organisations of councils, an individual local council could enable itself to rise beyond solving problems regarding provision of services to its rate payers, to additionally take an active role in tackling higher level problems relating to regional development and sustainable development. This chapter describes the role played by regional organisations of councils in Australia in general, referring to a few case studies from Western Australia.
Abstract: Both South East Queensland and metropolitan Perth region have urban managementstrategie... more Abstract: Both South East Queensland and metropolitan Perth region have urban managementstrategies in place that promote transit oriented development (TOD).The key objective of thispaper is to conduct an exploratory comparative assessment of TOD planning policies andimplementation mechanisms in two metropolitan regions. The paper also examines the existinggovernance mechanisms for TOD development in two regions, using content analysis of keyplanning documents and conducting key informant interviews with selected planners and urbandesigners from two city regions.There is much that can be learned from experiences of TOD initiatives in the two metropolitanregions. West Australian state government has taken a more proactive role in implementing TODprojects through LandCorp and area redevelopment authorities that facilitate public-privatepartnerships and land assembly. South East Queensland, on the other hand, has focussed moreon the statutory policy instruments such as the Regional Plan...
Social capital is a central requirement for a successful climate change adaptation, especially in... more Social capital is a central requirement for a successful climate change adaptation, especially in Cambodia where formal institutions are still poorly developed. Collective action and not-for-profit bonding are important for climate change adaptation; however, these are not easily developed. This study examined the local institutions vital for the livelihoods of citizens who live in flood-prone Krapum Chhouk commune in rural Cambodia. Through observations and in-depth interviews with the local community, it investigated social capital in terms of the dynamics of relationships, relations of trust, and social norms and practices. This study found that most networks were profit-oriented. Traditional practices such as community assistance for either agricultural works or social welfare have been diluted, and relations of trust were an issue in some villages. The connections between local institutions were found to be lacking; cross-membership across institutions was limited. Overall, man...
The distinctive timber and iron house of Queensland, has evolved over time reflecting the culture... more The distinctive timber and iron house of Queensland, has evolved over time reflecting the culture of the local people and the climate of the region. These houses are currently facing major pressures due to gentrification and development in the older inner city suburbs of Brisbane. The key objective of the paper is to examine the major planning issues and opportunities for the continuation of vernacular traditions. This paper first discusses the historical development of ‘Queenslander ’ house focussing on some of its key architectural features and their suitability for the local climate. It then reviews policy documents of the Brisbane City Council (BCC) to identify the key planning issues relating to vernacular architecture. Lastly, it identifies the key opportunities to enhance the vernacular architecture in Brisbane. While there is generally a good community and council support for protection of vernacular architecture, there are issues relating to perceiving them as a hindrance t...
The paper explains some of the earthquake resistance measures in traditional houses of Kathmandu,... more The paper explains some of the earthquake resistance measures in traditional houses of Kathmandu, Nepal. They include symmetry in design of buildings, double framing of openings and system of wooden wedges to secure timber joists with walls, all of which can help reduce earthquake effects. Based on information from secondary sources, the paper also discusses the causes of extensive damage in Kathmandu Valley after the major earthquake of 1934 and argues the need for the design against roof collapse to minimize the loss of lives during earthquakes in Nepal.
In recent years, climate change and its impacts have taken centre-stage in the media as well as a... more In recent years, climate change and its impacts have taken centre-stage in the media as well as academic research. This has led to better awareness of the sustainability issue among the general public. However, studies have also shown that head knowledge is not necessarily matched by actual sustainable practice. The community plays an important role to effect lasting changes towards a more eco-centric behaviour. While research on this topic has been undertaken by various disciplines such as marketing and psychology, these have been done in isolation. The purpose of this paper is to draw together the knowledge from these well-established disciplines and identify the barriers and motivators to ecocentric behaviour. From here, a Six-P framework for nurturing eco-centric behaviours is developed. To illustrate the application of this framework, strategies adopted by green campus communities that reflect the Six-P framework are presented.
The Australian journal of emergency management, 2012
Public-private partnership has important roles to play in disaster management, including building... more Public-private partnership has important roles to play in disaster management, including building business and community resilience, developing community risk awareness and providing essential services. This paper reports on two recent initiatives in public-private partnerships on Queensland's Gold Coast. The first is an initiative by a local community group 'Varsity Lakes Community Limited' to prepare a disaster management guide for the masterplanned community of Varsity Lakes with support from NRMA insurance company and the local council. The second is the 'Community Watch' program initiated by the Gold Coast City Council to involve local community groups in various parts of the City for building disaster resilience. These two examples provide insights on evolving disaster management public-private partnerships that are more communitybased and bottom-up by nature. The study indicates that there is potential for including an additional layer of 'community...
