Opportunity Spaces:
Community Engagement in the Planning, Use and
Governance of Shared School Facilities

2011-14

Australian Research Council Linkage Project LP110200550

Partner Organisation:
State Goverment of Victoria, Department of Education
and Early Childhood Development

Overview:
This study examines the potential of ICT and broadband within
shared-use education facilities, and the role of participatory planning and governance processes. The research reflects investment across Australia in schools and highlights the role played by civic infrastructure in community building

Chief Investigators:
Denise Meredyth, RMIT University
Ian McShane, Swinburne University
Jerry Watkins, University of Western Sydney