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  • QLD | Incentivising Infill Development Fund receives strong take-up to enable more well-located homes

    30 June 2024

    The Queensland Government’s Incentivising Infill Development Fund, which was only released for applications on 10 June, has received more than 220 applications totalling more than 12,000 dwellings reaching the $350 million funding allocation in about 2 weeks.  

    “The Planning Institute welcomes the news that the Incentivising Infill Development Fund has been widely taken-up, and experienced high demand in a very short timeframe.

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  • QLD | Faith-based land for housing must be grounded in good planning

    22 June 2024

    Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s responds to recent media regarding Yes In Faith’s Backyard proposal in Queensland. 

    As Australia’s trusted voice on planning, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Qld is unable to support the current YIFBY (Yes in Faith’s Backyard) proposal as it risks undermining good planning and community trust in the planning process.

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  • National | Climate crusades, shifting demographics, crisis calls and the digital frontier: the urgent ‘act now’ trends identified in new Â鶹ÊÓƵ Foresight Report

    2 June 2024

    The Â鶹ÊÓƵ, in partnership with Urbis, has launched a major new thought leadership report, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Foresight, which identifies the key trends that will impact Australia’s future.

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  • QLD | Delivering Housing Diversity Awarded Top Honours at National Planning Awards

    30 May 2024

    Planning for Housing Diversity Report Clinches Top Honour

    Queensland awarded for forward-thinking approach to urban planning and housing diversity, with Queensland planner Martin Garred MÂ鶹ÊÓƵ winning top honours at the 2024 National Awards for Planning Excellence for his groundbreaking research project, Planning for Housing Diversity. This National accolade for Martin’s research highlights the need for innovative, research-driven solutions to our systemic housing challenges.

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  • QLD | Brisbane City Council Clinches 2024 National Award for Planning Excellence

    30 May 2024

    Prestigious Award Recognizes Outstanding Achievement in Urban Planning

    Brisbane City Council has achieved a prestigious victory at the 2024 National Awards for Planning Excellence, securing a National Accolade that highlights the city's dedication to innovative urban planning. This distinguished honour underscores Brisbane’s commitment to creating sustainable and sub-tropical urban environments.

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  • ACT | Â鶹ÊÓƵ supports new ACT Planning Priorities

    24 May 2024

    The Â鶹ÊÓƵ supports the statement of priorities released by ACT Minister for Planning Chris Steel MLA. Subsequent zoning changes should be led by strategic planning.

     

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  • National | Planning Institute welcomes release of draft National Urban Policy

    23 May 2024

    The Â鶹ÊÓƵ has today welcomed the Australian Government’s release of the National Urban Policy consultation paper as an important step towards better cities.

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  • QLD | Consortium urges Government to put design at heart of 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games

    30 April 2024

    A consortium of the top four architecture, landscape, planning and design institutes, representing more than 25,000 professionals nationally, is calling on the Queensland Government to establish a Design Coordination Unit for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and to secure long-lasting benefits for the community.

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  • QLD | ABC Interview | Climate Conscious Planning

    22 April 2024

    Nicole Bennetts RÂ鶹ÊÓƵ was interviewed on ABC Radio Queensland on Climate Conscious Planning

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  • QLD | Sunday Mail Article | Green light fast-tracker

    April 2024

    Nicole Bennetts RÂ鶹ÊÓƵ, State Manager QLD & NT quoted in the Sunday Mail article

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