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Tan Yigitcanlar

Queensland University of Technology, Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Faculty Member

World Capital Institute, Knowledge Based Urban Development, Executive Director

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Tan Yigitcanlar is an Associate Professor at the School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Queensland University of Technology and an Executive Director at the World Capital Institute, Brisbane, Australia. He has been responsible for research, teaching, training and capacity building programs on the fields of urban and regional planning, development and management in esteemed Australian, Finnish, Japanese and Turkish universities. The main foci of his research are advocating and promoting knowledge-based urban development and sustainable urban, infrastructure and transport development in city-regions. He is an Associate Editor of the ‘International Journal of Knowledge Based Development’ and ‘International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology’, and carries the Chairman role of the annual ‘Knowledge Cities World Summits’. He has extensively published in the field and his publications include two authored books—‘Knowledge and the City’, ‘Sustainable Urban Water Environment’—and six edited books—‘Knowledge-Based Urban Development’, ‘Creative Urban Regions’, ‘Knowledge-Based Development for Cities and Societies’, ‘Sustainable Urban and Regional Infrastructure Development’, ‘Rethinking Sustainable Development’, ‘Building Prosperous Knowledge Cites’.
Phone: 07 3138 2418
Address: 2 George Street Brisbane QLD 4001

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Informational city

Many cities worldwide face the prospect of major transformation as the world moves towards a glob... more Many cities worldwide face the prospect of major transformation as the world moves towards a global information order. In this new era, urban economies are being radically altered by dynamic processes of economic and spatial restructuring. The result is the creation of 'informational cities' or its new and more popular name,'knowledge cities'.

A micro-level indexing model for assessing urban ecosystem sustainability

Purpose–As a consequence of rapid urbanisation and globalisation, cities have become the engines ... more Purpose–As a consequence of rapid urbanisation and globalisation, cities have become the engines of population and economic growth. Hence, natural resources in and around the cities have been exposed to externalities of urban development processes. This paper introduces a new sustainability assessment approach that is tested in a pilot study.

Managing ubiquitous eco cities: technology, infrastructure and management issues

Literature on Ubiquitous Eco Cities highlights three key issues to be carefully considered while ... more Literature on Ubiquitous Eco Cities highlights three key issues to be carefully considered while planning, developing and managing such cities:'technology, infrastructure and management'. This paper discusses the recent developments in telecommunication networks, trends in technology convergence and both of their implications on the management of Ubiquitous Eco Cities.

Analyzing the patterns of ICT utilization for online public participatory planning in Queensland, Australia

Public participation in urban planning includes involving, informing, and consulting the public i... more Public participation in urban planning includes involving, informing, and consulting the public in planning, management, and other decision-making activities. It is an important part of the planning process, providing opportunity and encouragement for members of the public to express their views. Despite the usefulness of new technologies, however, the majority of Internet and GIS applications have not been very successful in encouraging significant public participation.

Rethinking health planning: a framework for organising information to underpin collaborative health planning

The field of collaborative health planning faces signifi cant challenges created by the narrow fo... more The field of collaborative health planning faces signifi cant challenges created by the narrow focus of the available information, the absence of a framework to organise that information and the lack of systems to make information accessible and guide decision-making. These challenges have been magnified by the rise of the'healthy communities movement', resulting in more frequent calls for localised, collaborative and evidence-driven health related decision-making.

AN INDEXING MODEL FOR ASSESSING STORMW ATER QUALITY IN THE GOLD COAST

Abstract: In the era of clim ate change sustainable urban developm ent and in particular provisio... more Abstract: In the era of clim ate change sustainable urban developm ent and in particular provision of sustainable urban infrastructure has become a key concept in dealing with environmental challenges. This paper discusses issues affecting storm water quality and introduces a new indexing model that is to be used in evaluation of the stormwater quality in urban areas.

World Capital institutE and City of MElbournE, offiCE of KnoWlEdgE Capital prEsEnt

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to measure to what extent the knowledge-based economy is con... more Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to measure to what extent the knowledge-based economy is concentrated in Central Sydney and how this concentration has changed. Design/methodology/approach–I use the Location Quotient (LQ) tool to analyse the Australian census employment data by place of work in Central Sydney compared to Metropolitan Sydney in 1996-2006 to find the industries which are concentrated in Central Sydney and categorise which industries fall in the knowledge-based economy.

Augmenting competitiveness of cities through tourism planning: the role of collaborative decision support systems

Many cities around the globe are now considering tourism facilities and their remarkable revenues... more Many cities around the globe are now considering tourism facilities and their remarkable revenues in order to become competitive in the global economy. In many of these cities a great emphasis is given to the cultural tourism as it plays an important role in the establishment of creative and knowledge-base of cities. The literature points out the importance of local community support in cultural tourism.

