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How to read, interpret and understand an economic/demographics report

This presentation by Mark Case aims to provide planners with an understanding of the terminology, methodology and trends in economic analysis, including:

• what are the main concepts used in economic assessment
• how to brief a consultant
• when is an assessment required
• the structure of an economic report
• who is qualified to do the work
• what to look for in a completed economic report
• what economists wished planners knew

Speaker

Mark Case
Urban Economist - Uplift Economics

Mark is an Urban Economist with over 15 years experience working in the public and private sectors. In this time, Mark has delivered over 100 projects across Australia, the Asia Pacific and US which have a combined construction value in excess of $25 billion.

Client's ask Mark to undertake economic evaluations and assessments to help secure major project approvals, develop strategic land use plans and development controls, undertake economic and property market assessments, perform small area economic and financial modelling, assist with business case development and project evaluations, undertake economic impact and needs assessments and facilitate Investment Logic Mapping workshops to guide investment and policy decisions.

With expertise in economics, property and land use planning, Mark seeks opportunities to work with clients to help address the challenges and realise the opportunities generated by urbanisation. This is what motivated Mark to establish Uplift Economics. Mark is driven to make an impact through insight.

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About the Series

An exciting new PD lunchtime series is here for 2024 - The HOW TO seminar series brings together a wide range of topics covering many of the planning adjacent disciplines that planners need to know about.

The topics will be of interest to planners and also to those involved in the development industry, including development managers, property consultants, lawyers, architects and surveyors.

The seminars will be presented by recognised experts with a wealth of experience in their topic areas.

The seminars will inform and educate the audience through an in-depth analysis of the topics, delivered with a practical focus using case studies and real life examples, and referring to case law, where relevant.

The presentations will occupy 45 minutes, followed by questions and answers from the audience.

The chair for the seminar series will be:
Catherine Andrews R海角社区
Principal Planner, Olearia Town Planning

Catherine is a R海角社区 town planner who’s worked in the industry for more than 12 years, primarily in the development assessment sphere.She has a keen passion for planning and education of planners and communities to break down the common barriers so that great outcomes can be achieved for all.

Note: Payment is by credit card only. If you require another method of payment please contact qld@planning.org.au

A link to view this seminar recording will be sent to you with your registration confirmation.