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• Children and their Environments
• Community and Social Impact Assessment
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Journal Articles (Peer Reviewed)

• Rudner, J. (2012). Public knowing of risk and children's independent mobility. Progress in Planning, 78(1), 1-53. ERA rank: A* International
• Malone, K. and J. Rudner (2011). Global perspectives on children’s independent mobility:  A socio-cultural comparison and theoretical discussion on children’s lives in four countries in Asia and Africa. Global Studies of Childhood. 1(3): 241-257. International
• Rudner, J., & Malone, K. (2011). Child independent mobility in New South Wales: childhood in the suburbs, is it changing? Global Studies of Childhood. 1(3): 205-223. International

Academic Conference Presentations (Peer Reviewed)

• Rudner, J., Omiya, I., & Manabe, R. (2012). Extending planning education into primary and secondary schools through research. Paper presented at the Australia and New Zealand Association of Planning Schools Conference, Bendigo, 21-23 September. ERA rank: B National.

• Rudner, J., Fraser, K., & Leshinsky, R. (2011). Planning, biolinks and property: Tensions between policy and practice. Peer reviewed paper presented at the World Planning Schools Congress, Perth, Australia 4-8 July. ERA rank: B  International
• Wilks, J., & Rudner, J. (2011). Children's citizenship: Participation through planning and urban design. Paper presented at the State of Australian Cities National Conference, Melbourne,  30 Nov - 2 December. ERA rank: A  National
• Rudner, J (2009) ‘The Influence of policy on risk and children’s independent mobility’. Peer reviewed paper presented at State of Australian Cities Conference, Perth, Australia: 23-29 November. ERA rank: A National

Academic Conference Presentations (Non-Peer Reviewed)

• Rudner, J., & Broberg, A. (2011). New methods for integrating children’s everyday experiences into planning practice Paper presented at the National Investment for the Early Years (NIFTeY): Children's Place on the Agenda: Past, Present, Future... Sydney, Australia 28-29 July.  
• Rudner, J., Butt, A., & Mewburn, I. (2011). Is the PhD an appropriate qualification for planners? Paper presented at the World Planning Schools Congress, Perth, Australia 4-8 July. 
• Rudner, J., Fraser, K., & Leshinsky, R. (2011). Backdoor methods: Mechanisms to ensure compliance with state booldiversity management policy. Paper presented at the Planning Law and Property Rights 5th International Conference, Edmonton, Canada 25-28 May. 
• Rudner, J (2010) Methods for biodiversity planning: A case study from Albury NSW.  Paper presented at The Future of Australia’s Mid-Sized Cities Policy Workshop, Bendigo, Australia 28 – 29 September. 
• Rudner, J (2008) CFCs, compact cities and children’s independent mobility. Paper presented at Child in the City 4th European Conference, Rotterdam, The Netherlands: 3-5 November.
• Rudner, J (2007) Making children’s independent mobility part of the planning agenda Paper presented at 8th Annual Walk 21 International Conference on Liveable and Walkable Communities: Putting Pedestrians First.  Toronto, Canada: 1-4 October.

Book Chapters

• Sturup, S., Low, N., Rudner, J., Legacy, C., Babb, C. & Curtis, C. (2012). What keeps us on the current path. In N. Low (ed.). Transforming Urban Transport: from Automobility to Sustainable Transport. (forthcoming) Earthscan.

Professional Journal Articles (Non-Peer Reviewed)

• Rudner, J. (2011). Re-conceptualising risks to view cities as sites for children’s experiential learning. Arquitectura-Urbanismo-Sostenibilidad. 9(14). (abstract reviewed). International
• Rudner, J. (2011). Children's unsupervised outdoor activity. Curriculum Leadership, 9(1). National

Book Reviews

Rudner, J. (2009). Psychology of risk, Book review. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 29(3), 531-532.

Reports

• Rudner, J. L., Munasinghe, J., & Wickramaarachchilage, N. (2012). Children's independent mobility: Five different settlement types in Sri Lanka. London: Policy Studies Institute, University of Westminster.  International
• Rudner, J., Kennedy, M., DeAraugo, P., Budge, T., & Butt, A. (2011). The place of our children in community building: Turning theory into practice. Children’s and young people’s engagement report (Vol. 1). Bendigo: City of Greater Bendigo, La Trobe University, Southern Cross University.  Local
• Rudner, J., Kennedy, M., Holland, W., Wilks, J., Donovan, J., Shaw, M., Neville, D., Budge, T., & Butt, A. (2012). Place of children in community building: Putting theory into practice. Children's and young people's engagement report (Vol. 2). Bendigo: La Trobe University.  Local

Public media articles

• Rudner, J. (2012). Returning free-range kids to our public spaces. American Planning Association Sustaining Places Blog. Retrieved from http://blogs.planning.org/sustainability/2012/08/29/returning-free-range-kids-to-our-public-spaces/ 
• Rudner, J. (2010). Parental protection can be a social trap. Sydney Morning Herald. 22 October. Retrieved from http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/society-and-culture/parental-protection-can-be-a-social-trap-20101022-16x9e.html
• Rudner, J. (2010). Cloistered kids make terrible adults. Sydney Morning Herald. 12 October.
• Rudner, J. (2010). The art of asking questions. Guest Blog 27 September fromhttp://thesiswhisperer.com/2010/09/27/the-art-of-asking-questions/

