The reading concentrates on the development of planning in Australia and how it has changed from the early 1900's right up until the modern 21st century. Planning cities in Australia developed around 1900 as a reform movement concerned with the conditions in Australian cities and was heavily derived from British idealogy and values.
From the early 1900's through to the post war period planning in Australia has experienced many changes, these include areas such as physical form and public infrastructure, legislation, regulation and the development of new priorities.
The 1970's saw slow growth and rapid social change, bringing along several new forms of planning such as environmental, social and advocacy. These three planning disciplines are the cornerstones of modern urban and regional planning, with an in depth knowledge of these areas required for any modern day planner to be successful.
The 1980s and 90s brought along strategic planning through concentrating on economic, social and ecological concerns, this is highlighted through the Brundtland report of 87 on environmental sustainability.
Some of the most influential changes to planning in Australia has come in the 21st century through globilisation, sustainability, climate change and disaster mitigation and recovery. The globilisation of the world has ment that cities such as Sydney and Melbourne are becoming increasingly bigger hubs of Australias states, with exponential numbers of people moving into City areas. It is estimated by 2050 that 75 % of people will live in cities, so what does this mean for Australia ?
Does this mean the end of country areas in Australia such as Dubbo? Will large country urban areas slowly dissapear as people continue to seek the city lifestyle. Globilisation and the growing needs of people through technology and access to services could ultimately see this scenario play out and create a new generation of challenges for planners to tackle.
