We work with government and industry to address the complex challenges facing cities and regions.
ISF provides planning, design, and policy solutions at all scales, from innovative housing solutions to meet the needs of current and future generations, through to solutions that promote both human health and wellbeing, and the health of the planet on which our lives depend. We work towards regenerative development that delivers net positive outcomes, harnessing smart technologies to enable and monitor our work.
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Research news and projects
A new housing ownership model for ‘generation rent’
ISF and the Jumbunna Institute have received a prestigious research grant to explore how to make home ownership more accessible.
Inclusive Place-based Planning for LGBTQIA+ Communities
An inclusive city is one that mirrors its people. A clear understanding of how different groups use and contribute to their urban environment ensures that city...
Guide builds trust when contamination comes to call
Dealing with contaminated land and water isn’t just a problem of engineering, economics and professional expertise, says a group of researchers who are helping...
Our team
Kerryn Wilmot
Research Principal
DVC (Research)
Jason Prior
Program Lead, Graduate Research
DVC (Research)
Caitlin McGee
Research Director
DVC (Research)
Andrew Tovey
Research Principal
DVC (Research)
Yohan Kim
Research Principal
DVC (Research)
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ISF has an award-winning graduate research program for Masters and Doctoral students.