Hayley Henderson

Hayley Henderson is a Research Fellow at the Institute for Infrastructure in Society (I2S) within the Crawford School of Public Policy at the Australian National University (ANU). Her work focuses on urban policies, infrastructure programs, and collaborative governance, emphasizing social value in projects like urban revitalization and river catchment planning. She collaborates with public sector and multilateral agencies to integrate research with practice, prioritizing implementation through co-research methodologies such as case studies, interviews, and policy document analysis.

Her research interests include the social dimensions of urban development, interjurisdictional governance, and comparative urbanism. She employs methods like the Delphi Technique, focus groups, and participant observation to explore topics such as cultural diversity in urban planning, risk management in infrastructure projects, and the role of municipalities in policy execution. Dr. Henderson teaches public policy courses, including 'Public Policy in Cities,' and has contributed to programs in Melbourne and Buenos Aires.

• Key Research Themes: Social value in infrastructure, collaborative governance, urban river catchment planning, interjurisdictional dynamics, and cultural diversity in urban settings.
• Methodologies: Case studies, policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and comparative international research.

Her recent work highlights challenges in integrating urban research with policymaking, enhancing blue-green infrastructure adoption, and addressing cultural diversity in urban revitalization. She actively engages with policymakers, as seen in her submission to Australia’s Draft National Urban Policy.

• Grants and Partnerships: Partnerships with public sector agencies and multilateral organizations to design and implement research-practice projects.
• Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Institute for Infrastructure in Society and the Crawford School’s policy networks.