Creative cities and the film industry: Antalya's transition to a Eurasian film centre

In the knowledge era, cites are competing to attract and retain creative industries and workers f... more In the knowledge era, cites are competing to attract and retain creative industries and workers for securing their economic, social and urban growth as well as ensuring their creative city formation. During the last decade rapidly growing popularity of creative cities has encouraged many cities seeking creativity to specialise in specific sectors of the creative industries. In this context, the paper explores creativity strategies and the role of film industry in creative city formulation.

A community health support system for the planning of healthy cities

Communities are at the centre of concern for sustainable development, and they are entitled to a ... more Communities are at the centre of concern for sustainable development, and they are entitled to a healthy and productive life, in harmony with the natural environment. Therefore, assuring equitable and effective health services through community and environmental health planning is an important factor for promoting sustainable development and constructing harmonious societies. Environmental and community health is crucial for the development of sustainable and healthy cities.

Knowledge-Based Urban Development: Planning and Applications in the

Summary: IThis book covers theoretical, thematic, and countryYspecific issues of knowledge cities... more Summary: IThis book covers theoretical, thematic, and countryYspecific issues of knowledge cities to underline the growing importance of KBUD all around the world, providing substantive research on the decisive lineaments of urban development for knowledge-based production (drawing attention to new planning processes to foster such development), and worldwide best practices and case studies in the field of urban development”--Provided by publisher.

Knowledge-based development for cities and societies: integrated multi-level approaches

Over the past twenty years, the conventional knowledge management approach has evolved into a str... more

An indexing model for stormwater quality in the Gold Coast

In the era of climate change sustainable urban development and in particular provision of sustain... more In the era of climate change sustainable urban development and in particular provision of sustainable urban infrastructure has become a key concept in dealing with environmental challenges. This paper discusses issues affecting stormwater quality and introduces a new indexing model that is to be used in evaluation of the stormwater quality in urban areas. The model has recently been developed and will be tested in a number of pilot projects in the Gold Coast, one of the fastest growing and environmentally challenged cities of Australia.

Knowledge-based urban development processes of an emerging knowledge city: Brisbane, Australia

In the global knowledge economy, to attract and retain knowledge-intensive industries and workers... more In the global knowledge economy, to attract and retain knowledge-intensive industries and workers, cities produce various development strategies. Such strategising is an important development mechanism for cities to complete their transformation into knowledge cities. This paper discusses the critical connections between knowledge city foundations and integrated knowledge-based urban development strategies, and scrutinises Brisbane's strategies in attracting and retaining investment and talent.

Assessing the sustainability of urban ecosystems: an innovative approach

At the turn of the millennium, the Earth's human population has reached unprecedented levels and ... more At the turn of the millennium, the Earth's human population has reached unprecedented levels and its natural resources are being pushed to the limit. Thus, cities are focused on sustainable development and they have begun to develop new strategies for improving the built environment. Sustainable development provides the best outcomes for the human and natural environments by improving the quality of life that protects and balances the ecological, social and economic values.

Water sensitive urban design through the lens of urban metabolism

Stormwater pollution has been recognised as one of the main causes of aquatic ecosystem degradati... more Stormwater pollution has been recognised as one of the main causes of aquatic ecosystem degradation and poses a significant threat to both the goal of ecological sustainable development as well as human health and wellbeing. In response, water sensitive urban design (WSUD) practices have been put forward as a strategy to mitigate the detrimental impacts of urban stormwater runoff quality and to safeguard ecosystem functions.

Building Online Participatory Systems: Towards Community Based Interactive Environmental Decision Support Systems

The importance of broadening community participation in environmental decision-making is widely r... more The importance of broadening community participation in environmental decision-making is widely recognized and lack of participation in this process appears to be a perennial problem. In this context, there have been calls from some academics for the more extensive use of geographic information systems (GIS) and distance learning technologies, accessible via the Internet, as a possible means to inform and empower communities. However, a number of problems exist.

Transportation disadvantage determination framework: space-time organisation measure in determining transportation disadvantage

Transportation disadvantage has been recognised to be the key source of social exclusion. Therefo... more Transportation disadvantage has been recognised to be the key source of social exclusion. Therefore an appropriate process is required to investigate and seek to resolve this problem. Currently, determination of Transportation Disadvantage is postulate based on income, poverty and mobility level. Transportation disadvantage may best regard be based on accessibility perspectives as they represent inability of the individual to access desired activities.

Brisbane Urban Growth Model: An Integrated Infrastructure Management

ABSTRACT In recent years, local government infrastructure management practices have evolved from ... more ABSTRACT In recent years, local government infrastructure management practices have evolved from conventional land use planning to more wide ranging and integrated urban growth and infrastructure management approaches. The roles and responsibilities of local government are no longer simply to manage daily operational functions of a city and provide basic infrastructure.

