UCLG-ASPAC Liveable Cities Forum: Brisbane, 8-11 May 2006

Speakers and presentations

	Mr Bin Ji Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries City of Beijing People's Republic of China The Chinese perspective and a plan for Beijing ... Livability will be defined as 'quality of life' as experienced by the residents within a city or region. In this context sustainability is the ability to sustain the quality of life we value or to which we aspire. In operational terms it is often viewed as enhancing the economic, social, cultural and environmental well-being of current and future residents. Mr Bin Ji's presentation (MS Powerpoint 33 kb)
	Mr Lindsay Enright Acting Executive Director Office of Urban Management Queensland Government Australia Urban development South East Queensland: Regional plan Compact, well-serviced and efficient urban form Discrete but linked network of cities, towns and villages Efficient use of land allocated for development Integration of landuse activities and infrastructure delivery Increase infill and medium/high density housing from 35 to 50% of all development by 2026 Targeted consolidation around centres and transit oriented development opportunities Structure planning and master planning of new greenfield sites, regional centres and major infill/redevelopment sites. Mr Lindsay Enright's presentation (MS Powerpoint 55 MB)
	Mr Nurazizi Mokhtar Deputy Director Master Plan Development City of Kuala Lumpar Malaysia Liveable Kuala Lumpur ... Kuala Lumpur Local Plan preparation Making the local plan process a public process that charts the future plan for local stakeholders. Community-based effort that reflects local values. A plan that is prepared with and for the people. Important process in creating a dynamic plan for the future. Mr Nurazizi Mokhtar's presentation (MS Powerpoint 66 MB)
	Mr Jatin Modi All India Association of Local Bodies City of Mumbai India Mumbai: A livable city ... Water supply system managed by municipal corporation Dates back to year 22 June, 1845 Today, MCGM supplies 2895 million litres of water per day to Mumbai City. Good quality of water Water supply system functions Dams Convene systems Pumping facilities Treatment plants High level storage Reservoirs Major distributors Water mains Mr Jatin Modi's presentation (MS Powerpoint 2.2 MB)
	Mr Stuart Moseley General Manager Policy and Strategy Adelaide City Council Australia City of Adelaide. South Australia. ... High density city living consumes up to 50% less energy per dwelling, and up to 65% less water per dwelling, than traditional low-density alternatives. Maximising the population capacity of the inner city will also help reduce pressure for expansion at the urban fringe and reduce the need for small-scale infill development in character areas of the inner and middle suburbs. High density city living promotes the mixing of land uses to allow people to live closer to jobs, services and facilities – thereby reducing reliance on private motor vehicles. (Cars generate roughly twice as much greenhouse gas emissions per passenger kilometre than public transport). Mr Stuart Moseley's (MS Powerpoint 48 MB)
	Mr Benjamin Hamey Simulation Specialist SIMmersion Urban Planning Solutions Australia ... SIMmersion's proprietary SIMurban software suite is a state of the art solution that allows users to build and simulate any actual or conceptual world environment in highly accurate, photorealistic and interactive 3D. The Simulator can simulate any location given a source of terrain photography and a source of height data. CAD models can be imported into the simulated environment, and realistic elements can be replicated such as vegetation, infrastructure, people and cars, all lit with accurate solar lighting and casting shadows. SIMurban website (External link)
	Associate Professor Mick Paddon Research Director Institute for Sustainable Futures Australia Pursuing Millennium Development Goals through city development strategies in the Asia Pacific Experience in "localising" the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) City Development Strategies (CDSs) -playing a role in strategic development at the local level The Experience of CDSs globally How can a city (or town) do a CDS ? Monitoring and Evaluation to meet MDGs Professor Mick Paddon's (MS Powerpoint 280 kb)
	Mr David Stewart Executive Manager Major Infrastructure Projects Brisbane City Council Australia Keeping Brisbane moving ... Ensure Brisbane has an effective orbital road system to move people and goods effectively Project TransApex provides new river crossings direct access to Port and Airport removes traffic from CBD and inner suburbs directly connects existing motorways and major arterial roads and reduces burden on many arterial roads provides alternative cross-city routes enhancement opportunities for public transport and for urban renewal opportunities $4B + investment with around $3B to be raised through a user pays system Mr David Stewart's (MS Powerpoint 34 MB)