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ARC Research Network for Sustainable Cities and Regions (RNSCR)

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Structure of the Network

The Network is multi-nodal, that is, it may be seen as a matrix or a 'nested' set of networks developing initially around the existing perceived strengths and concentration of scholars in each node. There are nine nodes.

Each node provides both a national and local focus. Each node fosters interest in the full range of research interests covered by the Network but they each have a distinct character to them. They have a 'cast' to them that reflects existing strengths and will be attractive to scholars nationally who wish to engage with others with similar interests. They also sustain a local workshop program that facilitates local engagement of scholars with those interests and those affiliates from government agencies and private institutions who wish to engage in the general and specific activities of the Network.

The initial nodes, their 'cast' and their initial node Managers are:

The Central node at the Centre for Resource and Environmental Studies, ANU also focuses on environmental sustainability. - Prof Mike Hutchinson
A node at Monash University in the Faculty of Arts focuses on urban history. - Prof Graeme Davison
A node at Melbourne University in the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning focuses on urban planning and governance. - Prof Ruth Fincher
A node at the University of New South Wales in the Faculty of the Built Environment focuses on the built environment including health implications. - Prof Peter Murphy
A node at Sydney University in the Faculty of Economics focuses on urban economics. - Prof Frank Stilwell
A node at Griffith University in the Faculty of Environment Sciences focuses on Environmental Planning. - Prof Lex Brown
A node at Queensland University focuses on urban administration, social cultural and housing issues. - Prof Peter Spearritt
A node at the University of Adelaide in the Faculty of Social Science focuses on spatial and demographic issues. - Prof Graeme Hugo
A node at Curtin University of Technology, Division of Humanities focuses on regional planning issues. - Prof Tom Stannag

Governance

The network is governed by an Advisory Board that consists of the nine Node Managers meeting under the Chairmanship of the Network Convenor. The half-yearly meetings of the Advisory Board:

i.
 Agree which node will mount the Annual State of Australian Cities Conference
ii.
Agree on the program for the Collaborative PhD Program
iii.
Agree on the subjects to be covered by the annual social survey of environmental issues
iv.
Agree on the programs to be mounted by each node
v.
Develop a protocol for the publication of research papers on the Network Website
vi.
Develop a protocol of what constitutes 'news' to be published in the e-newsletter
vii.
Develop a program for international visitors who may be invited to work with Network participants in one or more nodes
viii.
Develop a research program that will involve engagement with Participants and Affiliates
ix.
Agree on the application of funds in the Environmentally Sustainable Australia Fund
x.
Agree on statements of research needs -especially those emanating from the State of Australian Cities Conference

Every second ordinary meeting of the Advisory Board rotates in turn between the nodes so that one meeting each year takes place at the same location as the State of Australian Cities Conference. Communication between participants and affiliates is maintained via the e-newsletter. Each node maintains its own regular newsletter and interactive discussion board that includes mounting web-based "virtual discussions".

Network Enquiries: Professor Patrick Troy
Website last updated: April 2004
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