Religious communities have historically posed distinct challenges for urban governance in their accommodation within the built environments and social landscapes of cities. Looking to the future, this article examines two broad religious trends: increased pluralisation driven by the processes of secularisation and transnational migration; along with the emergence of the 'mega-church' as an organisational and built phenomenon, and their expected impacts on planning practice. This article particularly considers the impacts of these changes within Canberra, however, it is anticipated that the issues identified will resonate elsewhere in urban Australasia.
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