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Earlier this year the Municipality of Chatham-Kent's Council Composition and Ward Boundary Review project was initiated. Sajecki Planning, in collaboration with StrategyCorp, developed seven (7) draft ward boundary options that enable the Municipality to provide an effective and equitable system of representation for all residents.   Sajecki Planning analyzed Chatham-Kent's current population, growth projections, and trends to model the Municipality's population at the parcel level through 2024 and the 2026 and 2030 elections. Population changes were projected then examined to inform the draft ward boundary options. Utilizing geographic information systems software, Sajecki Planning visualized the draft ward boundaries.   Currently, Strategy Corp is seeking feedback from Chatham-Kent residents on the draft ward boundary maps and hosting meetings as part of the second round of public engagement. Take a look at the ward boundary options via this interactive application. https://lnkd.in/dnspY7Pe https://lnkd.in/gMp_uKDV

The Third Largest District of Hanoi to Establish Two New Communes https://ift.tt/86MsSxg Chương Mỹ, a district of Hanoi (Photo: Quang Thái) According to Resolution No. 1286/NQ-UBTVQH15 dated November 14, 2024, of the National Assembly Standing Committee on the rearrangement of administrative units at the communal level in Hanoi for the 2023-2025 period, 109 communal-level administrative units will be rearranged to form 56 new communal-level administrative units across 20 districts, counties, and towns. The Resolution will take effect on January 1, 2025. As a result, Hanoi will have 30 district-level administrative units, including 12 districts, 17 counties, and one town; and 526 communal-level administrative units, consisting of 160 wards, 345 communes, and 21 townships. This resolution aims to streamline and optimize the administrative structure of the city. Regarding the rearrangement of administrative units in Chương Mỹ district, the Resolution states that the district will establish two new communes: Hồng Phú and Hòa Phú. Establishment of Hồng Phú Commune: Hồng Phú Commune will be established by merging the entire natural area of 3.98 km² and a population of 7,223 people from Đồng Phú commune with the entire natural area of 3.19 km² and a population of 5,519 people from Hồng Phong commune. After the establishment, Hồng Phú Commune will have a natural area of 7.17 km² and a population of 12,742 people. Establishment of Hòa Phú Commune: Hòa Phú Commune will be formed by merging the entire natural area of 3.38 km² and a population of 4,786 people from Phú Nam An commune with the entire natural area of 4.63 km² and a population of 7,649 people from Hòa Chính commune. Following the rearrangement, Hòa Phú Commune will have a natural area of 8.01 km² and a population of 12,435 people. After the rearrangement, Chương Mỹ district will comprise 30 communal-level administrative units, including 28 communes and two towns. According to the Hanoi Statistical Yearbook 2023, with an area of 237.48 km², Chương Mỹ is the third-largest district in Hanoi. The National Assembly Standing Committee assigns the Government, the People’s Council, the People’s Committee of Hanoi, and relevant agencies and organizations to organize the implementation of this Resolution, rearrange and streamline the apparatus of local agencies and organizations, and ensure the stability of people’s lives. It also ensures the requirements of socio-economic development, defense, and security in the area. The National Assembly Standing Committee requests that the Government direct the relevant ministries and the Hanoi authorities to continue studying and building suitable rearrangement plans for administrative units that are subject to rearrangement but have not been rearranged in the 2023-2025 period. They should also determine the roadmap for completing the necessary standards and conditions to ensure the implementation of rearrangement in the following years, in accordance...

Now that Australia is trying to build enough homes for its people, we are starting to find out some of the shortfalls in strategic planning that we have allowed to accumulate. In Australia we are short of town planners, some 13k short. We are short of infrastructure, in South Australia water and sewerage services are being trucked at one new land expansion. Healthcare is short already, ramping and removal of birth care services are key performance indicators for how healthy our health system is. We are short of builders, and building materials. Public transport is short. We do have long systems for building approval though. But let's exercise our imaginations and do a little number work. In 1997 South Australia consolidated 119 local councils into 68. For the town of Morgan in the Mid Murray Council, that meant a loss of autonomy. And a flat line of population at about 600 for every single census since 1997. Every year since 1997 there would have been strategic plans. All pointless, because the main strategic goal of any council is to increase ratepayers, none of which was achieved. Ratepayers pay rates and that is the lifeblood of councils. So for your own little piece of paradise, you can do the same exercise. When were your local councils amalgamated and then track your population from then until now. If you live in a regional local council growth would have been flat, or down. Which shows that our strategic thinking has been abysmal in providing growth, but also in the city regions we see that while there was growth, all the support systems were left to play catchup. I suggest a strategy evaluation. Take each council strategy and measure its successes over time. If there is no success, then why do we have strategic plans for local councils? Or are we formulating strategies that best work by doing nothing. Such as Dark Sky initiatives, which rely on the last person to leave your town turning off the lights.

