Breaking Point: Future of Australian Cities by Peter Seamer

Peter Seamer

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ISBN 10: 1760641294 ISBN 13: 9781760641290

Published by Nero Books, Carlton VIC, 2019

Language: English

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Breaking Point: Future of Australian Cities by Peter Seamer

Publisher

Nero Books, Carlton VIC

Publication Date

2019

Language

English

ISBN 10

1760641294

ISBN 13

9781760641290

Binding

Soft cover

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1st Edition

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Very Good

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The way we plan and build cities in Australia needs to change. Australia's population is growing- it is projected to increase by 11.8 million between 2017 and 2046 - the equivalent of adding a city the size of Canberra every year for the next thirty years. Most of this growth will occur in the major cities, and already its effects are being felt- inner-city property prices are skyrocketing, and the more affordable middle and outer suburbs lack essential services and infrastructure. The result is inequality- while wealthy inner-city dwellers enjoy access to government-subsidised amenities - public transport, cultural and sporting facilities - new home buyers, pushed further out, pay the lion's share of costs. How can we create affordable housing for everyone and still get them to work in the morning? What does sustainable urban development look like? In this timely critique of our nation's urban development and planning culture, Peter Seamer argues that vested interests often distort rational thinking about our cities. Looking to the future, he sets out cogent new strategies to resolve congestion, transport and expenditure problems, offering a blueprint for multi-centred Australian cities that are more localised, urban and equitable.

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