Urban Transformations Research Centre (UTRC)

Our Mission

The Urban Transformations Research Centre mission is three-fold:

  • To transform our communities and infrastructure into sustainable, equitable and resilient futures.
  • To deliver action-oriented research and innovation in partnership with industry and society.
  • To lead urban transformations research and innovation in Western Sydney and across the world.

Highlights

This JMI-funded Insights Paper highlights key strategies to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in apartment buildings across NSW. It reviews unique challenges for apartment residents and offers solutions to improve accessibility in high-density housing.
UTRC and its partners submitted a Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) bid to the CRC Grant program – representing 54 organisations, with a total project value of $127 million. We are incredibly proud to lead this consortium to accelerate Australia’s Net Zero future.
The Urban Transformations Research Centre addresses one of the greatest challenges facing humankind: making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.

News & Events

Professor Sebastian Pfautsch is featured in the Future-makers magazine with an article on using city parks to beat urban heat. Equipped with intelligent irrigation technology, these parks enable scientists to create e a living air conditioner.
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Heat-related deaths are under-reported, with estimates ranging from 293 to over 4,000 in Australia, writes Dr Thomas Longden. Better scrutiny is needed when comparing mortality data and methods.
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Home ownership in Australia was once regarded as proof of success in life. However, it remains elusive for many people today, writes Dr. Ehsan Noroozinejad.
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