Professor Nicky Morrison
Professor of Planning,
Geography, Tourism & Planning
Biography
Nicky Morrison is the Professor of Planning at Western Sydney University and Senior Visiting Fellow at Cambridge University. She is WSU’s Director of the Urban Transformations Research Centre and Leader of the Urban and Regional Research Program. She is the academic lead in transforming WSU’s Penrith Campus into Penrith Sustainable Innovation Community (PSIC).
Nicky has been appointed onto the James Martin Institute Research Advisory Group, Executive Committee of the Healthy Urban Environments (HUE) Collaboratory in the Sydney Partnership for Health Education, Research and Enterprise (SPHERE), Steering Committee of Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) NSW, and Steering Committee of Western Sydney Health Alliance.
Nicky is a leading academic authority on delivering resilient, healthy and sustainable communities and securing affordable housing through the planning system. She has over 27 years of experience leading interdisciplinary teams on high impact international planning and housing research projects, attracting major competitive external funding, from the European Commission, Norwegian, UK, NSW State and local governments, Shelter Homeless Charity and Joseph Rowntree Foundation. Nicky has been invited to act as advisor to senior government officials and NGOs across the world. For example, she was the strategic advisor to Chinese Ministers as they implemented China’s first Public Housing Act and Amnesty International ‘Housing rights live here’ programme across Sub-Saharan Africa.
She serves on Habitat International Editorial Board, and has served on the PIA NSW awards judging panel, Greater Sydney Commission awards judging panel and WESTIR Ltd Board, and a UK community housing provider Board.
Nicky is passionate about developing truly collaborative planning through effective partnerships between government, the private sector, NGOs, and community agencies.
In 2019, the Royal Town Planning Institute commended Nicky for her recognised leadership and significant contribution to the planning profession.
This information has been contributed by Professor Morrison.
Professional Memberships
- Royal Town Planning Institute (2020)
- Planning Institute of Australia (Affiliate Member) (2020 - 2020)
Interests
- Community Capacity Building
- Housing and Neighbourhood Studies
- Planning Policy and Planning Reforms
Organisational Unit (School / Division)
- Geography, Tourism & Planning
Contact
| Email: | Nicky.Morrison@westernsydney.edu.au |
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| Phone: | (02) 47360 734 |
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| Location: | P.G.40 Penrith (Kingswood) |
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Publications
Chapters in Books
- Morrison, N. (2022), 'Community engagement and climate change : the value of social networks and community-based organizations', Palgrave Encyclopedia of Urban and Regional Futures, Palgrave Macmillan 9783030518127.
- Morrison, N. (2022), 'Impact of Universities on urban and regional economies', Palgrave Encyclopedia of Urban and Regional Futures, Palgrave Macmillan 9783030518127.
- Morrison, N. (2019), 'Innovative affordable housing finance delivery model in England', Affordable Housing Governance and Finance: Innovations, Partnerships and Comparative Perspectives, Routledge 9781138082786.
- Morrison, N. (2017), 'Struggling for the right to be recognized : the informal settlement of Old Fadama, Accra, Ghana', Geographies of Forced Eviction: Dispossession, Violence, Resistance, Palgrave Macmillan 9781137511263.
- Morrison, N. and Davies, M. (2014), 'Accessing the public sphere in Africa through a Slum Radio Project', Reclaiming the Public Sphere: Communication, Power and Social Change, Palgrave Macmillan 9781349485567.
Journal Articles
- Ehwi, R. and Morrison, N. (2023), 'Entanglements in urban governance in new African cities : Appolonia City in the Greater Accra Region, Ghana', Journal of Urban Affairs, vol 45, no 3 , pp 407 - 427.
- Wirastri, M., Morrison, N. and Paine, G. (2023), 'The connection between slums and COVID-19 cases in Jakarta, Indonesia : a case study of Kapuk Urban Village', Habitat International, vol 134 .
- Jia, Y., Morrison, N. and Sielker, F. (2023), '[In Press] Delivering common property in Chinese contractual communities : law, power and practice', Urban Studies, .
