Amanda Rishworth (Kingston, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

to move—

That the House:

(1)

recognises the importance of sound urban planning for the long term future of our towns and cities;

(2)

acknowledges that:

(a)

planning new communities and regenerating older communities must maximise the ‘liveability’ of these communities;

(b)

local planning should ensure that:

(i)

local employment is available close to the local communities;

(ii)

transport options are well connected and integrated, including the availability of public transport and bike paths to reduce car dependency and promote healthy alternatives such as walking and cycling;

(iii)

housing and local infrastructure are designed to minimise the environmental footprint, including options to promote water and energy conservation;community services are available; and

(c)

urban planing of our communities must maximise the social, economic and environmental outcomes for local residents; and

(3)

urges all levels of government, industry, associated professions and the community to work together to ensure that we have healthy, happy, safe and sustainable communities.

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