UNSW City Futures Research Centre Secures $6.5M Grant to Drive Sustainable, Inclusive Urban Innovation

UNSW City Futures Research Centre is thrilled to announce the successful raising of $6,500,000 in its latest funding round—a pivotal milestone that will significantly enhance its mission of understanding and transforming urban landscapes. As a leading research institution that delves into the critical intersections of people, places, policies, and technologies, the Centre's work is essential in tackling the multifaceted challenges facing modern cities. Since its establishment in 2005, City Futures has served as an innovative training ground for the next generation of urban thinkers, city shapers, and urban scientists, offering ethical and evidence-based insights that drive contemporary urban policy debates. The newly secured funding will be strategically invested to advance studies in key areas including urban equity, housing, productivity, sustainability, resilience, governance, and renewal. By bolstering its research capabilities and expanding its influence, the Centre will develop pioneering projects designed to answer the pressing urban challenges of today and tomorrow. This investment also reinforces the Centre’s role as an indispensable partner to governments, industry leaders, non-profit organizations, and communities, ensuring that research translates directly into beneficial, real-world urban solutions. In line with the United Nation’s New Urban Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals, the funding highlights UNSW City Futures’ steadfast commitment to creating better and more sustainable urban futures. The Centre’s dedication to advancing ethical, interdisciplinary research provides policymakers and urban planners with the tools they need to shape cities that are innovative, resilient, and inclusive. With this robust capital infusion, UNSW City Futures Research Centre is poised to continue leading the charge in urban exploration, driving impactful change for a rapidly evolving global landscape.