Carl Grodach

Professor Carl Grodach is the Foundation Professor of Urban Planning & Design at Monash University and former inaugural Director of Urban Planning and Design (2017-2022). He holds a Ph.D. in Urban Planning from UCLA. His research focuses on urban manufacturing, circular economy, creative industries, and cultural planning. Grodach has authored books including Urban Revitalization (2015) and edited The Politics of Urban Cultural Policy (2013). He leads projects like the Melbourne Experiment, analyzing post-COVID urban dynamics, and co-edits City, Culture, and Society. He has supervised graduate students Corey Ferguson and Nícolas Guerra Tão. His work is funded by ARC and international organizations. Grodach is affiliated with the Monash Urban Lab, focusing on projects like 20-Minute Neighbourhoods and iHUB digital infrastructure.

• Education: Ph.D. in Urban Planning (UCLA, 2006)
• Research Interests: Urban manufacturing, socio-economic impacts of reuse, comparative urban development

His recent articles explore industrial land policy, circular economy benefits, and urban resilience post-pandemic. Grodach advocates for inclusive urban planning through initiatives like the Festival of Urbanism and contributes to policy networks like the Australasian Cities Research Network.