Sustainable Cities

This seven part series explores some of the major issues for cities in becoming more liveable and sustainable.

Use case studies to explore the issues and hear future planners and designers talk about our cities.

Episodes

  • Listen: Episode 1 MP3
  • Download: Episode 1 PDF
    As cities continue to grow what can we learn from one another to make them more liveable?
  • Listen: Episode 3 MP3
  • Download: Episode 3 PDF
    In this program we focus on Singapore, a city with a population of around 4 million on an island that is about half the size of Manhattan.
  • Listen: Episode 4 MP3
  • Download: Episode 4 PDF
    In this program, we focus on Thailand's capital, Bangkok, a mega city hosting almost 10 million people each day.
  • Listen: Episode 5 MP3
  • Download: Episode 5 PDF
    Melbourne, capital city of the southern mainland state of Victoria, is regarded as one of the world's most liveable cities.
  • Listen: Episode 6 MP3
  • Download: Episode 6 PDF
    Sustainable development is critical for the future of the Chinese capital, Beijing.
  • Listen: Episode 7 MP3
  • Download: Episode 7 PDF
    The challenges for the future include urban sprawl, waste management, pollution, transport strategies and natural resources management.
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