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Why framing matters in economic evaluation

Lessons on reporting and measuring impact: What works, what doesn't, and why it matters

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Reimagining men’s sheds: Expanding their role in community wellbeing and inclusion

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Community Infrastructure

Men’s sheds build community and support wellbeing, but they must evolve. Expanding inclusivity and integrating into multipurpose hubs will strengthen their impact and future.

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The Queen Victoria Market: Essential infrastructure for Melbourne

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Community Infrastructure

The Queen Victoria Market is more than just a shopping centre—it’s vital city infrastructure that supports Melbourne’s economy, culture, and food security.

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Part 2: Choosing the right economic analysis for successful project delivery

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Understanding government project approvals, delivery, and evaluation is crucial for securing investment. This article clarifies key economic analysis techniques, from Environmental Impact Statements to process evaluations and impact assessments, helping clients navigate complex funding and approval processes.

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Part 1: Which type of economic analysis best helps secure project funding?

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Demonstrating project value to government and for-purpose investors involves aligning projects with policy objectives, addressing unmet needs, and ensuring viability while delivering social, economic, and environmental benefits, with a focus on clarifying the distinctions between terms like business case, cost-benefit analysis, and evaluation.

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We can't have housing without thinking about sustainable cities

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Housing

Australia's housing crisis has led to calls for greenfield land releases on city fringes. While first-home buyers seek affordable detached homes and developers find greenfield projects profitable, policymakers must ensure growth doesn’t lead to unsustainable development.

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Planning public toilets: An inconvenient necessity for local governments

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Community Infrastructure, Health

Public toilets are essential infrastructure, yet they’re often overlooked in urban planning. While they support public health, accessibility, and economic activity, funding challenges and policy gaps mean they are disappearing in many cities.

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