Writing in the Local Government Focus Newspaper Ross Larsen (Brisbane-based Senior Consultant, SGS Economics and Planning) argues that activity centres play a significant role in creating strong and robust economies, and in supporting regional activities. Market forces, governance, human capital, and financial capital affect the economic performance of activity centres: but factors like mix of uses, a synergistic network of centres, density, range of services and facilities, and liveability are also key influences. Therefore planning tools, as well as broader policy and business tools, are critical - and the article discusses some key elements of activity centres where urban planning can facilitate economic performance and development.
Read the article (on the website of Local Government Focus Newspaper)