Social infrastructure planning and sustainable community: example from south east Queensland, Australia

Social infrastructure and sustainable development represent two distinct but interlinked concepts... more Social infrastructure and sustainable development represent two distinct but interlinked concepts bounded by a geographic location. For those involved in the planning of a residential development, the notion of social infrastructure is crucial to the building of a healthy community and sustainable environment. This is because social infrastructure is provided in response to the basic needs of communities and to enhance the quality of life, equity, stability and social well being.

Informational city

Many cities worldwide face the prospect of major transformation as the world moves towards a glob... more Many cities worldwide face the prospect of major transformation as the world moves towards a global information order. In this new era, urban economies are being radically altered by dynamic processes of economic and spatial restructuring. The result is the creation of 'informational cities' or its new and more popular name,'knowledge cities'.

A micro-level indexing model for assessing urban ecosystem sustainability

Purpose–As a consequence of rapid urbanisation and globalisation, cities have become the engines ... more Purpose–As a consequence of rapid urbanisation and globalisation, cities have become the engines of population and economic growth. Hence, natural resources in and around the cities have been exposed to externalities of urban development processes. This paper introduces a new sustainability assessment approach that is tested in a pilot study.

Managing ubiquitous eco cities: technology, infrastructure and management issues

Literature on Ubiquitous Eco Cities highlights three key issues to be carefully considered while ... more Literature on Ubiquitous Eco Cities highlights three key issues to be carefully considered while planning, developing and managing such cities:'technology, infrastructure and management'. This paper discusses the recent developments in telecommunication networks, trends in technology convergence and both of their implications on the management of Ubiquitous Eco Cities.

Analyzing the patterns of ICT utilization for online public participatory planning in Queensland, Australia

Public participation in urban planning includes involving, informing, and consulting the public i... more Public participation in urban planning includes involving, informing, and consulting the public in planning, management, and other decision-making activities. It is an important part of the planning process, providing opportunity and encouragement for members of the public to express their views. Despite the usefulness of new technologies, however, the majority of Internet and GIS applications have not been very successful in encouraging significant public participation.

Rethinking health planning: a framework for organising information to underpin collaborative health planning

The field of collaborative health planning faces signifi cant challenges created by the narrow fo... more The field of collaborative health planning faces signifi cant challenges created by the narrow focus of the available information, the absence of a framework to organise that information and the lack of systems to make information accessible and guide decision-making. These challenges have been magnified by the rise of the'healthy communities movement', resulting in more frequent calls for localised, collaborative and evidence-driven health related decision-making.

AN INDEXING MODEL FOR ASSESSING STORMW ATER QUALITY IN THE GOLD COAST

Abstract: In the era of clim ate change sustainable urban developm ent and in particular provisio... more Abstract: In the era of clim ate change sustainable urban developm ent and in particular provision of sustainable urban infrastructure has become a key concept in dealing with environmental challenges. This paper discusses issues affecting storm water quality and introduces a new indexing model that is to be used in evaluation of the stormwater quality in urban areas.

World Capital institutE and City of MElbournE, offiCE of KnoWlEdgE Capital prEsEnt

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to measure to what extent the knowledge-based economy is con... more Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to measure to what extent the knowledge-based economy is concentrated in Central Sydney and how this concentration has changed. Design/methodology/approach–I use the Location Quotient (LQ) tool to analyse the Australian census employment data by place of work in Central Sydney compared to Metropolitan Sydney in 1996-2006 to find the industries which are concentrated in Central Sydney and categorise which industries fall in the knowledge-based economy.

Augmenting competitiveness of cities through tourism planning: the role of collaborative decision support systems

Many cities around the globe are now considering tourism facilities and their remarkable revenues... more Many cities around the globe are now considering tourism facilities and their remarkable revenues in order to become competitive in the global economy. In many of these cities a great emphasis is given to the cultural tourism as it plays an important role in the establishment of creative and knowledge-base of cities. The literature points out the importance of local community support in cultural tourism.

Creative cities and the film industry: Antalya's transition to a Eurasian film centre

In the knowledge era, cites are competing to attract and retain creative industries and workers f... more In the knowledge era, cites are competing to attract and retain creative industries and workers for securing their economic, social and urban growth as well as ensuring their creative city formation. During the last decade rapidly growing popularity of creative cities has encouraged many cities seeking creativity to specialise in specific sectors of the creative industries. In this context, the paper explores creativity strategies and the role of film industry in creative city formulation.

