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Workshop Overview

Local government planning systems are complex. Making better land use planning decisions demands a holistic and integrated approach that considers both local and state government land use policy priorities. Despite its complexity, our land use planning system is seen as an important tool for creating connected, liveable, and sustainable communities.

This course is for local government elected members and will help them gain a better understanding of land use planning and the role of planners and elected members in decision-making. It will also provide some tools to help make better planning decisions.

Participants will receive a course planning manual and case studies to review.

Learning Outcomes

After this course, you will understand:

• The history of the WA planning system.
• An understanding of what good planning is.
• The range of planning theories and visions that guide planning practice.
• How the planning system works in WA.
• The work that local government town planners do and why.
• Common planning terms and jargon.
• Knowing the difference between advocacy and enquiry in decision making.
• The tools and lessons needed to make better decisions.

Optional Accommodation and Dinner

Course attendees can stay at the Joondalup Resort on Tuesday, March 11, and/or Wednesday, March 12, and join the course presenters for dinner.

This can be booked as part of the course registration.

Course Trainers

Adjunct Prof Charles Johnson AM 海角社区 (Life Fellow)

Adjunct Professor David Caddy R海角社区 (Life Fellow) and retiring Chair of the WAPC.