Cities & Urban Development

As we grapple with the challenges of climate change, an ageing and growing population, congestion, urban sprawl and unaffordable housing it is important we do not simply maintain the status-quo.  To meet these challenges, financial and non-financial investment in our cities must be prioritised, planned and aligned with broader state and national policy settings.

Much has been said about Australia’s urban policy landscape in recent years. There is a wide and deep body of research, debate and policy across industries, sectors and governments. In itself this is a testament to increasing recognition of the capacity for Australia’s cities to influence so many of those indicators by which we measure our quality of life: our happiness, heath, prosperity, connectedness and security.

Consult Australia has been active in contributing to this debate in recent years, seeking to advance our understanding of the vital role cities play in supporting the achievement of a range public policy goals.  It is important to consider practical next steps for governments, industry and the community to achieve better urban environments.  Priorities need to be set, and a plan for action which will realise a positive future for our cities must take priority. 

Thought leadership -cities and urban development

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  • Tomorrow's Cities Today

  • Sydney Toward's Tomorrow

Consult Australia Submissions Supporting Cities & Urban Development

Productivity Commission Inquiry into Barriers to Effective Climate Change Adaptation Submission – January 2012

National Sustainable Population Strategy - March 2011

National Urban Policy – March 2011

Building South Australia – February 2011

NSW Metropolitan Strategy Review – April 2010

National Urban Design Protocol: Creating Places for People

Creating Places for People is a collaborative commitment to best practice urban design in Australia. The protocol is the result of two years of collaboration between peak community and industry organisations, States, Territories, Local Governments, and the Australian Government. 

Consult Australia has adopted the principles of Creating Spaces for People and is proud to be a Champion for this protocol. 

Click here to download the Protocol

Click here to go to the Creating Places for People website

Click here for the Urban Design Protocol Champions

Green Star Communities Partner

Consult Australia is pleased to be a Green Star Communities Project Partner. As a project supporter, Consult Australia has committed to embracing the five national Green Star Communities Principles in our projects, policies and plans.

Click here to learn more about Green Star Communities

Click here to learn more about the Green Star Communities Project Partners

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