Notes from the editors.
Hefferan, Mike ; Wilson, Bruce
We are pleased to present this edition of the journal which
particularly emphasises Australian regions and case studies.
Each of the papers presents innovative aspects to the evolution of
regional science - some with new and varied methodologies, others
reflecting on the application of past philosophies and techniques in the
Australian context. While most are based on specific examples, their
outcomes and observations can be widely applied.
Dinh and ors. paper provides new insights into the now widely used
term, 'resilience'. It recognises that the term can have a
range of definitions and implications, but importantly, the authors
provide a measurement framework that brings together community and
economic parameters that can be tracked over time.
Mckenzie's paper has provided a comprehensive approach
combining quantitative and qualitative assessment of two important
regional cities--Orange and Goulburn--and combines statistical analysis
with in-depth interviews to establish a more holistic appreciation of
regional economic performance.
Also focussed on New South Wales is the paper by Thomas and ors.
This paper considers both the theory and practice of regional community
based Intentional Innovation, to explore how ideas are brought to
commercial realisation through a transfer of knowledge process in
regional settings. The work is based on a series of workshops which gain
a first-hand appreciation of what was needed to support the co-creation
of new ideas in such regions.
Smidt's paper looks particularly at future workforce
directions for business and of work generally in what are rapidly
changing regional economies, drawing examples from Queensland.
The final paper from Wardner and Hefferan provides a review of the
successful Kelvin Grove Urban Village project in Brisbane, providing a
retrospective of its 12 year development history. It presents an
analysis of new urbanism principles within the Australian context,
noting both issues and opportunities that may arise from that approach
and lessons that may be drawn to assist with its application elsewhere.
The Editors are pleased to include in this edition a review of
Robyn Eversole's book 'Knowledge Partnering in Community
Development'. We consider that the inclusion of such reviews and,
in the future, potentially other similar contributions represent an
important way of presenting current knowledge to readers.
The journal will continue with its links to ANZRSAI conferences and
looks forward to the publication in 2016 of papers emanating from the
recent successful Sydney conference.
The Editorial Board
Professor Mike Hefferan
Adjunct Professor Paul Collits
Professor Bruce Wilson
Dr Wayne Graham
