City Planning, Suburban Renewal and Economic Development Committee

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Responsibilities

• plan for the sustainable development of Brisbane to ensure economic prosperity and maintain quality of life
• plan for a growing city by ensuring that Brisbane City Plan 2014 remains current, efficient and effective
• collaborate with Queensland Government authorities and other local governments in regional planning and to implement the Queensland Government’s ShapingSEQ South East Queensland Regional Plan 2023 as it pertains to the Brisbane Local Government Area
• plan sustainable neighbourhoods where Brisbane residents want to live and work
• deliver on the outcomes of Brisbane’s Future Blueprint , Brisbane: Our Productive City , Brisbane’s Sustainable Growth Strategy and Brisbane’s Housing Supply Action Plan
• ensure Brisbane retains the unique character of its architecture and natural attributes
• promote a range of housing choices to cater for Brisbane’s diverse population
• partner with the property and construction industry to ensure the sustainable development of Brisbane
• deliver improvement projects in suburban precincts
• undertake integrated medium and long-term planning for Council across land use, open space, public and active transport, economic development and community facilities through the local government infrastructure plan and long term infrastructure plan process
• work with local communities, industry and other levels of government to facilitate suburban renewal projects in Brisbane’s suburbs
• facilitate high-quality, sustainable urban design and private and public art to foster inclusive, vibrant and liveable communities
• oversee and manage integrated, efficient and effective permitting and streamlined development assessment process
• decide delegated applications during recess
• recommend major project applications to Council for consideration
• enhance Brisbane’s economic position
• ensure that small business is supported with Council programs and events
• promote and integrate Brisbane’s marketing and business attraction opportunities
• promote investment in Brisbane
• manage Brisbane’s Economic Development Plan and implement its recommendations
• deliver local Business Partnership Initiatives and other measures which support Brisbane business at any level of growth
• ensure the successful operation of Brisbane Economic Development Agency
• encourage new opportunities in the tourism sector
• work with the small business community to ensure Council is responsive to the needs of the sector and supportive of the creation of local jobs
• work with the business community to enhance the nighttime economy, including in key precincts of Brisbane, such as Fortitude Valley and the Central Business District
• develop strong relationships with the multicultural communities of Brisbane and maintain strong relationships with Council’s Sister Cities
• advance Brisbane’s global positioning and international relationships with key regions to facilitate business and trade connections
• deliver on Council’s Olympic Host Contract commitments and obligations relating to the portfolio.