Public policy literature overwhelmingly focuses on premium inner-city innovation precincts - but planned innovation outside typical inner-city innovation precincts is both important and possible. In this paper, we identify what makes planned innovation precincts successful and recommend that policymakers consider different policy mixes to support innovation in both the alleys of the cities and the valleys of the regions.

This paper has two purposes: to provide a clear justification in planning and economic theory for affordable housing contributions and to propose specific mechanisms by which affordable housing contributions can be efficiently and equitably generated via the planning and development assessment process.

For as long as we have had cars in cities, we have needed to find places to park them. But how should we manage the allocation of valuable urban land for car parking? Part of the answer can be found in paid parking and the economics behind it.

Current arrangements for approving new housing projects in Melbourne’s outer suburbs are wasting the available funds for infrastructure in these areas, shows new research.

More and more people are recognising the importance of open space for liveable, productive and sustainable cities. This article explores some of the opportunities in a new metropolitan open space strategy for Melbourne.