Urban systems

We work with government and industry to address the complex challenges facing cities and regions.

Meet the team

ISF provides planning, design, and policy solutions at all scales, from innovative housing solutions to meet the needs of current and future generations, through to solutions that promote both human health and wellbeing, and the health of the planet on which our lives depend. We work towards regenerative development that delivers net positive outcomes, harnessing smart technologies to enable and monitor our work.

Smart cities

Citizen-centric placemaking with smart technologies, for more liveable urban environments.
Housing

Accelerating the transition towards affordable and sustainable housing that meets Australia’s changing needs and lifestyles.
Transport

Conducting research on the economic, social & environmental costs, and benefits of urban transport systems.

Kerryn Wilmot

Program Lead – Healthy Environments

Smart cities and healthy urban environments.
Jason Prior

Professor and Research Director

Urbanisation, governance, and health and wellbeing.
Caitlin McGee

Research Director

Specialist in sustainable cities, buildings and housing; advising on design, policy and programs; author of award-winning guides.
Andrew Tovey

Research Principal

Smart cities, smart sensor technologies and urban sustainability.
Yohan Kim

Research Principal

Economic appraisal, modelling, analysis.
Aditi Phansalkar

Senior Research Consultant
Clare Perry

Research Program Assistant