The goal of this project was to produce analyses and data visualizations, in order to advocate for the Melbourne Metro 2 (MM2) rail plan. We researched a multitude of benefits of the MM2 including conducting spatial analyses on population growth, job distribution, method of travel to work, and traffic volume. Additional analyses addressed real estate prices, cost and time savings, job creation as well as environmental and health benefits. Findings from our analyses were shared through a website, video and booklet to support Friend of the Earth’s Sustainable Cities campaign, where they are constructing a case for the funding of the MM2.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Mike Lam, Chin Ngai
• Gammal, Jameel Y.
• Bulman, John P.
• Scholz, Eric Franklin

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-051520-203456

Keyword

• Urban and Environmental Planning

Advisor

• McCauley, Stephen M.
• Carrera, Fabio

Year

• 2020

Center

• Melbourne, Australia Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Friends of the Earth

Date created

• 2020-05-15

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright

License

• All rights reserved