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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 RPIA
Principal Planner, Olearia Town Planning

Catherine is a RPIA 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.

Series Seminars & Speakers

7 February - How to read, interpret and understand an ecology report

This session will involve an explanation of some of the fundamental concepts and practicalities of ecological assessment will be provided together with how they should be put together in ecological reports.

Brad will discuss:

• the statutory regime (within Queensland and at a Federal level)
• ecological impact assessment methodology
• relevant assessment codes
• the structure of a ecological impact report
• who is “qualified” to do the work
• how to brief a consultant
• what to look for in a completed ecological impact report
• what ecologists wish planners knew

Speaker

Brad Comley
Director, Biome

Brad is a Registered Professional Engineer, Certified Environmental Practitioner and Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control. With over 20 years of experience spanning State and Local Government and the consulting industry. Brad has a broad practical knowledge of development and the natural environment, which gives him the ability to successfully identify environmental and engineering constraints and opportunities in order to develop appropriate management strategies

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5 March - How to read, interpret and understand a traffic report

The traffic implications of development are one of the major issues that have to be considered by State and local governments at the strategic level and applicants and decision makers at the development assessment level.

Dealing with traffic impacts often requires co-operation at all levels of government and can have significant financial consequences.

The importance of undertaking traffic impact assessment at both the planning and development assessment stages cannot be underestimated.

Alice will take us through the various processes and procedures that are followed by experienced traffic engineers when undertaking traffic impact assessment, including:

• the statutory regime
• traffic impact assessment methodology
• relevant assessment codes
• the structure of a traffic impact report
• who is “qualified” to do the work
• how to brief a consultant
• what to look for in a completed traffic impact report
• what traffic engineers wished planners knew

Speaker

Alice Shi
Associate Director, Urbis

Alice provides a lead technical role in the Transport Advisory space at Urbis bringing experience from local, national and international projects to inform the advice she provides on each project. Alice holds degrees in engineering and commerce. She is conscious that the advice she provides will inform the built environment and places designed for residents and citizens. Therefore, safety and efficiency are at the front of mind when planning for the transport network

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17 April - How to read, interpret and understand a social impact assessment

Julia will explore how planning and social planning interact and how this interaction can be improved. Julia will discuss a range of technical tools and techniques, as well as the professional ‘smarts’ needed to get the best out of both disciplines.

Topics to be covered in this seminar include:

• the statutory regime
• social impact assessment methodology
• relevant assessment codes
• the structure of a social impact report
• who is “qualified” to do the work
• how to brief a consultant
• what to look for in a completed social impact report
• what social planners wished town planners knew

Speaker

Julia Miller-Randle MPIA
Director, Cred Consulting

With more than 18 years’ experience leading a range of strategic planning projects and designing and delivering engagement projects of all scales, Brisbane-based Julia Miller-Randle works in the role of Director, Social Strategy and Engagement at Cred Consulting.

Julia is IAP2 Australasia accredited and on the Property Council of Australia’s Social Infrastructure Committee – reflecting her particular passions for the role cities play in supporting social inclusion, resilience, health and wellbeing, as well as for engaging with young people and children.

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1 May - How to read, interpret and understand a heritage and character report

Heritage impact assessment is a method by which the impact of development on the cultural heritage significance of a place may be assessed. It is akin to other kinds of environmental impact assessment and forms a mandatory part of the development assessment process under the Planning Act.

Topics to be covered in this seminar include:

• the statutory regime
• heritage impact assessment methodology
• relevant assessment codes
• the structure of a heritage impact report
• who is “qualified” to do the work
• how to brief a consultant
• what to look for in a completed heritage impact report
• what heritage planners and architects wished town planners knew

Speaker

Scott Richards MPIA
Associate Director, Urbis

Scott is an urban planner, historian and cultural heritage consultant with more than 25 years’ experience in local government and private practice.

His areas of expertise include preparation of development applications for heritage buildings, preparation of conservation management plans for listed places, and character assessments. Scott has also provided advice on the retention and adaptation of heritage places as well as advice on heritage legislation in Queensland and local heritage and character provisions in local planning schemes

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5 June - How to read, interpret and understand a civil engineering report

From preparing and assessing applications to drafting planning documents, planners are required to understand various engineering concepts, without necessarily having any formal training in this area.

During this seminar, our expert presenter will discuss civil engineering essentials, terminology and concepts, including:

• the relevant terminology
• civil engineering assessment methodology
• the structure of a civil engineering report
• who is qualified to do the work
• how to brief a consultant
• what to look for in a completed civil engineering report
• what engineers wished planners knew

Speaker

Dan Collins
State Director - Queensland, Colliers

Dan has over 15 years’ experience partnering with clients and working with teams on a variety of projects across Southeast Queensland including the delivery of master planned communities, land development subdivisions, infrastructure projects, infill sites, commercial developments, and industrial projects.

