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Ned Wales is an Assistant Professor at Bond University's Faculty of Society & Design. He holds a PhD in urban planning policy from QUT and has extensive professional experience in urban design and environmental planning. Previously, he served in roles such as leading Gold Coast City Council's Urban Design unit and coordinating their Environmental Planning and Biodiversity Conservation Unit. He also served as a trustee of the Petaluma Health Care District and has consulted on major projects like the Mission Bay Master Plan and Tweed Shire Council's Tanglewood Feasibility Study.
Education:
- Masters in Landscape Architecture and Urban Design, Cornell University
- Associate Science Degree, Foothill College
- Master in Public Administration, Sonoma State University
- Bachelor of Arts in Landscape Architecture, University of California at Berkeley
His research focuses on sustainable urban development, public policy integration, and urban agriculture. He advocates for community engagement in planning processes and has contributed to projects addressing climate resilience and biodiversity conservation. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education, sustainable cities, and responsible consumption.
He is a member of the Northern Regional Planning Panel (Tweed Shire Council) and has been involved in consultancy roles for infrastructure risk management and regional planning. His projects often emphasize feasibility studies and policy implementation.
Notable collaborations include the Solomon Island Capstone Project, where he contributed as a supervisor and mentor, and media engagements discussing urban design challenges and climate adaptation strategies.
