Strategic Planning Policy in Sydney: Heading in the right direction?

Gilbert, HJ

Strategic Planning Policy in Sydney: Heading in the right direction?

Gilbert, HJ

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Publisher:: ICMS
Publication Type:: Conference Proceeding
Citation:: UPE10 NEXT CITY Planning for a New Energy & Climate Future, 10th International Urban Planning and Environment Association Symposium, 2013, pp. 581 - 595
Issue Date:: 2013-01

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dc.contributor.author	Gilbert, HJ	en_US
dc.contributor.editor	Gurran, N	en_US
dc.contributor.editor	Phibbs, P	en_US
dc.contributor.editor	Thompson, S	en_US
dc.date	2012-07-24	en_US
dc.date.issued	2013-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	UPE10 NEXT CITY Planning for a New Energy & Climate Future, 10th International Urban Planning and Environment Association Symposium, 2013, pp. 581 - 595	en_US
dc.identifier.isbn	978-1-74210-281-8	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/23669
dc.description.abstract	The recent change of government in NSW has resulted in significant policy changes for accommodating growth and new development in the Sydney region. The previous focus on urban consolidation with new development only planned in targeted growth centres has now moved towards a 'more balanced' approach. Current policy provides for more development in new fringe areas along with reduced redevelopment at higher densities in inner areas. This paper analyses the rationale and likely outcomes of the current approach to strategic planning in Sydney. A brief review of metropolitan planning in Sydney is presented and the reasons behind policy changes are examined. The focus of the research is an analysis of the likely impacts of the latest changes and current initiatives within the context of the recognised need to plan for climate change and sustainability. The ecological, social and economic impacts of this change in direction in Sydney's planning policy are explored. The analysis also considers some underlying historical and cultural factors influencing strategic planning in Sydney. The role of planning in the current climate of private property rights, public participation issues and development pressures is discussed. The paper concludes with some policy and governance implications for guiding the future growth and development of Sydney. These are presented alongside the factors apparently influencing planning policy in this city.	en_US
dc.publisher	ICMS	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	UPE10 NEXT CITY Planning for a New Energy & Climate Future, 10th International Urban Planning and Environment Association Symposium	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	UPE10 10th International Urban Planning and Environment Association Symposium	en_US
dc.title	Strategic Planning Policy in Sydney: Heading in the right direction?	en_US
dc.type	Conference Proceeding
utslib.location	Sydney	en_US
utslib.location.activity	University of Sydney	en_US
utslib.for	1205 Urban and Regional Planning	en_US
dc.location.activity	University of Sydney	en_US
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building/School of Built Environment
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pubs.place-of-publication	Sydney	en_US
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Abstract:

The recent change of government in NSW has resulted in significant policy changes for accommodating growth and new development in the Sydney region. The previous focus on urban consolidation with new development only planned in targeted growth centres has now moved towards a 'more balanced' approach. Current policy provides for more development in new fringe areas along with reduced redevelopment at higher densities in inner areas. This paper analyses the rationale and likely outcomes of the current approach to strategic planning in Sydney. A brief review of metropolitan planning in Sydney is presented and the reasons behind policy changes are examined. The focus of the research is an analysis of the likely impacts of the latest changes and current initiatives within the context of the recognised need to plan for climate change and sustainability. The ecological, social and economic impacts of this change in direction in Sydney's planning policy are explored. The analysis also considers some underlying historical and cultural factors influencing strategic planning in Sydney. The role of planning in the current climate of private property rights, public participation issues and development pressures is discussed. The paper concludes with some policy and governance implications for guiding the future growth and development of Sydney. These are presented alongside the factors apparently influencing planning policy in this city.

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