Debra Cushing
Associate Professor in Landscape Architecture, Queensland University of Technology

Deb Flanders Cushing is an Associate Professor in Landscape Architecture at QUT. She strives to improve outdoor environments, such as parks, bikeways, streets, and urban plazas, through rigorous research and has worked for many years to create more inclusive communities for all people, especially children and youth. She often works with interdisciplinary teams to explore ways to increase physical activity and social engagement across generations. Cushing has written extensively for academic and industry audiences on a range of topics related to landscape architecture and creating health-promoting environments.