Slide 2:1. Planning for the future2. Why Southside Riverside?3. What is a Neighbourhood Plan?4. What has happened so far?5. Involving the community?6. How you can get involved Welcome


Slide 3:1. Planning for the future In 2007, 50% of the worlds population lived in cities By 2030, 60% of the projected world population are expected to live in cities (4.9 billion people!) Growth means impacts to the way we: communicate get around and travel access local facilities and services care for our natural environment live, work and recreate The challenge – how can we lessen the impact and make improvements?


Slide 4:1. Planning for the future Our population is increasing We need to accommodate for population growth over the next 20 years and beyond and minimise impacts. Over 145,000 new dwellings will be required. 115,000 of those to be within existing urban areas by 2026.


Slide 5:1. Planning for the future Our Shared Vision In 2006 – 55,000 residents had their say about the future of Brisbane. Brisbane’s friendliness, our green open spaces and our outdoor lifestyle are important. Our shared vision: living in Brisbane 2026 is Council’s plan for the future.


Slide 6:1. Planning for the future Draft CityShape 2026 Over 67% of people preferred growth in Centres and Corridors


Slide 7:2. Why South Brisbane Riverside? Why South Brisbane Riverside? major cultural centre close proximity to city new & proposed infrastructure obsolete industrial land protect character improve parks, streets and open spaces opportunities for alternative transport river aspect and amenity easy to get around without a car plan boundary area Since 1996 the residential population has increased by 9.3%


Slide 8:2. Why South Brisbane Riverside? places for people to live, work and recreate public space and outdoor living safe and vibrant communities art, history and culture building design and function sustainable living residential, business and office uses Council will be undertaking a Neighbourhood Planning process for South Brisbane Riverside. A Neighbourhood Plan involves the community in planning for their future including:


Slide 9:3. What is a Neighbourhood Plan? A framework for managing future land use and development A 10 year plan A statutory plan Council seeks input from the community over a 12-18 month period to shape the draft Neighbourhood Plan. The draft Neighbourhood Plan is reviewed by Council and State Government. Once endorsed, it becomes a statutory plan (legislated document) that will guide development and land use in the area.


Slide 10:3. What is a Neighbourhood Plan? What can a Neighbourhood Plan achieve? CAN ACHIEVE Plan for where growth will go State what uses and activities are OK Set standards for development Inform building design Inform streetscape design Identify places and spaces for people Improve safety and access Retain and protect character CANT ACHIEVE Stop people from moving to the area Make development happen Prohibit or stop development Put new conditions on existing development Stop state and federal government development Rent control Instigate services such as public transport


Slide 11:4. What has happened so far? 2006 - West End / Woolloongabba Local Plan (17 distinct precincts) 2007/2008 - Draft Kurilpa Structure Planning (Concentrated on Kurilpa Point only) May 2008 - Council Resolution to prepare Neighbourhood Plan new plan boundary area


Slide 12:5. Involving the community? South Brisbane Riverside Neighbourhood Plan Understanding issues Feedback on draft Plans Developing a Vision Council is working with the Community…


Slide 13:5. Involving the community? Community involvement since 2006… Community & stakeholder meetings Lord Mayor and Councillors Urban Futures Board Independent Design Advisory Panel Community Reference Group Key Land Owner Group Public survey Community Planning Team nomination Outcomes to 2008 Site analysis and technical investigations draft Structure Plan Council resolution Established a Community Planning Team What’s next… Renewal strategy Neighbourhood Plan


Slide 14:5. Involving the community? The community planning team will… Provide feedback and input during the preparation and implementation of theNeighbourhood Plan Provide community views on a range of issues Help Council to understand community concerns, issues and aspirations Listen Consider Contribute


Slide 15:6. How you can get involved Community Planning Team advice will be considered along with comments from business, community, government agencies and others. You will be invited to have your say at key points during the planning process For more information contact us: urban.renewal@brisbane.qld.gov.au (07) 3403 8888