Urban Renaissance : a Sustainable Future.

Canberra is at a turning point in its history. It established a reputation in the twentieth century as a model for city planning, but some of the assumptions which guided its development in the past need to be re-examined in the light of current trends and the goals of sustainable development. In particular, Canberra has become a city with an entrepreneurial spirit and strong private sector development linked to government and higher education. This gives local actors the opportunity to make careful strategic choices about how best to maintain the high standard of living and quality of landsca.  Read more...