Public Presentations

• Rudner, J. (2012). Flowers, drugs and no ball games - Children's experiences of natural areas in a regional city. Paper presented at the Nature, cities and urban planning, how do our kids connect?, Melbourne.  State
• Rudner, J. (2012). 'Mall rats, graffiti and traffic: What recent research tells us about Bendigo's young people's views of their environment'. Paper presented at the Public Lecture, Bendigo.  Local
• Rudner, J. (2011). Reconceptualising planning with and for children. Paper presented at the Cardinia Shire Council 2011 Early Years Conference, Cardinia.  State
• Rudner, J. (2011). Practical considerations for implementing Child Friendly Cities. Paper presented at the Victorian Network of Child Friendly Cities. Wyndham Council. 30 September.  State

Other

• Rudner, J. (2012). Risk and fear, and why parent's don't let their children go places by themselves [Podcast], Big Fat Ideas. Melbourne: La Trobe University. http://www.latrobe.edu.au/big-fat-ideas/series-3/risk-and-fear,-and-why-parents-dont-let-their-children-go-places-by-themselves
• Rudner, J. (2012). Catering to kids in urban design [Radio Interview] Off Track. Australia: Australian Broadcasting Corporation.  National
• Rudner, J. (2011). Young Design Ambassadors [Radio Interview]. Life Matters. Australia: Australian Broadcasting Corporation. National
• Rudner, J., & Tashiro, K. (2011) Co-Chair: Special session on risk, children and natural disasters. 2nd International Conference on Child Friendly Asia-Pacific: Engaging Children. Surakarta, Indonesia. 20 June -2 July.  International
• Rudner, J. L. (2010), Drive Time. Melbourne: Australian Broadcasting Corporation.  Regional

Professional Presentations

• Rudner, J (2005) ‘Getting Beyond the Greenwash’ in Paper Presented at Women in Local Government Conference. Albury, Australia: 17-20 March.
• Rudner, J (2004) ‘SOE Reporting in Albury – A Regional Example’ in LGovNSW State of the Environment Joint State-Local Government Forum.  August.

Published Case Studies

• Rudner, J (2003) ‘Case Study 4: Garden Guide for Albury Wodonga’ in Robinson, L and Glanznig, A. Enabling EcoAction: A handbook for anyone working the with public on conservation. Human Society International, WWF Australian, World Conservation Union: Sydney. P. 16.
• Rudner, J (2002) ‘Case Study 11: Albury City Council: Biodiversity Conservation Strategy’ in LGOV NSW Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) Guide for Local Councils. P. 156-166.

Let’s close this one: Influence of Victorian state education policy on travel mode behaviour through school closures (2012)

This project investigates the influence of Victorian state education policy on location of public school services on neighbourhood level active and alternative transport modes 1990-2011.  Research comprises a policy analyses, school site mapping, analyses of census data information on travel mode behaviours between 1991-2011.  Since 1990, economic rationalisation in Victorian state education policy resulted in numerous school closures.  Decision-makers did not adequately consider broader contexts of general planning and urban design processes and practices.  These types of decisions can have significant impacts on neighbourhood level sustainability e.g. travel mode options, preferences and behaviours.  Therefore it is important to assess the relationship between education policy and sustainability for future decision-making.  I am currently conducting this project.

Embedded in Research and Practice: Sustainability Through Child Friendly Cities (2012)

This cross-faculty project aims to identify learning needs of associated planning, urban design, health, community development and educational professionals advocating for children’s participation in decisions affecting the environments in which they live, and for children’s inclusion and independent use of the environments in which they live. Children’s environmental independence, physical, cognitive and social health, and their engagement in public space and use of public services is essential for achieving future sustainability outcomes. Mixed-methods are being used to identify professionals’ current awareness, knowledge, skills and practice and future learning needs regarding children’s environments, health, and development. I am currently conducting this project.

Everyday Urbanity – Bendigo (2011-2013)

This is a joint University-Industry research project with Aalto University, Helsinki Finland (funding recipient) and City of Greater Bendigo using internet-based Soft-GIS (mapping). Using areal images, drawing features and pop-up survey questions, childrens’ experiences and opinions about their urban spaces, health, mobility and activities can be elicited.  It is an advanced participatory planning tool that combines qualitative and quantitative data.  Commission given to Aalto University.  I was the preferred Australian researcher and this project is currently in progress. For more information visit the website.

Independent mobility as a critical aspect of children’s health and quality of life: An international cross-cultural and historical comparison (2010-2011)

This project was part of an international study coordinated by the Policy Studies Institute of the University of Westminster, London, England. It contributed to a longitudinal and international project investigating the implications for policy and practice of changes in children’s independent mobility and the challenges it presents to promoting children’s health.  I co-coordinated the Asia-Pacific and African sub-set of the study with a colleague from the University of Western Sydney.  Participating countries included Australia, Japan, Sri Lanka, South Africa and Tanzania.

Place of Our Children in Community Building (2011-2012)

This was a two staged project that aimed to support children’s participation in planning and urban design processes and to develop a new methodology to elicit children’s views, experiences and feelings of their urban environments.  Stage one comprised a comprehensive review of local government policies.  Stage two comprised a multi-activity program: introduction to cities; planning and urban design; skills training in photography by a professional photographer, walking tour of school neighbourhoods during which children photographed their surrounds and researchers enquired about children’s observations and feelings; development of an electronic survey of urban design elements based on children’s photos and discussions, and researcher observations; and seminars on citizenship and design.

Tensions Between Biodiversity Conservation, Regulations and Property Rights (2010-2011)

This was a project conducted in partnership with Swinburne University of Technology.  We aimed to explore the tensions between the loss of biodiversity through ‘death by a thousand cuts’, planning and regulatory structures that seek to protect and enhance biodiversity, and the potential impacts on legal and perceived private property rights and privileges.  The publication, accepted by Australian Planner with revisions, could not be published due to a change in the Victorian Government and a withdrawal of the policy being examined.