Dr Edgar Liu

Edgar is a Research Fellow at the Faculty of Built Environment's City Futures Research Centre. He joined the Centre in April 2009 soon after completing his PhD in cultural geography (also at the University of New South Wales). His research primarily focuses on assessing the effectiveness of public housing estate regeneration in Australia; service integration and Indigenous housing; affordable housing; housing choice decision-making; and concepts of community and place.
Books:
Milligan, V. R., Hulse, K., Pawson, H., Flatau, P., & Liu, E. (2015). Strategies of Australia’s leading not-for-profit housing providers: a national study and international comparison (AHURI Final Report No 237). Melbourne: Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute. Retrieved from http://www.ahuri.edu.au/publications/download/ahuri_71006
Judd, B., Liu, E. Y., Easthope, H., Davy, L., & Bridge, C. (2014). Downsizing amongst older Australians, AHURI Final Report No.214. Melbourne: Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute. Retrieved from http://www.ahuri.edu.au/publications/projects/p70687
Davison, G. T., Legacy, C. M., Liu, E. Y., Han, H., Phibbs, P., van den Nouwelant, R., . . . Piracha, A. (2013). Understanding and addressing community opposition to affordable housing development (1 ed.). Melbourne: Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute. Retrieved from http://www.ahuri.edu.au/publications/projects/p71007
Liu, E. Y., & Easthope, H. (2012). Multi-generation households in Australian cities (1 ed.). Melbourne: Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute. Retrieved from http://www.ahuri.edu.au/publications/projects/p70688
Wiesel, I., Easthope, H., Liu, E. Y., Judd, B. H., & Hunter, E. (2012). Pathways into and within social housing (1 ed.). Melbourne: Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute. Retrieved from http://www.ahuri.edu.au/publications/projects/p70615
Book Chapters:
Liu, E. Y., Easthope, H., Judd, B., & Burnley, I. (2015). Housing multigenerational households in Australian cities: Evidence from Sydney and Brisbane at the turn of the twenty-first century. In R. Dufty-Jones, & D. Rogers (Eds.), Housing in Twenty-First Century Australia: People, Practices and Policies. Aldershot: Ashgate, 21-37. Retrieved from http://www.ashgate.com/isbn/9781472431134
Dufty, R., & Liu, E. Y. (2011). 'Picking blueberries and Indian women go hand in hand': The role of gender and ethnicity in the division of agricultural labour in Woolgoolga, New South Wales, Australia. In B. Pini, & B. Leach (Eds.), Reshaping gender and class in rural spaces (pp. 73-90). Farnham: Ashgate. Retrieved from http://www.ashgate.com/isbn/9781409402916
Conference Papers:
Judd, B., Liu, E. Y., Easthope, H., & Bridge, C. (2014). Downsizers and Other Movers: The Housing Options, Choices and Dilemmas of Older Australians. In UD2014 (Ed.), Universal Design 2014: Three Days of Creativity and Diversity Vol. 35. Lund. doi:10.3233/978-1-61499-403-9-129
Easthope, H., Liu, E. Y., Burnley, I., & Judd, B. (2013). “We're a family - it makes sense to live together”: Multigenerational households in Sydney and Brisbane. In K. Ruming, B. Randolph, & N. Gurran (Eds.), State of Australian Cities Conference 2013: Refereed Proceedings. Sydney: SOAC Research Network. Retrieved from http://www.soacconference.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Edgar-Liu.pdf
Legacy, C., Davison, G., Liu, E. Y., van den Nouwelant, R., & Piracha, A. (2013). Democratic Infrastructure? Delivering affordable housing under Australia’s Social Housing Initiative. In K. Ruming, B. Randolph, & N. Gurran (Eds.), State of Australian Cities Conference 2013: Refereed Proceedings. Sydney: SOAC Research Network. Retrieved from http://www.soacconference.com.au/soac-conference-proceedings-and-powerpoint-presentations/
Davison, G., Legacy, C., Liu, E. Y., van den Nouwelant, R., & Piracha, A. (2013). How and why does community opposition to affordable housing development escalate? “Unsupported development” in Parramatta, NSW. In K. Ruming, B. Randolph, & N. Gurran (Eds.), State of Australian Cities Conference 2013: Refereed Proceedings. Sydney: SOAC Research Network. Retrieved from http://www.soacconference.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Davison-Social.pdf
Liu, E. Y. (2013). The wander years: Estate renewal, temporary relocation and place(less)ness in Bonnyrigg, NSW. In K. Ruming, B. Randolph, & N. Gurran (Eds.), State of Australian Cities Conference 2013: Refereed Proceedings. Sydney. Retrieved from http://www.soacconference.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Liu-social.pdf