- Karamacoska, D., Shatnawi, E., Caballero, G., Woodward, J., Vu, T., Pham, H., Morrison, N., Siette, J., Steiner, G., DiGiacomo, M., Dadich, A. and Canterbury-Bankstown Dementia Alliance, .. (2023), 'The built environment's role in supporting dementia inclusive communities : a case study of Canterbury-Bankstown city', Alzheimer's and Dementia, vol 19, no Suppl. 19 .
- Morrison, N. and Honegger, L. (2022), 'The promotion of sustainable development principles through the design review process : the case of the Cambridgeshire Quality Panel', Planning Theory and Practice, vol 23, no 3 , pp 329 - 348.
- Lawton, A. and Morrison, N. (2022), 'The loss of peri-urban agricultural land and the state-local tensions in managing its demise : the case of Greater Western Sydney, Australia', Land Use Policy, vol 120 .
- Harris, P., Harris-Roxas, B., Prior, J., Morrison, N., McIntyre, E., Frawley, J., Adams, J., Bevan, W., Freeman, E., Hua, M., Pry, J., Mazumdar, S., Cave, B., Viliani, F. and Kwan, B. (2022), 'Respiratory pandemics, urban planning and design : a multidisciplinary rapid review of the literature', Cities, vol 127 .
- Almihdar, A., Morrison, N. and Crabtree, L. (2022), 'Rethinking population shrinkage in the Australian context : a new research agenda', Australian Planner, vol 58, no 3-4 , pp 123 - 131.
- Timba, R., Morrison, N. and Paine, G. (2022), '[In Press] A rapid-mapping methodology for local food environments, and associated health actions : the case of Penrith, Australia', Journal of Urbanism, .
- Karamacoska, D., Salunke, P., Shatnawi, E., Caballero, G., Steiner, G., Dadich, A., DiGiacomo, M., Morrison, N. and Canterbury-Bankstown Dementia Alliance, .. (2022), 'Challenges and opportunities in designing dementia-friendly communities with local governments', Alzheimer's and Dementia, vol 18, no Suppl. 8 .
- Ehwi, R., Morrison, N. and Tyler, P. (2021), 'Gated communities and land administration challenges in Ghana : reappraising the reasons why people move into gated communities', Housing Studies, vol 36, no 3 , pp 307 - 335.
- Morrison, N. and Nouwelant, R. (2020), 'Western Sydney's urban transformation : examining the governance arrangements driving forward the growth vision', Australian Planner, vol 56, no 2 , pp 73 - 82.
- Ehwi, R., Asante, L. and Morrison, N. (2020), 'Exploring the financial implications of advance rent payment and induced furnishing of rental housing in Ghanaian cities : the case of Dansoman, Accra-Ghana', Housing Policy Debate, vol 30, no 6 , pp 950 - 971.
- Morrison, N. and Szumilo, N. (2019), 'Universities' global research ambitions and their localised effects', Land Use Policy, vol 85 , pp 290 - 301.
- Morrison, N. and Szumilo, N. (2019), 'The drivers and implications of mega-mergers : evidence from English not-for-profit housing organisations', Journal of Housing and the Built Environment, vol 34, no 3 , pp 661 - 681.
- Agyemang, F. and Morrison, N. (2018), 'Recognising the barriers to securing affordable housing through the land use planning system in Sub-Saharan Africa : a perspective from Ghana', Urban Studies, vol 55, no 12 , pp 2640 - 2659.
- Manzi, T. and Morrison, N. (2018), 'Risk, commercialism and social purpose : repositioning the English housing association sector', Urban Studies, vol 55, no 9 , pp 1924 - 1942.
- Morrison, N. (2017), 'Playing by the rules? : new institutionalism, path dependency and informal settlements in Sub-Saharan Africa', Environment and Planning A: Economy and Space, vol 49, no 11 , pp 2558 - 2577.
- Morrison, N. (2017), 'Selling the family silver? : institutional entrepreneurship and asset disposal in the English housing association sector', Urban Studies, vol 54, no 12 , pp 2856 - 2873.
