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Paula Hooper is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the University of Western Australia and Co-Director of the Australian Urban Design Research Centre (AUDRC). Her multidisciplinary research focuses on the impact of the built environment and urban design on health and wellbeing, with a strong emphasis on policy-relevant research translation. As a Healthway Research Fellow, she develops and evaluates evidence-based health impact planning support systems that assist in designing and creating healthy, liveable communities. Paula is highly skilled in spatial analytics, employing geographic information systems for the development and measurement of urban design features and public open spaces. Her expertise connects with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, addressing global issues such as poverty reduction and environmental protection. Research interests include Urban Planning, Public Health, and the evaluation of health promotion strategies. She has received numerous awards within the planning industry, acknowledging her contributions to the field.
University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia
Paula teaches urban design and conducts research focused on the intersection of urban planning and public health.
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