PlanningxChange 139: Driverless Cars: What Do They Mean for Cities and Society?

PlanningxChange 139: Driverless Cars: What Do They Mean for Cities and Society?

Driverless and autonomous vehicles are moving steadily from concept to reality, raising important questions for cities, streets and planning systems. While the technology is often framed as a transport or engineering issue, its impacts are likely to be felt far more broadly — shaping travel behaviour, land use, and the way urban space is organised. In this episode of PlanningxChange, hosts Cam Alderson and Jess Noonan are joined by Cern Basher to explore what autonomous vehicles could mean in practice. The discussion focuses on the economic and systemic forces behind driverless cars, rather than technological hype, and considers how cost, scale and incentives may influence how — and where — autonomy is adopted. The conversation examines potential implications for parking, congestion, public transport and equity, as well as the risk of unintended consequences such as increased travel demand. Rather than assuming a single future outcome, the episode highlights the uncertainty planners must work within as new technologies emerge. This episode also marks PlanningxChange’s first video release, alongside the regular audio format, and introduces a new hosting arrangement — continuing the podcast’s tradition of practical, practitioner-focused discussion about the forces shaping planning and cities. Episode released 26 January 2026.

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PlanningxChange 109: Doug Tallamy: return of the native - suburbs go natural

PlanningxChange 109: Doug Tallamy: return of the native - suburbs go natural

In PX109, our interview guest is Professor Douglas (Doug) Tallamy, the author of many nature books and co - founder along with Michelle Alfandari of Homegrown National Park (https://homegrownnationalp...

2 Loka 202352min

PX108: Dr Stefan Gruenert - drug and alcohol rehabilitation (Odyssey House)

PX108: Dr Stefan Gruenert - drug and alcohol rehabilitation (Odyssey House)

In PX108, our interview guest is Dr Stefan Gruenert, the CEO of Odyssey House Victoria. Odyssey House Victoria is a state-wide, specialist treatment organisation dedicated to improving the lives of i...

5 Syys 20231h 4min

PlanningxChange 107: Kate Hardwick, a planner's work journey thru Australia & Asia

PlanningxChange 107: Kate Hardwick, a planner's work journey thru Australia & Asia

In PX107, our interview guest is Kate Hardwick an exceptional planning professional originally from Australia who now works in South East Asia. Kate takes the listener on a fascinating journey descr...

27 Heinä 202351min

PlanningxChange 106: James Vincent - Smart Cities Technology

PlanningxChange 106: James Vincent - Smart Cities Technology

In PX106, our interview guest is James Vincent who is the CTO at NCS NEXT Australia, a global digital, data and cloud services consultancy (https://www.ncs.co/en-au/next/). James is a senior people le...

3 Heinä 202350min

PlanningChange 105: Torie Brown - Student Accommodation Council

PlanningChange 105: Torie Brown - Student Accommodation Council

In PX105, our interview guest is Torie Brown, Executive Director of the Student Accommodation Council. The Council was formed in 2022 by the Property Council to give a voice to the critically importan...

5 Kesä 202347min

PlanningxChange 104: Vanessa Schernickau, CEO of the Geelong Regional Library Corporation

PlanningxChange 104: Vanessa Schernickau, CEO of the Geelong Regional Library Corporation

In PX104, our interview guest is Vanessa Schernickau, the Chief Executive Officer of the Geelong Regional Library Corporation (GRLC). The GRLC provides library and information services to residents an...

1 Touko 202350min

PlanningxChange 103: Tim Jackson former CEO, gun footballer and volunteer

PlanningxChange 103: Tim Jackson former CEO, gun footballer and volunteer

In PX103, our interview subject is Tim Jackson, a +40 year veteran of local government in Victoria and South Australia. Tim recently retired for a second time from the paid workforce after completing ...

23 Maalis 20231h

PlanningxChange 102: Dr James Lesh (urban historian and author)

PlanningxChange 102: Dr James Lesh (urban historian and author)

James Lesh is an urban historian specialising in heritage conservation. He is interested in the potential for history and heritage to enhance cities, places and society. His latest book is Values in ...

23 Helmi 202348min

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