This Conference Paper is brought to you by the Institute of Sustainable Development and Architect... more This Conference Paper is brought to you by the Institute of Sustainable Development and Architecture at ePublications@bond. It has been accepted for inclusion in Mirvac School of Sustainable Development by an authorized administrator of ePublications@bond. For more information, please contact Bond University's Repository Coordinator. Recommended Citation Daniel O'Hare, Bhishna Bajracharya, and Isara Khanjanasthiti. (2012) "Transforming the tourist city into a knowledge and healthy city: Reinventing Australia's Gold Coast" IFKAD-KCWS 2012 joint conference Knowledge, innovation and sustainability: Integrating micro and macro perspectives. Matera, Italy.Jun. 2012.
Numerous international studies have corroborated the value of public-private sector partnerships ... more Numerous international studies have corroborated the value of public-private sector partnerships in reducing vulnerability and building resilience to emergencies and disasters. This paper proposes a simple conceptual framework for public-private partnerships in emergency and disaster management that could be applied to research and policy analysis in Australia. The framework proposes three dimensions: sector types (public, business and community), partnership arrangements (legislated and formal to informal agreements), and partnership roles (strategic and resilience-building and response and recovery). This paper describes how the three sectors can work together under various partnership arrangements for preventive or responsive measures in emergency and disaster management. Public-private partnerships during and after the Queensland floods of 2010-11 are used to illustrate the relationships presented in the framework and to give a snapshot of these partnerships in Queensland.
This chapter provides a broad overview of the Gold Coast from an urban planning perspective. What... more This chapter provides a broad overview of the Gold Coast from an urban planning perspective. What are the social and physical structures of the city? How has the city developed over time? What are some of the key planning challenges and opportunities the Gold Coast is facing? To answer these questions, the chapter provides a brief social profile of the city and examines its current land use patterns and urban form. It then discusses the planning processes and the role of key stakeholders in development of the city. Next, key current planning initiatives for the Gold Coast are outlined. The chapter concludes with discussion of planning challenges and opportunities for future development of the city.
The regional plan for South-east Queensland has adopted the concept of transit oriented developme... more The regional plan for South-east Queensland has adopted the concept of transit oriented development (TOD) to manage the rapid growth in the region. This suggests a political commitment to a form of development that is supportive of mass transit and concerned with efficient land utilisation and environmental protection. In order to ensure the effectiveness of TOD projects, it is crucial that potential TOD locations are first properly evaluated. This paper has proposed a planning framework for evaluating potential TOD sites to assess their suitability as hubs for future transit oriented development. The framework for evaluation uses a combination of analytical methods of demographic, stakeholder, context and site analyses. The paper argues that TODs need to be located in areas where there is a predominance of demographic groups who are more inclined to use public transport and where there is a greater likelihood of community acceptance for higher density development. TODs should be si...
Many cities are facing challenges of urban sprawl, traffic congestion, diminishing quality of lif... more Many cities are facing challenges of urban sprawl, traffic congestion, diminishing quality of life and increasing pressure on their natural environment. Recent advancements in information and communication technologies (ICTs) such as wireless sensor networks and ubiquitous computing are potential tools for addressing these problems. How can the emerging technologies be used to create smarter, greener and more economically efficient cities? To what extent can ubiquitous technologies add value to place, community and environment? The paper examines current trends in ICTs such as wireless sensor networks, RFID, mobile devices and their potential roles in making cities sustainable. The paper develops a conceptual ICT implementation framework to make Gold Coast an intelligent and sustainable city. It examines the potential application of sensors for activities such as event and tourism management, enabling innovation, smart infrastructure, liveability and disaster resilience. Lastly, the...
Summary Having endorsed the policy of Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) followed by the ... more Summary Having endorsed the policy of Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) followed by the ratification of the Earth Summit (1992) charter, Australia has embraced the principles of Local Agenda 21 (LA21). Our local councils are, consequently, required to ...
These databases contain citations from different subsets of available publications and different ... more These databases contain citations from different subsets of available publications and different time periods and thus the citation count from each is usually different. Some works are not in either database and no count is displayed. Scopus includes citations from articles ...
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