1.Section 11 – Goals

The UDF generally agrees with the goals, except for (c), and requests additional goals to better define the purpose of the act.

2.1 Request Amendment to Clause (c) – A Positive Planning Goal

We consider that the Bill should include a positive statement that outlines what the bill is trying to achieve in relation to outcomes within urban areas. It should outline elements of the public good that the bill is trying to achieve, in particular in relation to recognising the importance of well integrated public space as a unique part of the urban fabric.

The bill introduces a new term “well-functioning urban and rural areas” as a single concept, without defining what this means for urban environments or acknowledging the very different characteristics urban and rural places. The goals are quite specific in other areas and some more clarity is needed here.

We request the inclusion of a definition [1] of Well-functioning urban areas / environments to clarify this important goal. Whilst the exact definition of “well-functioning environments” may be articulated in National Direction, it should be separately listed as one of the goals of the act.

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(c) to create well-functioning urban environments and well-functioning rural environments

(c) to create well-functioning urban areas that support liveability, accessibility, safety, and the efficient use of land and infrastructure;
(d) to create well-functioning rural areas that support productive land use, environmental stewardship, and rural communities.

(c) to create well-functioning urban areas that support livability, accessibility, safety, and the efficient use of land and infrastructure, including the quality, safety, accessibility, and usability of public spaces and the interfaces between public and private environments.;
(d) to create well-functioning rural areas that support productive land use, environmental stewardship, and rural communities.

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