Urban Renaissance: Canberra

Canberra is at a turning point in its history. It established a reputation in the twentieth century as a model for city planning, but some of the assumptions which guided its development in the past need to be re-examined in the light of current trends and the goals of sustainable development. In particular, Canberra has become a city with an entrepreneurial spirit and strong private sector development linked to government and higher education. This gives local actors the opportunity to make car