Australian Urban Land Use Planning

Nicole Gurran is an associate professor of urban planning at the University of Sydney.

Acknowledgements 1. Introduction: why is planning important? Section 1: the planning system
2. The objectives of land use planning
3. The land use planning process
4. The development control tool kit Section 2: urban land use planning in Australia
5. Inter-governmental responsibilities for the environment and land use planning in Australia
6. Comparison of state and territory planning systems in Australia
7. How can Australian local governments use the planning system to promote environmental sustainability?
8. How can Australian local governments use planning levers for housing diversity, choice and affordability? Section 3: strategic planning and development assessment in NSW
9. Overview of urban and environmental planning legislation and policy in NSW
10. State, regional and local strategic environmental planning in NSW
11. Development assessment processes in NSW Conclusion: urban land use planning in Australia â strengths, weaknesses and priorities for reform Glossary
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