Urban Development Institute of Australia
Western Australia Division Incorporated
Western Australia Division Incorporated
Economy
Consumer:
Valuing local economies and quantifying intangibles as part of the business case
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- Providing local employment opportunities during and post construction
- Valuing externalities
- Providing vocational rehabilitation opportunities for long term unemployed
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Infrastructure:
Hard and soft infrastructure and facilities providing opportunities for economic development
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- Business incubation
- Facilitating home based businesses
- Tax incentives/ rebates and developer contributions
- Provision of broadband
- Improving public transport options to areas of work
- Industrial sites
- Eco-industry
- Kemerton Industrial Park
- Space2 Business Lounge, Caroline Springs, Victoria
- Skilling and Employment Centre, Ropes Crossing and Jordan Springs, NSW
Urban Planning:
Urban planning that is robust, flexible and able to respond to changing economic conditions
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- Flexible and mixed use zoning
- Public markets
- Future proofing
- Multiple employment centres (i.e. commercial, industrial and retail)
- Sustainable employment outcomes
Building Design:
Initiatives that encourage robust and varied built form uses to stimulate economic prosperity
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- Adaptable housing
- Shop-top buildings
- Incentivise building industry to build sustainable designs
- Point of sale house rating
- Design that encourages home businesses
- Incubator commercial space for start up businesses
- Flexible building form that allows for change in mix
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