- Morrison, N. (2016), 'Institutional logics and organisational hybridity : English housing associations' diversification into the private rented sector', Housing Studies, vol 31, no 8 , pp 897 - 915.
- Morrison, N. and Xian, S. (2016), 'High mountains and the faraway emperor : overcoming barriers to citizen participation in China's urban planning practices', Habitat International, vol 57 , pp 205 - 214.
- Burgess, G. and Morrison, N. (2016), 'Improving housing outcomes : the value of advice and support for vulnerable older people', Journal of Housing and the Built Environment, vol 31, no 2 , pp 197 - 211.
- Morrison, N. and Burgess, G. (2014), 'Inclusionary housing policy in England : the impact of the downturn on the delivery of affordable housing through Section 106', Journal of Housing and the Built Environment, vol 29, no 3 , pp 423 - 438.
- Morrison, N. (2014), 'Building talented worker housing in Shenzhen, China, to sustain place competitiveness', Urban Studies, vol 51, no 8 , pp 1539 - 1558.
- Morrison, N. (2013), 'Meeting the Decent Homes Standard : London Housing Associations' asset management strategies', Urban Studies, vol 50, no 12 , pp 2569 - 2587.
- Morrison, N. (2013), 'Reinterpreting the key worker problem within a university town : the case of Cambridge, England', Town Planning Review, vol 84, no 6 , pp 721 - 742.
- Morrison, N. (2010), 'A green belt under pressure : the case of Cambridge, England', Planning, Practice and Research, vol 25, no 2 , pp 157 - 181.
- Morrison, N. and Monk, S. (2006), 'Job-housing mismatch : affordability crisis in Surrey, South East England', Environment and Planning A: Economy and Space, vol 38, no 6 , pp 1115 - 1130.
Conference Papers
- Yadav, V., Adya, M., Unni, J. and Morrison, N. (2023), 'What is your true entrepreneurial identity? : the conundrum of femininity and identity in female entrepreneurs', Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management. International Conference, Wellington, N.Z..
- Morrison, N., Harris, P., Yadav, V., Jacques, K., Bruinsma, J. and Gee, K. (2023), 'Maximising climate governance for liveability : heat mitigation in Western Sydney, Australia', State of Australian Cities (SOAC) Conference, Wellington, N.Z..
- Morrison, N., McIntyre, E., Reynolds, N. and Harris, P. (2022), 'Increasing resilience to climate change in the Western Sydney region : an analysis of local council strategies for climate, health, and wellbeing', State of Australasian Cities National Conference, Melbourne, Vic..
- Karamacoska, D., Shatnawi, E., Ali, Y., Leehy, M., Woodward, J., Sanabria Vasquez, F., Morrison, N., Siette, J., Steiner, G., DiGiacomo, M., Dadich, A. and Canterbury-Bankstown Dementia Alliance, .. (2022), 'How to co-create a multicultural dementia education initiative', NHMRC Research Translation Symposium, Canberra A.C.T..
- Morrison, N. and Szumilo, N. (2017), 'Empire building? : analysing the drivers towards mega-mergers in the English housing association sector', European Real Estate Society. Annual Conference, Netherlands.
