Dallas Rogers

Associate Professor Dallas Rogers is the Head of Urbanism at the University of Sydney's School of Architecture, Design and Planning. His research focuses on the colonial and contemporary politics of land, housing, property, and urban development, with expertise in urban and historical geography. Key themes include race, class, nature, technology, and capital. Rogers has published extensively on topics such as geopolitical real estate, housing policy, and the digital transformation of housing markets. He leads research projects like 'Waste to Resilience' and 'Mapping the Frontiers of Private Property in Australia,' funded by institutions including the Australian Research Council. His work bridges academic inquiry with public engagement through platforms like the City Road Podcast and collaborative documentaries.

Recent grants include studies on sanitation resilience in informal coastal areas and implications of data hunger in housing. Rogers collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and is affiliated with the Sydney Environment Institute. His research emphasizes critical urban studies, policy impact, and decolonial perspectives in urban planning.