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Planning for the community ensures that there is social equity, space and recreation and employment generation, and that plans promote active and healthy lifestyles for an ever-growing population. Planners can work as social planners considering the needs of the community, or economic development officers and help revitalise retail shopping precincts through strategic policy directions. There are also jobs in the private sector preparing a variety of reports for different sectors.

A vital component of planning is mediation and conflict resolution where there is a neighbourhood dispute about a proposed building for example. The process of community consultations and mediation is an important skill set for all planners.

The ability to project population with detailed demographics, interpreting the census and identifying the needs of different community groups is another vital ingredient to successful planning. Specialisation in research methods and data interpretation would be a valued skill in all employment sectors.

Case Study - PIA Awards 2007 - Planning for Health & Wellbeing
These Streets are made for Walking
The City of Bendigo, under its "These Streets are made for Walking..." initiative will transform its city centre into a unique area where the barriers to walking and cycling will be removed. The area will be redeveloped to promote a pedestrian network and shared spaces.

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		Planning for the community ensures that there is social equity, space and recreation and employment generation, and that plans promote active and healthy lifestyles for an ever-growing population. Planners can work as social planners considering the needs of the community, or economic development officers and help revitalise retail shopping precincts through strategic policy directions. There are also jobs in the private sector preparing a variety of reports for different sectors. A vital component of planning is mediation and conflict resolution where there is a neighbourhood dispute about a proposed building for example. The process of community consultations and mediation is an important skill set for all planners. The ability to project population with detailed demographics, interpreting the census and identifying the needs of different community groups is another vital ingredient to successful planning. Specialisation in research methods and data interpretation would be a valued skill in all employment sectors. Case Study - PIA Awards 2007 - Planning for Health & Wellbeing These Streets are made for Walking The City of Bendigo, under its "These Streets are made for Walking..." initiative will transform its city centre into a unique area where the barriers to walking and cycling will be removed. The area will be redeveloped to promote a pedestrian network and shared spaces. 2007 PIA Award - Health & Wellbeing (PDF - 162 KB) Please note: Document(s) on this page are presented in PDF format. If you do not have the Adobe Reader, you can download a copy free from the Adobe web site.