Understanding the roles of green spaces for the sustainable development of Canberra, the National Capital of Australia

Fahimeh Mofrad

doi:10.26182/63ac-gp81

Understanding the roles of green spaces for the sustainable development of Canberra, the National Capital of Australia

Fahimeh Mofrad

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This research investigates the importance of green spaces in Canberra's urban planning and explores Canberra's Green Infrastructure (GI) planning opportunities and challenges in the face of urban compaction and climate change. This PhD thesis aims to study Canberra's GI planning practice and governance from a socio-ecological perspective and analyse the ecological and sociocultural values associated with Canberra's green spaces and develop a GI planning framework that can assist in developing a sustainable and resilient urban landscape. To achieve this aim, the research employs a mix of methods, including a historical literature review, policy review, semi-structured interviews, and field visits.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors	Ignatieva, Maria, Supervisor Vernon, Christopher, Supervisor
Thesis sponsors	Australian Government Research Training Program
Award date	10 Oct 2023
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.26182/63ac-gp81
Publication status	Unpublished - 2023

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4 Article
1 Review article

From a Grassland to a Bush Capital: A Historic Review of Canberra’s Green Infrastructure Development
Mofrad, F. & Ignatieva, M., Aug 2024, In: Environment and History. 30, 3, p. 419-447 29 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
From One to Many Natures: Integrating Divergent Urban Nature Visions to Support Nature-Based Solutions in Australia and Europe
Ignatieva, M., Dushkova, D., Martin, D. J., Mofrad, F., Stewart, K. & Hughes, M., Mar 2023, In: Sustainability (Switzerland). 15, 5, 4640.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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10 Citations (Scopus)
Understanding Urban Green Spaces Typology’s Contribution to Comprehensive Green Infrastructure Planning: A Study of Canberra, the National Capital of Australia
Ignatieva, M. & Mofrad, F., May 2023, In: Land. 12, 5, 950.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
7 Citations (Scopus)

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Understanding the roles of green spaces for the sustainable development of Canberra, the National Capital of Australia

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From a Grassland to a Bush Capital: A Historic Review of Canberra’s Green Infrastructure Development

From One to Many Natures: Integrating Divergent Urban Nature Visions to Support Nature-Based Solutions in Australia and Europe

Understanding Urban Green Spaces Typology’s Contribution to Comprehensive Green Infrastructure Planning: A Study of Canberra, the National Capital of Australia

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