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Planning matters! Tools for real town planning

in the classroom

Town Planning projects for geography students

Australian Geography Teachers Conference 12 January 2014

Rotorua, New Zealand

Introductions: • Davina Baird Senior Planner Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads

• Michael Papageorgiou Manager Planning and Environment Frankston City Council, Victoria

• manage urban growth

• secure necessary infrastructure

investment

• determine appropriate settlement patterns for our cities and towns.

• generate economic development • contribute to the wellbeing of

individuals and communities

• protect our natural and built environments.

Good planning is the best way to:

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reconnecting with Geography teachers

Promoting planning as a career to geography students

Spreading the message that planning matters!

PIA’s interest

www.planning.org.au

www.planningmatters.com.au

www.facebook.com/pages/Planning-Institute-of-Australia/

www.piayoungplanners.blogspot.com.au/

Useful links

What is planning?

What does a planner do?

Addressing common perceptions…..

What is planning?

Source; http://www.business.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0013/21451/multi_story_building_construction_site_page.jpg

URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNERS

develop and implement plans and policies for the controlled use of urban and rural land, and advise on economic, environmental and social factors affecting land use.

ABS definition

compiling and analysing data on economic, legal, political, cultural, demographic, sociological, physical and environmental factors affecting land use

conferring with government authorities, communities, Architects, social scientists, Legal Professionals, and planning, development and environmental specialists

devising and recommending use and development of land, and presenting narrative and graphic plans, programs and designs to groups and individuals

advising governments and organisations on urban and regional planning and resource planning

Planning tasks

reviewing and evaluating environmental impact reports

staying up-to-date with changes in building and zoning codes, regulations and other legal issues

may serve as mediators in disputes over planning proposals and projects

may speak at public meetings and appear before government to explain planning proposals

Planning tasks (cont.)

The tools planners use align closely with the skills developed in studying geography.

Key elements taken from town planning practice, can be used as the starting point for a systematic investigation of a local community.

this approach can be scaled up to a town, city, regional or even state level.

Techniques for Geography teachers

Land use

Buildings

Lots and subdivisions

Transport infrastructure

Major parks and public spaces

Natural features and topography

Social and cultural features

• Land use and development regulations (plans and DAs)

• Capital works (plans, budgets and programs)

• Action plans: non capital works interventions

• Natural resource management techniques

• Visioning, consultation, communication methods

Planning tools

Year 10: Environmental change and management

Select ONE of the following types of environment as the context for study: land, inland water, coast, marine or urban. A comparative study of examples selected from Australia and at least one other country should be included.

The application of human-environment systems thinking to understanding the causes and likely consequences of the environmental change being investigated

The application of geographical concepts and methods to the management of the environmental change being investigated

The application of environmental economic and social criteria in evaluating management responses to the change

National Curriculum

Year 10: Environmental change and management

Geographical Inquiry Skills

Collecting, recording, evaluating and representing

• Collect, select, record and organise relevant data and geographical information, using ethical protocols, from a range of appropriate primary and secondary sources

• Evaluate sources for their reliability, bias and usefulness and represent multi-variable data in a range of appropriate forms

• Represent the spatial distribution of geographical phenomena by constructing special purpose maps that conform to cartographic conventions, using spatial technologies as appropriate

Year 10: Environmental change and management

Geographical Inquiry Skills

Interpreting, analysing and concluding

• Evaluate multi-variable data and other geographical information using qualitative and quantitative methods and digital and spatial technologies as appropriate to make generalisations and inferences, propose explanations for patterns, trends, relationships and anomalies, and predict outcomes

• Apply geographical concepts to synthesise information from various sources and draw conclusions based on the analysis of data and information, taking into account alternative points of view

• Identify how geographical information systems (GIS) might be used to analyse geographical data and make predictions

Planning tools for the classroom

• PDOnline – Planning and Development Online

• Planning scheme (town plan) mapping

• Flood mapping (local and regional)

• Queensland Globe

• Brisbane

• Gold Coast

• City of Ipswich

• Sunshine Coast

• Logan

• Redland

• Moreton Bay

• Scenic Rim

• Fraser Coast

• Lockyer Valley

• Gladstone

• Bundaberg

• Others… Check your local government website

Tool 1: Planning & Development Online PD Online

Source: http://pdonline.brisbane.qld.gov.au/

Source: http://pdonline.brisbane.qld.gov.au/

Scroll to bottom & click ‘I agree’

Accessing PD Online

Source: http://pdonline.brisbane.qld.gov.au/

PD Online

Searches:

Map search

Property enquiry

Excellent for bigger picture view of zoning

Source: http://pdonline.brisbane.qld.gov.au/

Interactive mapping – PD Online

Source: http://pdonline.brisbane.qld.gov.au/

Layers – Boundaries and Labels

Displays property boundaries

Contours

House number, suburb and street names

Source: http://pdonline.brisbane.qld.gov.au/

Source: http://pdonline.brisbane.qld.gov.au/

Base maps

Layer – Aerial 2012

Source: http://pdonline.brisbane.qld.gov.au/

Layer – Aerial 1946

Source: http://pdonline.brisbane.qld.gov.au/

Layer - Zoning

Zoning (Area Classification) determines how land can be used

Source: http://pdonline.brisbane.qld.gov.au/

Overlays – Bicycle Network & Biodiversity

Overlays – maps which indicate the codes (rules and restrictions) applicable to a particular parcel of land

