Gareth Collins, Ravtej Singh, Michelle Cramer, Shalome Joseph, Taylor Springett, Megan Walker

This issue of Scale dives into the broad conceptualisation of infrastructure, with authors exploring social, physical, and natural infrastructure that impacts the urban experience and the broad role of urban designers in bringing technical expertise, aesthetic consciousness, and advocacy for the natural environment to these projects.

We hope you enjoy this issue of Scale and invite you to contribute to future issues. Check out our website at https://www.urbandesignnsw.org/ to learn more or reach out to get involved!

Akshaisankar Sabu, Zahin Chowdhury, David Tickle, Denver Alcantara, Philip Graus

Issue 2 of Scale features the depth of expertise that comprises urban design practice and its operation across scales from the strategic to the detail. The collection of articles explores the complexity of the city and its environments through the systems and procedural levers that shape the detail of daily life and experience of place. Articles investigate a diversity of themes from regional strategies and design frameworks to infrastructure networks and natural systems.

We hope you enjoy this issue of Scale and invite you to contribute to future issues. Reach out to us via email, on any of our social media platforms, or through the contact us form on this website to get involved.

Alexandra McRobert, Roderick Simpson, Johanna Schacht, Russell Olsson, Marco Geretto

Welcome to SCALE, a collection of opinion articles written by our members. This is our inaugural publication and delves into the complex landscape of housing in NSW. Read fascinating articles about improving housing affordability, transport oriented development, perspectives of recent migrants on our housing system, views on housing approvals and the way housing contributes to the social fabric of NSW.

SCALE provides a platform for our members to showcase their diverse perspectives and solutions, empowering members to share their expertise and experiences. We encourage active participation, inviting submissions for future editions to continue fostering meaningful dialogue and driving positive change in the built environment.