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A two-day national conference looking at the most recent
developments in planning large-scale residential developments.
Focus on assuring the approval of masterplanned developments
and on improving their ecological, economic and social
sustainability.

JUNE 9-10, 2005
Stamford Plaza Double Bay , Sydney

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Includes full video coverage of every speakers' presentation, for only $180 incl GST.

The recent Masterplanned Urban Developments conference examined the experience of a diverse range of organisations in the timing, process and complexities of ensuring the approval and sustainability of masterplanned residential developments.The presentations focus on the process of masterplanning, the factors that need to be considered, how they are addressed to realise sustainable development, and what trade-offs are required.

The key themes include an overview of the strategic and policy environment within which masterplanned developments take place, the description and use of a site’s natural assets, planning to ensure sustainable water use, and strategies and tools useful in visualising the development. Individual topics were covered by a range of speakers, allowing comparisons across sectors, viewpoints and perspectives. Current case studies were used to illustrate the opportunities and the problems, and the way hurdles have been overcome.The conference highlighted good and poor examples of masterplanned residential developments.

TOPICS INCLUDE :

• Strategic planning processes

  SPEAKERS INCLUDE : Elected councillors from local government Environmental planners and other key personnel from shire councils State government regulatory bodies Private consultants Residential developers

• Regulatory issues and pitfalls
• Development Plan Overlays and Local Environmental Planning schemes
• Sustainable land use
• Assessing flood risk
• Flora and fauna surveys
• Cultural heritage
• Site-sensitive design
• Geospatial visualisation tools
• Integrated water-cycle management and water-sensitive design
• Dealing with net-gain policies and offset schemes
• Building community engagement
• The future of sustainable residential developments

To obtain all the sessions from this conference to view on PC CD-ROM along with powerpoint slides, please click here to download the conference CD-ROM order form.

Telephone enquiries should be directed to Olivia Trussell on 03 9530 8900 or email registration@halledit.com.au