Active Transport, Urban Planning and Sustainability

The next Climate Cafe will be presented by David Collis on the topic of active transport, urban planning and sustainability.

David will look into the issue of sustainable transport - why electric cars are not the complete solution, and why we should prioritise active transport and public transport first. He will investigate how transport systems influence other aspects of sustainability, including land use and consumption habits—particularly in relation to urban sprawl and habitat destruction on the urban fringe. This approach will be applied to the Nillumbik context and how residents can advocate for change, with a focus on local government action.

David completed his Masters of Urban Planning at the University of Melbourne in 2024, with a particular focus on transport planning. His masters thesis was titled Cooperation and Conflict: Exploring Intergovernmental Relations in Cycling Infrastructure Implementation. It studied the interactions between state and local government in delivering cycling infrastructure projects across jurisdictional boundaries. This research was key to understanding the political dimensions of cycling infrastructure planning and implementation, which has been useful in forming an understanding of how to push political actors for sustainable transport infrastructure.

As always, you can join earlier for a meal, snack or drink, or just come for the talk.

No bookings needed. All welcome!