A new model planning code is being considered by the Queensland State Government which could not only see the removal of cul-de-sacs from future developments, but also introduce many key changes to future residential developments, with a focus on pedestrians and outdoor lifestyle, including:
- Access to parks should be within 5-minutes’ walk of a resident’s home
- Footpaths widened, with walkable grid-like street layouts
- No street blocks should be longer than 200m
- Any block greater than 130m should have a pedestrian link
B+B will be submitting our recommendations to the State Government by September 1 for the new Model Code for Neighbourhood Design, and we invite your thoughts, comments and ideas.
Share your feedback on the proposed code with us for consideration in our submission:
Contact our Senior Urban Planner, Damian Reardon, with your feedback below for consideration in our submission or head directly to the State’s Have Your Say page.
To discuss how your our town planning or urban design services could benefit your project, contact us – call (07) 5631 8000 or send an online enquiry.
