30 May 2024
Brisbane City Council Clinches 2024 National Award for Planning Excellence
Prestigious Award Recognizes Outstanding Achievement in Urban Planning
[Brisbane, May 2024] – Brisbane City Council has achieved a prestigious victory at the 2024 National Awards for Planning Excellence, securing a National Accolade that highlights the city's dedication to innovative urban planning. This distinguished honour underscores Brisbane’s commitment to creating sustainable and sub-tropical urban environments.
The award was announced at the highly anticipated PIA National Awards for Planning Excellence Gala event in Melbourne, attended by hundreds of distinguished guests. The event showcased the best in Australian planning, with nearly 70 nominees vying for recognition across various award categories.
PIA Queensland President Sean Cullen RPIA expressed his admiration, stating, “PIA’s National Awards for Planning Excellence program not only showcases exemplary planning projects, but also ignites community interest and awareness about the critical role of planning in the public interest. These awards highlight the incredible diversity of work that planners do and the profound impact it has on our communities."
Winning National Project – Brisbane Green Factor Tool
A standout achievement of the evening was Brisbane City Council's recognition for the Brisbane Green Factor Tool, which received the 2024 Improving Planning Processes National Award. This innovative tool, developed by Brisbane City Council addresses the evolving need for green infrastructure in Australia’s metropolitan areas.
Key highlights of the Brisbane Green Factor Tool project include:
- Groundbreaking Tool: Praised by the judging panel, the project offers a unique response to the growing demand for shade, green, and high-quality amenity in developments in a sub-tropical climate.
- Practical Implementation: The tool simplifies the design, measurement, and testing of urban green investment, providing a crucial mechanism for development practitioners.
- Sustainable Urban Growth: By facilitating the implementation of more planting and trees, the project significantly contributes to creating a greener, more sustainable city.
This award celebrates Brisbane City Council and their collaborators for their visionary approach and dedication to enhancing urban environments. Their achievement sets a new standard for green infrastructure implementation and urban planning excellence.
For the full list of the 2024 Winners of the PIA National Awards for Planning Excellence, visit: /aboutpianew/national-awards-for-planning-excellence
Quotes attributable to Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said sustainable and sub-tropical urban design helped to enhance Brisbane’s incredible outdoor lifestyle.
“In Brisbane, we encourage urban design that complements our character, culture, lifestyle, health and wellbeing,” he said.
“That’s why we created this tool and why we continue to encourage rooftop gardens and offer incentives for buildings that meet environmental and energy efficiency standards.
“The greatest cities in the world haven’t emerged by chance – they are carefully planned, designed and managed.
“We’re honoured to accept this prestigious award and we will continue working with the industry professionals, so together we can make sure Brisbane keeps getting better.”
About the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA)
The Planning Institute of Australia is the national body representing the planning profession, dedicated to advancing planning as a discipline and supporting the professional development of planners.
For further information, please contact: Nicole Bennetts RPIA – PIA Queensland State Manager (0420 241 163)
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