Innovation in how cities are governed is seen as providing solutions for the many challenges facing cities: climate change, housing affordability, livability, inclusion, equity and access to services and more. But how and why are novel approaches to governance becoming increasingly popular? What do they involve? Who do they involve? How do they work? Indeed,... Continue Reading →

Join us for a series of fascinating conversations about some of the most interesting books about cities and urban life. In keeping with the 2023 Festival of Urbanism theme of 'Contested Urbanism,' Dallas Rogers and Adam David Morton in Sydney, Jamie Peck in Vancouver, and Joe Penny in London interview authors about some of the most contested... Continue Reading →

Join us for a series of conversations about transforming infrastructure governance. Our shared futures and community well-being are shaped by urban infrastructure such as for transport, green space, water, social, and digital services. While many public discussions revolve around which infrastructure projects should be prioritised, there is growing recognition that questions of governance are critical... Continue Reading →