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Dr Annette Kroen
Senior Research Fellow in the Centre for Urban Research at Monash University, discussing amenities, social connection and planning challenges on urban fringes.
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Oct 9, 2025
• 28min
Are we turning the housing crisis into a living crisis?
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Dr. Annette Kroen, a Senior Research Fellow specializing in urban challenges, teams up with Dylan Reid, an urbanist and co-founder of Spacing Magazine. They unpack the critical shortage of amenities in new suburbs, highlighting the risk of social isolation. Reid critiques the disconnected design of residential areas that lack main streets, weakening community ties. The duo emphasizes the need for walkable neighborhoods and accessible services to create livable environments, making a case for smart density that protects green space while enhancing urban resilience.
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