Judd, B., Liu, E. Y., Easthope, H., & Bridge, C. (2013). Understanding Downsizing in Later Life and its Implications for Housing and Urban Policy. In K. Ruming, B. Randolph, & N. Gurran (Eds.), State of Australian Cities Conference 2013: Refereed Proceedings. Sydney: SOAC Research Network. Retrieved from http://www.soacconference.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Judd-social.pdf
Judd, B., Bridge, C., Easthope, H., & Liu, E. Y. (2013). Downsizing: Motivations, Processes and Outcomes for Older Australians. In S. Rowley, R. Ong, & S. Markkanen (Eds.), 7th Australasian Housing Researchers’ Conference: Refereed Proceedings. Fremantle, Western Australia: Curtin Business School, Curtin University. Retrieved from http://business.curtin.edu.au/local/docs/ahrc13/Downsizing-Motivations-Processes-and-Outcomes-for-Older-Australians.pdf
Liu, E. Y., Easthope, H., Burnley, I., & Judd, B. (2013). Multigenerational Households in Australian Cities: Evidence from Sydney and Brisbane at the Turn of the Twenty-first Century. In S. Rowley, R. Ong, & S. Markkanen (Eds.), 7th Australasian Housing Researchers’ Conference: Refereed Proceedings. Fremantle, Western Australia: Curtin Business School, Curtin University. Retrieved from http://business.curtin.edu.au/local/docs/ahrc13/Multigenerational-households-in-Australian-cities-evidence-from-Sydney-and-Brisbane-at-the-turn-of-the-twenty-first-century.pdf
Judd, B. H., Bridge, C., Liu, E., Easthope, H., & Davy, L. (2013). Downsizing: Barriers and Policy Options for Australia's Ageing Population. In European Network for Housing Research Conference 2013. Tarragona, Spain. Retrieved from http://www.be.unsw.edu.au/profile/bruce_judd
Judd, B. H., Bridge, C., Davy, L., Adams, T., & Liu, E. Y. (2012). Downsizing in Later Life: Myths and Realities Concerning the Movement of Older People in the Housing Market. In ENHR Website. Lillehammer, Norway. Retrieved from http://www.enhr.net/documents/2012%20Norway/WS%2015-Judd.pdf
Liu, E. Y. (2012). Long term impacts of migration on housing consumption: a case study of Sydney, Australia 1981-2006. In ENHR Conference 2012 - Housing: Local Welfare and Local Markets in a Globalised World - Book of abstracts. Lillehammer, Norway: NOVA. Retrieved from http://www.xcdtech.com/enhr2012/WS12-16.html
Judd, S., Liu, E. Y., & Easthope, H. (2012). Navigating a complex housing landscape: University students' housing options, pathways and outcomes. In State of Australian Cities National Conference. Melbourne: Australian Sustainabile Cities and Regions Network (ASCRN). Retrieved from http://soac2011.com.au/files/papers/SOAC2011_0064_final.pdf
Liu, E. Y. (2011). High Density Renewal At A Micro Scale: Sydney’s Family Driven Urban Renewal Market. In Neoliberalism and Urbanization in the Asia Pacific Challenges and Opportunities for Housing: Papers (pp. 269-283). Hong Kong.
Liu, E. Y., & Pinnegar, S. (2011). Understanding neighbourhood renewal through people-based outcomes: setting up a longitudinal panel study at Bonnyrigg, NSW. In 5th Australasian Housing Researchers' Conference, 17-19 November 2010: refereed papers. Auckland, University of Auckland. Retrieved from http://www.creative.auckland.ac.nz/webdav/site/nicai/shared/about/research/architecture-planning/housing-researchers-conference/2010%20Conference%20Proceedings/Liu%20&%20Pinnegar%20AHRC%202010.pdf
Conference Presentations:
Legacy, C., Liu, E. Y., & Davison, G. (2015, June 28). Delivering social housing: Examining the nexus between social housing and the urban democracy agenda. In European Network for Housing Research Conference. Lisbon.
Liu, E. Y., Easthope, H., Judd, B., & Burnley, I. (2015, February 17). “I’m never alone and lonely”: Multigenerational living in Brisbane, QLD. In Australasian Housing Researchers' Conference. Hobart.
Easthope, H., Liu, E. Y., Burnley, I., & Judd, B. (2014, November 25). Changing perceptions of family: A study of multigenerational households in Australia. In The Australian Sociological Association Conference. Adelaide, South Australia.
Liu, E. Y., Easthope, H., Burnley, I., & Judd, B. (2014, November 25). Negotiating multigenerational bonds: Financial and non-financial outcomes of living in multigenerational households in Australia. In The Australian Sociological Association Conference. Adelaide, South Australia.
Liu, E. Y. (2014, September 4). Placelessness and the rigid perceptions of place identities. In Place and placelessness in the 21st century city. Sydney.
Liu, E. Y., & Easthope, H. (2014, July 17). Companionship, familial relationships and individuality: Sense of (be)longing in multigenerational households. In Seminar on local belonging. University College London.