Dan has experience in project delivery from inception through to completion including client engagement, project planning, briefing and scoping, design management, development negotiation of Infrastructure Agreements and Development Approvals, Operational Works Approvals, plan sealing, liaising and coordinating with relevant authorities, construction and contract administration.

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10 July - How to read, interpret and understand an odour report

This session aims to provide planners with an understanding of air quality (odour) terms, methodology and trends

Ben Hyde from MWA Environmental will cover the essentials of odour assessment for planners who are preparing or assessing a town planning development application.

Ben's presentation will cover:

• the relevant terminology
• odour assessment methodology
• the structure of an odour report
• the types of requirements that councils and SARA are regularly imposing on proponents
• who is qualified to do the work
• how to brief a consultant
• what to look for in a completed odour report
• relevant Court decisions and case studies.
• what odour experts wished planners knew

Speaker

Ben Hyde
Senior Environmental Engineer, MWA Environmental

(More information about the speaker will be announced later)

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7 August - How to read, interpret and understand a landscape report/plan

This session aims to provide planners with an understanding of landscaping terms, methodology and trends.

Penny Spiers from Wolter Consulting Group will cover the essentials of landscaping plans.

Penny's presentation will cover:

• the relevant terminology
• the fundamentals of landscaping assessments
• who is qualified to do the work
• how to brief a consultant
• what landscape architects wished planners knew

Speaker

Penny Spiers
Director of Landscape Architecture, Wolter Consulting Group

Penny is a Registered Landscape Architect with over 20 years’ experience leading complex projects for both public and private sector clients. Her knowledge and creativity combined with an attention to detail, excellent communication and collaboration skills, means she can operate across all project phases from strategic design, master planning and conceptual design, to detailed design, contract documentation, technical specifications and construction services. Penny’s experience extends from parks and open spaces, urban and commercial centres, residential subdivisions, schools and educational facilities, health and aged care, sport and recreation facilities, playgrounds and play spaces, environmental and rehabilitation areas.

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11 September - How to read, interpret and understand an acoustic report

This session aims to provide planners with an understanding of air quality (acoustic) terms, methodology and trends

Michael Lanchester from Stantec will cover the essentials of acoustics and air quality for planners who are preparing or assessing a town planning development application.

Michael's presentation will cover:

• the relevant terminology
• acoustic assessment methodology
• the structure of an acoustic report
• the types of requirements that councils and SARA are regularly imposing on proponents
• who is qualified to do the work
• how to brief a consultant
• what to look for in a completed acoustic report
• relevant Court decisions and case studies.
• what acoustic experts wished planners knew

Speaker

Michael Lanchester
Principal, Stantec

Michael has over 20 years of experience in acoustic consulting, with an extensive portfolio of projects in the health, commercial, office fit out, university, and defence sectors. He specialises in noise emissions and design of noise control in mechanical services as well as noise reduction and impact isolation testing (in the field and laboratories).

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2 October - How to read, interpret and understand a stormwater and hydrology report

The management of water quality and quantity is becoming an increasingly important issue in development assessment.

Best practice water management is more than an engineering exercise; it involves designing, integrating, implementing and managing water solutions to meet safety, health, environmental and aesthetic requirements.

Emma will address what planners should know about stormwater management and hydrology, including

• the relevant terminology
• the methodology used in hydrology/flooding assessment
• the structure of a hydrology/flooding report
• who is qualified to do the work
• how to brief a consultant
• the types of requirements that councils and SARA are regularly imposing on proponents
• what flooding engineers wished planners knew

Speaker

Emma Clements
Principal Engineer, Inertia Engineering

Inertia Flood Principal Emma Clements has over 20 years’ experience working in Australia and the UK on projects of varying scales. Emma has always had an interest in water engineering and passion for achieving the best results for her clients.

Emma has held a range of positions throughout her career including in the mining industry and local governments in Queensland and Victoria. Emma has recently moved into development and work on a diverse range of mixed use projects throughout Queensland.

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6 November - 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
Director - Economics, Ethos Urban

Mark has over 12 years' experience in economics strategic planning and business case development. He has worked in both the public and private sectors delivering projects across Australia, the Asia Pacific and US, which range from economic development strategies, major project approvals, strategic plans, impact assessment, small area modelling and infrastructure network plans.

With his detailed understanding of economics and planning, Mark looks to continue to create positive outcomes and improve the welfare of communities.

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SPECIAL OFFER: BOOK THE FULL SERIES BY THURSDAY 1 FEBRUARY AND GET 10 FOR THE PRICE OF 8

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