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Interconnected priority research areas
An embedded First Nations voice
Challenge statement: How do we embed First Nations peoples’ knowledge, systems thinking and innovation into regional planning?
Our research program will identify how we can acknowledge, respect, embed and leverage First Nations peoples’ knowledge into our Region and City Plans, policy making and innovation districts.
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A connected Six Cities Region
Challenge statement: How do we strengthen physical and digital connectivity for people in our region through innovative governance structures and new technologies?
Our region offers new opportunities for enhanced connectivity through multi-modal forms of transport, including fast rail, three international airports and three deep water ports.
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Housing supply, diversity and affordability
Challenge statement: How do we provide a range of ‘home’ options that put people at the centre of achieving greater diversity and affordability in housing supply and ownership?
Working closely with our government partners in housing, our research program will inform the planning for future homes from a supply, affordability and diversity perspective.
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Inclusive places linked to infrastructure
Challenge statement: How do we develop local social infrastructure to improve equity and amenity in our communities and cities?
Our research will inform planning for culturally relevant place-making and consider proximity and access to transport and local services.
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Powering local jobs and economies
Challenge statement: How do we define the local and global comparative advantages of our cities and region currently and over time to ensure we leverage them for productivity, liveability, and sustainability outcomes?
This research will improve our understanding of the strengths of our cities and how best to leverage comparative advantage.
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Climate-resilient green cities
Challenge statement: How do we define the local and global comparative advantages of our cities and region currently and over time to ensure we leverage them for productivity, liveability, and sustainability outcomes?
This research will improve our understanding of the strengths of our cities and how best to leverage comparative advantage for the ecological, social and economic benefit of our communities and industries.
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The complete strategy, including our research priorities, approach, partners and information on our Innovation Districts, is available below.
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If you'd like to know about partnership opportunities or have any queries contact our Research Team.