Posts Tagged ‘urban planning’
A different way of viewing cities – paper on simulated urbanism
Posted in Research by fedwards on November 26th, 2008
Not necessarily linked to sustainability as such, this research paper discusses the interesting aspect of exploring cities through online games, such as Grand Theft Auto. This alternative viewpoint does get raised in sustainability as a new perspective regarding urban planning as a way to redesign the city to become more sustainable. This abstract was recently listed on Australian Policy Online. To view the full text click here.
Simulated urbanism and its effects on the negotiation of hyperreal cities
Rowland Atkinson and Paul Willis / Housing and Community Research Unit, University of Tasmania
Urban spaces have become blended even more seamlessly with their portrayal. Such representations are generated via a broad range of media which both influence and sculpt our sense of their constitution so that our sense of what the urban ‘is’ is inflected by a range of interpretations, atmospheres, inherited viewpoints, dialogues and scenarios derived from these media.
Tags: city planning, games, Grand Theft Auto, Models, online gaming, Research, simulated urbanism, urban planning
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Built Environment Meets Parliament 1-2 September 2008
Posted in Events by wynne.ma on August 27th, 2008
This message is from the Green Building Council of Australia
Built Environment Meets Parliament 2008
Showcasing leading industry and professional practice in the built environment
Join the Green Building Council of Australia, Planning Institute of Australia, Australian Institute of Architects, Property Council of Australia, and the Association of Consulting Engineers Australia for Built Environment Meets Parliament “BEMP” 2008 at Parliament House, Canberra.
Taking place from 1-2 September 2008, this is your opportunity to discuss policy priorities for the built environment, including:
- Infrastructure;
- Climate Change;
- Red Tape Reduction;
- Housing Affordability; and
- Innovation
Hear from confirmed keynote speakers such as The Hon. Tanya Pilbersek and The Hon. Peter Garrett and be inspired.
Network with speakers, BEMP (Built Environment Meets Parliament) representatives and fellow delegates at the welcome cocktails and the Gala dinner – which will also feature the presentation of the Australia Award for Urban Design.
Register now online at www.bemp.com.au .
Tags: green builidings, urban planning
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