Other Publications
- 2023, 'Urban Living Futures and Society: People, Culture, Economy & The Built Environment: Research Theme Report: 2020-2022', Report
- 2023, 'Places to Swim: Perspectives Report', Report
- 2022, 'Despicable Urban Places: Hot Car Parks', Report
- 2022, 'Wicked Urban Challenges in Western Sydney: Researchers Respond', Report
- 2022, 'Despicable Urban Places: Hot Car Parks', Report
- 2021, 'Increasing Resilience to Climate Change (IRCC) Project: Review of Local Council Strategies for Climate, Health and Wellbeing in the Western Sydney Region', Report
- 2021, 'Making Healthy Places: NSW Built Environment Practitioners' Perspectives on Place-making Opportunities that Help Deliver Health and Wellbeing Outcomes', Report
- 2020, 'Prioritising Healthy Placemaking after Covid-19 Workshop Outcomes & Practitioner Insights', Report
- 2014, 'Economic Analysis of the Wisbech Travel to Work Area: Main Report: March 2014', Report
Current Projects
| Title: | Smart Irrigation Management for Parks and Cool Towns (SIMPaCT) |
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| Western Researchers: | Sebastian Pfautsch, Oliver Obst, Bahman Javadi Jahantigh and Nicky Morrison |
| Years: | 2021-12-01 - 2024-07-31 |
| ID: | P00027609 |
Previous Projects
| Title: | Enhancing dementia awareness and inclusivity in Wollondilly through sustainable education |
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| Western Researchers: | Diana Karamacoska, Genevieve Steiner-Lim, Nicky Morrison and Ann Dadich |
| Years: | 2022-08-01 - 2023-06-30 |
| ID: | P00028002 |
| Title: | Effectiveness of community-based food hubs and peer support on food accessibility and dietary intake |
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| Western Researchers: | Freya Macmillan, David Simmons, Levi Osuagwu, Kate Mcbride, Catharine Fleming and Nicky Morrison |
| Years: | 2020-02-05 - 2021-06-30 |
| ID: | P00026433 |
| Title: | Hot Hospital Carparks - An Avoidable Risk for Patients and Visitors? [via University of New South Wales] |
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| Western Researchers: | Sebastian Pfautsch, Nicky Morrison and Ryan Van Den Nouwelant |
| Years: | 2020-12-16 - 2021-05-31 |
| ID: | P00026905 |
| Title: | Increasing Resilience to Climate Change (IRCC) Project: Local Council Guidance for Climate, Health & Wellbeing in the Western Parkland City |
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| Western Researchers: | Nicky Morrison |
| Years: | 2021-04-12 - 2021-07-16 |
| ID: | P00027055 |
| Title: | NSW built environment practitioners' perspectives on place-making opportunities that deliver health and wellbeing outcomes |
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| Western Researchers: | Nicky Morrison and Ryan Van Den Nouwelant |
| Years: | 2019-08-20 - 2020-10-30 |
| ID: | P00026047 |
| Title: | Urban History: Western Parkland City |
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| Western Researchers: | Nicky Morrison |
| Years: | 2023-04-17 - 2023-08-31 |
| ID: | P00028761 |
| Title: | Establishing Canterbury-Bankstown as a dementia-friendly community |
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| Western Researchers: | Diana Karamacoska, Genevieve Steiner-Lim, Nicky Morrison and Ann Dadich |
| Years: | 2021-11-03 - 2022-06-30 |
| ID: | P00027268 |
| Title: | Market Analysis - Aged Care Services - Stage One |
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| Western Researchers: | Nicky Morrison, Ann Dadich, Maria Estela Varua, Felicitas Evangelista, Jed Montayre and Diana Karamacoska |
| Years: | 2020-11-23 - 2021-01-20 |
| ID: | P00026930 |
| Title: | Places to Swim Perspectives Report |
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| Western Researchers: | Nicky Morrison and Ian Wright |
| Years: | 2022-03-30 - 2022-06-30 |
| ID: | P00027863 |
| Title: | Filtering as a source of low-income housing in Australia: conceptualisation and testing [via Swinburne] |
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| Western Researchers: | Nicky Morrison |
| Years: | 2020-05-01 - 2021-06-28 |
| ID: | P00026053 |
| Title: | Designing a Dementia-Friendly South West Sydney |
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| Western Researchers: | Diana Karamacoska, Genevieve Steiner-Lim, Ann Dadich and Nicky Morrison |
| Years: | 2021-10-25 - 2022-03-30 |
| ID: | P00027562 |
| Title: | Housing Diversity options for North Rocks - Stage 1 |
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| Western Researchers: | Nicky Morrison, Awais Piracha, Ann Dadich and George Greiss |
| Years: | 2021-06-14 - 2021-07-30 |
| ID: | P00027398 |