Journal Articles:
Easthope, H., Liu, E., Judd, B., & Burnley, I. (2015). Feeling at Home in a Multigenerational Household: The Importance of Control. Housing, Theory and Society. doi:10.1080/14036096.2015.1031275
Judd, B. H., Bridge, C., Davy, L., Adams, T., & Liu, E. Y. (2012). Downsizing amongst older Australians - Positioning Paper. Retrieved from http://www.ahuri.edu.au/publications/download/70687_pp
Pinnegar, S., Wiesel, I., Liu, E. Y., Gilmour, T., Loosemore, M., & Judd, B. H. (2011). Partnership working in the design and delivery of housing policy and programs. Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute Positioning Paper Series, 163, 1-103. Retrieved from http://www.ahuri.edu.au/publications/search.asp?ShowSearch=False&Search=Properties&Keywords=Liu&Search-Author=True&Sort=Search-Title&Direction=DESC#results
Wiesel, I., Easthope, H., & Liu, E. Y. (2011). Pathways and choice in a diversifying social housing system. Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute Positioning Paper Series, 137, 1-60. Retrieved from http://www.ahuri.edu.au/publications/download/70615_pp
Milligan, V., Phillips, R., Easthope, H., Liu, E. Y., & Memmott, P. (2011). Urban social housing for Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders: respecting culture and adapting services. Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute Final Report Series, 172. Retrieved from http://www.ahuri.edu.au/publications/projects/p70569
Reports:
Pinnegar, S., Liu, E., & Randolph, B. (2013). Bonnyrigg Longitudinal Panel Study First Wave: 2012: Research Report. UNSW, Sydney: City Futures Research Centre.
Liu, E. Y., Davison, G., & Pinnegar, S. (2012). Building Stronger Communities final evaluation report.
Pinnegar, S., Liu, E. Y., & Randolph, W. G. (2011). MOSAIC Final Report.
Australasian Early Career Urban Research Network (AECURN) [Secretary]
Newspapers
2015
23 October:Don't fear boarding houses: they are probably not what you think, The Conversation,
https://theconversation.com/dont-fear-boarding-houses-theyre-probably-not-what-you-think-49596
17 October: Keeping it in the family, Courier Mail, Brisbane.
5 September: All Together Now, The Australian, http://www.theaustralian.com.au/life/home-design/designing-your-house-for-three-generations-makes-a-lot-of-sense/story-fngmet9f-1227512716177
20 August: Strong Demand, Northern News.
8 August: Extra keys makes for extra cash, Sydney Morning Herald, http://domain.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/viewer.aspx
21 February: Living all under one roof, The Daily Telegraph, Mercedes Maguire, http://www.ahuri.edu.au/downloads/media/2015/Living_all_under_one_roof.pdf
20 February: How to live with the in-laws and keep your sanity, Home Magazine, Mercedes Maquire, http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/realestate/home/how-to-live-with-the-in-laws-and-keep-your-sanity/story-fnk6rorf-1227225031686
2013
28 November: It's all relative when it comes to housing, Sydney Morning Herald, James Robertson & Alexia Attwood http://www.be.unsw.edu.au/sites/default/files/20131128-It%27s-all-relative-when-it-comes-to-housing.jpg
28 November: Multi-generational housing is on the rise, Sydney Morning Herald, James Robertson & Alexia Attwood, http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/multigenerational-housing-is-on-the-rise-20131127-2yaf2.html
11 September: A generation caught in the middle, Sydney Morning Herald, Kate Jones, http://www.smh.com.au/money/planning/a-generation-caught-in-the-middle-20130910-2th9h.html
6 July: Downsizing is looking up, Sydney Morning Herald, Antony Lawes, http://smh.domain.com.au/real-estate-news/downsizing-is-looking-up-20130704-2pcsw.html
11 April: It’s all relative, as research reveals generations living together, The Australian, Natasha Robinson, http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/features/its-all-relative/story-e6frg6z6-1226620219077
2012
14 June: The sandwich generation, Sydney Morning Herald, Julie Power, http://www.smh.com.au/national/the-sandwich-generation-20120727-22zj2.html
3 March, Kids too comfy to want to leave home, Australian Financial Review, Rebecca Thistleton, http://www.afr.com/p/national/kids_too_comfy_to_want_to_leave_fsYRX7AqWvuJjilGrn6GrJ
2011
15 June: Building as a family bloc: Multi-generational living thrive as prices go through the roof, Courier-Mail, Michelle Hele
Industry publication
Liu, E. & Easthope, H. (2013) "Multigenerational households on the rise." in Around the house, Shelter NSW, March, No. 92, pp.12-13
Liu, E. & Easthope, H. (2013) “Multigenerational households in Australia: Some interesting facts.” in The Quarterly Magazine, Queensland Shelter, March, Vol 13, pp.22-23
Radio
Liu, E. (2015, March 10). Living Together: the rise of multigenerational households in Australian cities. 4GB Radio Interview. Retrieved from http://www.be.unsw.edu.au/sites/default/files/centres/cf/researchprograms/urban_planning_and_policy/20150310-4gb.mp3
SBS Radio - http://www.sbs.com.au/yourlanguage/gujarati/highlight/page/id/243883/t/M...
Blogs
3 June: Crowded house: extended families make a come-back, Coming of Age, online blog, Adele Horin, http://adelehorin.com.au/2013/06/03/crowded-house-extended-families-make-a-come-back/