Source: http://pdonline.brisbane.qld.gov.au/

Overlays – Bushfire & Coastal Hazard

Source: http://pdonline.brisbane.qld.gov.au/

Overlay – Flooding

Source: http://pdonline.brisbane.qld.gov.au/

Overlays – Road Hierarchy & Air Quality

Source: http://pdonline.brisbane.qld.gov.au/

Victoria- Planning Maps Online

Perth WA - Intramaps

NSW- Planning Viewer

City of Charles Sturt, SA - Floodplain mapping

NT - Land Planning Services

Land Information System Tasmania

ACT - ACTMAPi

Source: http://203.9.249.3/framesetup.asp

Tool 2: Planning schemes (town plans)

Source: http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/mildura/maps?queries_enlargement_query=209298#pso-planningSchemeMaps-grid27

Rotorua – planning maps

Source: http://www.rdc.govt.nz/our-council/council-publications/Districtplanproposed/Pages/Proposed-District-Plan-maps.aspx

Rotorua – planning maps

Source: http://www.rdc.govt.nz/our-council/council-publications/Districtplanproposed/Pages/Proposed-District-Plan-maps.aspx

Rotorua – planning maps

Source: http://www.rdc.govt.nz/our-council/council-publications/Districtplanproposed/Pages/Proposed-District-Plan-maps.aspx

Tool 3a: Local flood mapping

Source: http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/planning-building/planning-guidelines-tools/online-tools/floodwise-property-report

Flood levels / risk Ground levels Site data & source of flooding

Source: http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/planning-building/planning-guidelines-tools/online-tools/floodwise-property-report

Tool 3b: Regional flood mapping

Source: https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mapping-data/maps/flood-mapping-program/floodcheck-map

Tool 3b: Regional flood mapping

Source: https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mapping-data/maps/flood-mapping-program/floodcheck-map

Tool 3b: Regional flood mapping

Source: https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mapping-data/maps/flood-mapping-program/floodcheck-map

Tool 4: Queensland Globe

Source: Broken Hill.nsw.gov.au

How to install Google Earth and Queensland Globe

Property search

Navigation in Google Earth

Layers

Information available through Queensland Globe

Measure and draw

Cross-section

Where to find additional data sets

It’s easy. Follow the instructions at:

https://data.qld.gov.au/maps-geospatial/qld-globe

How do I get Queensland Globe?

Search for address

Queensland Globe layers

Google Earth standard layers

Qld Globe layers

Using layers

Click the triangle to view contents

Turn layers on/off

Qld Globe layers

Use the tool bar to draw, measure, and more!

Create a section

See: https://support.google.com/earth/answer/181393?hl=en

Queensland Globe has some pre-established additional data sets. Just click on one of these sets when the globe starts

Additional data sets

You can search for more data at: https://data.qld.gov.au/dataset Any KML, KMZ, or GDB formatted data can be opened in Google Earth.

Additional data sets

Simply save the file, and open in Google Earth

The sample dataset below has been converted from a CSV file found on Queensland Data. It shows the latest timetable information for every public transport stop in South East Queensland.

http://goo.gl/GkBDqd

Try downloading the file and opening it in Google Earth.

Other data sets can be converted

Check your own local and state government websites for:

Your local government area

Neighbouring councils

Regional planning agencies

State government planning department

State government environment department

Searching for local planning resources?

The challenge:

To develop a ‘real world’ geography project that models a planner’s role, and applies the student’s local knowledge and experience.

• use one or more of the ‘tools’ described here

• apply diverse resources from State Government, Council, community and local business sources

• Make use of web-based and easily accessible information, data and maps

Geography projects

1. New retail development project to service an existing industrial area 2. Brunswick Street Mall Redevelopment 3. Redevelopment of former Paul’s Milk/Parmalat site, South Brisbane 4. Strategic land use plan for change in a residential suburb 5. Sustainability Audit of an Existing Residential Building and Site 6. What a load of garbage! Waste disposal in urban areas

Worked examples

Source of image: http://practicallyenlightenedyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/work-in-progress.jpg

New retail development project to service an existing industrial area

(Bishop St

Kelvin Grove)

Worked example 1

Worked example 2

What a load of garbage! Waste disposal in urban areas

Source: http://edition.cnn.com/2012/04/26/us/la-trash-puente-landfill

Redevelopment of former Paul’s Milk/Parmalat site, South Brisbane

Worked example 3

Source: http://www.acumenpartners.com.au/projects_psbrep.html

Strategic land use plan for change in a residential suburb

Worked example 4

http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/community/participation/community-consultation

How sustainable is your home? Sustainability Audit of an Existing Residential Building and Site

Worked example 5

Source: http://www.cairns.com.au/article/2009/04/13/37771_real-estate.html

Brunswick Street Mall redevelopment

Worked example 6

Source: http://images.brisbanetimes.com.au/2012/07/24/3482733/bruns_729-620x349.jpg

Resources

www.planning4success.com.au

Using the tools of professional planners in the classroom, the level of difficulty can be reduced by:

limiting the size of the area examined (one property);

limiting the elements of the planning scheme or online mapping to be considered.

Explore government websites! New online tools and more advanced, user friendly information is becoming available.e.

Reflections

The role of the planner is to understand and bring together complex and competing interests to improve people's lives.

Reflections

Source: http://www.rdc.govt.nz/our-city/Parksandreserves/Documents/Lakefront%20Plan.pdf

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Contact

Davina Baird Michael Papageorgiou at PIAqlded@gmail.com

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