South Brisbane Riverside Neighbourhood Plan

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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

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1. Planning for the future Facing the challenges of a changing world In 2007, 50% of the worlds population lived in cities By 2030 60% of the projected global population are expected to live in cities (4.9 billion people!) Growth means impacts and improvements to the way we: communicate get around work live and recreate

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

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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.

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1. Planning for the future CityShape 2026 Over 65% of people preferred growth in Centres and Corridors

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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 plan boundary area Since 1996 the residential population has increased by 9.3%

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2. Why South Brisbane Riverside? Public realm Streetscape Architecture Arts People Culture Housing Precincts Public space Council will be undertaking a Neighbourhood Planning process for South Brisbane Riverside. A Neighbourhood Plan involves the community in planning for their future including:

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3. What is a Neighbourhood Plan? A framework for managing future land use and development A 10 year plan A statutory plan This means that the plan is a legislated document that involves the endorsement of Council and the State Government. The end product will be a plan that guides development and land use in the area.

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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

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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 June 2008 - Strategic Directions Forum recommended new plan boundary new plan boundary area

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

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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… Precinct Plan Neighbourhood Plan

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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

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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