A community health support system for the planning of healthy cities

Communities are at the centre of concern for sustainable development, and they are entitled to a ... more Communities are at the centre of concern for sustainable development, and they are entitled to a healthy and productive life, in harmony with the natural environment. Therefore, assuring equitable and effective health services through community and environmental health planning is an important factor for promoting sustainable development and constructing harmonious societies. Environmental and community health is crucial for the development of sustainable and healthy cities.

Knowledge-Based Urban Development: Planning and Applications in the

Summary: IThis book covers theoretical, thematic, and countryYspecific issues of knowledge cities... more Summary: IThis book covers theoretical, thematic, and countryYspecific issues of knowledge cities to underline the growing importance of KBUD all around the world, providing substantive research on the decisive lineaments of urban development for knowledge-based production (drawing attention to new planning processes to foster such development), and worldwide best practices and case studies in the field of urban development”--Provided by publisher.

Knowledge-based development for cities and societies: integrated multi-level approaches

Over the past twenty years, the conventional knowledge management approach has evolved into a str... more

An indexing model for stormwater quality in the Gold Coast

In the era of climate change sustainable urban development and in particular provision of sustain... more In the era of climate change sustainable urban development and in particular provision of sustainable urban infrastructure has become a key concept in dealing with environmental challenges. This paper discusses issues affecting stormwater quality and introduces a new indexing model that is to be used in evaluation of the stormwater quality in urban areas. The model has recently been developed and will be tested in a number of pilot projects in the Gold Coast, one of the fastest growing and environmentally challenged cities of Australia.

Knowledge-based urban development processes of an emerging knowledge city: Brisbane, Australia

In the global knowledge economy, to attract and retain knowledge-intensive industries and workers... more In the global knowledge economy, to attract and retain knowledge-intensive industries and workers, cities produce various development strategies. Such strategising is an important development mechanism for cities to complete their transformation into knowledge cities. This paper discusses the critical connections between knowledge city foundations and integrated knowledge-based urban development strategies, and scrutinises Brisbane's strategies in attracting and retaining investment and talent.

Assessing the sustainability of urban ecosystems: an innovative approach

At the turn of the millennium, the Earth's human population has reached unprecedented levels and ... more At the turn of the millennium, the Earth's human population has reached unprecedented levels and its natural resources are being pushed to the limit. Thus, cities are focused on sustainable development and they have begun to develop new strategies for improving the built environment. Sustainable development provides the best outcomes for the human and natural environments by improving the quality of life that protects and balances the ecological, social and economic values.

Water sensitive urban design through the lens of urban metabolism

Stormwater pollution has been recognised as one of the main causes of aquatic ecosystem degradati... more Stormwater pollution has been recognised as one of the main causes of aquatic ecosystem degradation and poses a significant threat to both the goal of ecological sustainable development as well as human health and wellbeing. In response, water sensitive urban design (WSUD) practices have been put forward as a strategy to mitigate the detrimental impacts of urban stormwater runoff quality and to safeguard ecosystem functions.

Building Online Participatory Systems: Towards Community Based Interactive Environmental Decision Support Systems

The importance of broadening community participation in environmental decision-making is widely r... more The importance of broadening community participation in environmental decision-making is widely recognized and lack of participation in this process appears to be a perennial problem. In this context, there have been calls from some academics for the more extensive use of geographic information systems (GIS) and distance learning technologies, accessible via the Internet, as a possible means to inform and empower communities. However, a number of problems exist.

Transportation disadvantage determination framework: space-time organisation measure in determining transportation disadvantage

Transportation disadvantage has been recognised to be the key source of social exclusion. Therefo... more Transportation disadvantage has been recognised to be the key source of social exclusion. Therefore an appropriate process is required to investigate and seek to resolve this problem. Currently, determination of Transportation Disadvantage is postulate based on income, poverty and mobility level. Transportation disadvantage may best regard be based on accessibility perspectives as they represent inability of the individual to access desired activities.

Brisbane Urban Growth Model: An Integrated Infrastructure Management

ABSTRACT In recent years, local government infrastructure management practices have evolved from ... more ABSTRACT In recent years, local government infrastructure management practices have evolved from conventional land use planning to more wide ranging and integrated urban growth and infrastructure management approaches. The roles and responsibilities of local government are no longer simply to manage daily operational functions of a city and provide basic infrastructure.

Social infrastructure planning and sustainable community: example from south east Queensland, Australia

Social infrastructure and sustainable development represent two distinct but interlinked concepts... more Social infrastructure and sustainable development represent two distinct but interlinked concepts bounded by a geographic location. For those involved in the planning of a residential development, the notion of social infrastructure is crucial to the building of a healthy community and sustainable environment. This is because social infrastructure is provided in response to the basic needs of communities and to enhance the quality of life, equity, stability and social well being.