The
planning system in Australia is a fundamental part of the creation of
well-designed urban spaces in Australia. The planning system in Australia is
based on the different levels of government that can be found in Australia. The
Planning system is dependent on the tiers of government from Federal
Government, to State Government and then too Local Government. This hierarchal
system of planning in Australia allows for different concentrations on
differing issues (UNSWTV 2010). For example the federal system of planning
looks at holistic planning concepts for Australia, while the local system has
plans that a part of the local area. An example of major commonwealth plan is
the National Urban Policy. This sets out goals for the entirety of Australia
that relate to sustainability, liability and productivity, important concepts
when considering a plan.
The
interesting system that Australia uses for planning means that different levels
of planning authorities and governments need to work together. Such as the
states with the federal government. This is usually done through the Council of
Australian Governments (COAG). Though one of the most interesting systems that
was found in the readings was the dual system of planning found in Canberra. Canberra
is planned by two different categories the National Capital Authority (NCA) and
the Australian Capital Territory Planning and Land Authority (ACTPLA). The NCA
has control over certain areas that have importance in the national capital
such the Parliamentary triangle and major thoroughfares in and out of Canberra.
ACTPLA controls the rest of the territory (Pitts & Miller n.d.). Both
authorities have to work to together when plans intertwine between both
organisations. This means that both authorities communicate and work together
in some situations to create plans. The Planning system in Australia is an
interesting and somewhat complex system that helps to create an ideal urban
environment in Australia
Bibliography
Pitts, J. and Miller, K. (n.d.). Planning,
a dual challenge. 1st ed. pp.12-24.
UNSWTV, (2010). Utzon Lecture
Series: Robert Freestone. [video] Available at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbsjsAmHz_Q
[Accessed 7 Apr. 2014].
What is the important role as a local planner?
ReplyDeleteI think it really is to have an idea of what an area needs to help it thrive in the future. Whether that's better infrastructure, more public spaces or ever better transport. The local planner needs to have a depth of knowledge of the area.
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