Emma Felton

Dr. Emma Felton is an Adjunct Professor at the University of South Australia (UniSA) within the UniSA Creative school and the Creative People, Products and Places (CP3) department. Her research focuses on Creative City Planning, Urban Studies, and Neoliberal Economic Policies, with a particular emphasis on suburban creativity and Makerspaces. She critically examines the impact of urban policies on cultural innovation and spatial equity in Australia.

Her work explores the evolution of creative industries in outer suburbs, challenging traditional inner-city-centric frameworks. Recent studies include analyses of coffee culture's socio-economic roles, post-pandemic urban dynamics, and the intersection of gender and suburban creativity. Dr. Felton's interdisciplinary approach bridges policy, sociology, and cultural studies.

Key Themes in Research:

• Creative Suburbia: Examining cultural innovation beyond urban centers
• Neoliberal Urbanism: Critiquing economic policies' effects on cities
• Café Culture: Studying social spaces and economic resilience

Publications since 2013 highlight her contributions to urban policy, migrant technology use, and creative education equity. She collaborates with global institutions and contributes to academic platforms like Routledge and Scopus.