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Jun. 10, 2014 / Gordon Price

Separation in Sydney: Capacity and Controversy

From the Sydney Morning-Herald: A Freedom of Information request turned up a gem of a report by Transport for NSW…
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Jun. 10, 2014 / Gordon Price

Colour and Light in Brisbane

As I’ve noted before, Brisbane beats Vancouver in its architectural diversity, notably in the use of colour and texture – for…
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Jun. 06, 2014 / Gordon Price

Vivid Sydney

How about us doing something like this: Vivid Sydney    …
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Jun. 06, 2014 / Gordon Price

Mandatory helmet laws: Policy Protection in Perth

World Streets reports on a case study of mandatory bicycle helmet laws in West Australia , as presented to the 29…
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Jun. 05, 2014 / Gordon Price

Three Good Ideas for Melbourne (Or, What I Said Down Under)

I was asked on the fly by Melbourne’s “Public Transit Not Traffic” to give ’em three good ideas in three minutes. …
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May. 29, 2014 / Gordon Price

The Morning Cycle at Bourke and Swanston

Stand at the corner of Melbourne’s two transit malls – Bourke and Swanston Streets – and you can watch the…
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May. 28, 2014 / Gordon Price

Colour in Melbourne

I’ve often praised Brisbane as an Australian city that knows how to use colour in its architecture.  (I did a…
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May. 24, 2014 / Gordon Price

Off to Aus. Lighter blogging ahead

For the next couple of weeks, I’ll be in Australia.  Doing this, among other things:  . If you’re a PT…
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May. 22, 2014 / Gordon Price

Puzzle Pic: Try to find a kid in a park in Perth

Further to the post below, there are lots of parks in Perth, particularly in the newer suburban sections in the…
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May. 21, 2014 / Gordon Price

Studies in Optimism: An Australian Lesson

While we’re making observations in Australia, here’s another one from The Conversation, the blog of Mike Sandiford – Director, Melbourne Energy…
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May. 21, 2014 / Gordon Price

An Empty Park in Perth and the Culture of Convenience

An unsurprising story – Canadian kids’ physical activity levels handed D- grade in new report – but with a surprising observation. For…
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Mar. 21, 2014 / Gordon Price

Brent Toderian: “Freeways don’t solve city traffic woes”

Brent is in Sydney, Australia – and here’s the message. From the Financial Review: No city ever solved traffic problems…
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Mar. 12, 2014 / Gordon Price

Call for Submissions: International Urban Design Conference

Submit your abstract for an opportunity to present at the 7th International Urban Design Conference: Adelaide, Australia – September 1-3, 2014.…
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Feb. 14, 2014 / Gordon Price

Australian View: The Cost of the Car and Possible Savings

Bob Ransford thinks Metro Vancouver mayors need a study like this Australian one to show voters. . Commuter costs and potential…

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