In a new article for the Academy of Social Sciences our national government intervention academics Sarah Ayres and Jack Newman explain how changing policies towards health for urban developments will meet meet multiple objectives with minimal demands on the public purse for the next government. They highlight: ⚖ our Health Appraisal for Urban Systems (HAUS) tool, which calculates the financial cost of unhealthy urban development decisions; 🗄 a call for a meaningful public health mission to overcome the policy siloes in which health is separated from other policy areas; and 📍 that these changes must sit within wider reforms that address the UK’s over-centralised governance system. #healthycities #election24 #levellingup Daniel Black Simon Wicks Christine Murray Local Government Association https://bit.ly/3UZQBdl

Read Rural Services Network article in LocalGov this week focusing on the need for affordable housing in rural areas to be in the right places, but more importantly, along with the appropriate infrastructure and services to support it. "While the intention behind extending permitted development rights is clear—to create more housing and economic opportunities—there are several critical considerations that must be addressed to ensure these changes truly benefit rural areas. Schools, healthcare facilities, and public transportation are often insufficient in rural areas. New developments without these essential services will place additional strain on already stretched resources, negatively impacting the quality of life for all residents." https://lnkd.in/eTynmRtp #ruralhousing #ruralaffordablehousing #ruraleconomy

The population of Marvelous Melbourne (Google it) is expected to reach 10 million people by 2050. That's double the current population of just over 5 million people. I wonder how many people who love Melbourne as I do know about this. If you live in Melbourne, did you know? Have you been consulted? Where will all those additional people live? Will our enviable lifestyle be destroyed? Will the incessant destruction of farmland and natural habitats around the outskirts of Melbourne continue forever? Is it inevitable? Does it have to be like this, or are there other alternatives that State Governments (of both political persuasion) and the Victorian Planning Authority are simply not considering? The Melbourne 2030 Plan was released in 2002, and it was the first time that an Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) was set for Melbourne. Between 2002 and 2017 the UGB was extended 5 times. It has now become a complete farce, and along with the Melbourne 2030 Plan is pretty much being ignored. There are alternatives to the horrendous urban sprawl we now see in Melbourne's outskirts. And remember, this is just the start if we are to grow from 5 million to 10 million people over the next 25 years. I'd be interested in your comments. This is not about politics, it's about urban planning. Post nonsense about Victoria or Daniel Andrews and I'll simply delete your comments.

The Council's Quarterly Report, released this week, provides a snapshot of population growth and development in Ipswich. Mayor Teresa Harding stated that the city's population has reached 254,093, a 0.7% increase from 2023. This quarter's top-growing suburbs are Redbank Plains, South Ripley, Spring Mountain, Brookwater, and Collingwood Park. Mayor Harding emphasised the need for ongoing infrastructure and transport investment from the Federal and State governments, as Ipswich remains one of the fastest-growing cities in Queensland.✨ .. Here are some key points from the press release: - Population growth: Over 1,600 new residents moved to Ipswich in the first quarter of 2024, bringing the city's population to roughly 254,093. - Top growth suburbs: Ripley leads the pack with 395 new residents, followed by Redbank Plains, South Ripley, Spring Mountain, Brookwater and Collingwood Park. - Development: The number of new dwellings (houses, apartments etc.) increased slightly (0.6%), but at a decreased rate compared to the last quarter (29.1% decrease). - Future growth: There's a positive outlook for development with a significant increase in lots created (19.5%) and approved (22.4%) compared to the previous quarter. This suggests developers are confident in future demand. Overall, the eastern suburbs of Ipswich are still experiencing growth, and the slowdown might be a temporary pause before the next surge. The council anticipates this growth will strain infrastructure, particularly traffic flow. .. ... Follow us for more #propertyupdates, #investmenttips, #market data, and more! Contact us @ 02-81230180, info@successavenue.com.au | www.successavenue.com.au #successavenue #infrastructure #southripley #TeresaHarding

Map of the National Capital Region, showing the union territory of Delhi (red) and states and the boundaries of their districts. The states shown are Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh covering an area of about 55,083 sq. kms. Evolution of Concept of National Capital Region Delhi has been experiencing phenomenal growth of population since 1951 recording decennial growth rate of 52.44%, 52.91%, 52.98%, 51.45% and 47.03% during 1951-61, 1961-71, 1971-81 and 1991-01 decades respectively. One of the main causes for this spurt in the growth of population is migration into the city not only from the adjacent states but also from others such as Bihar. The growth of population of Delhi has contributed to increasing congestion and shortages of civic amenities. It has been felt that as Delhi grows, its problems of land, housing, transportation and management of essential infrastructure like water supply and sewerage would become more acute. It was with this concern that the need for planning Delhi in the regional context was felt: 1956 Interim General Plan suggested that 'serious consideration should be given for a planned decentralization to outer areas & even outside the Delhi region'. 1961 High Powered Board set up under Union Minister for Home Affairs 1962 Master Plan for Delhi emphasized Planning of Delhi in regional context 1973 High Powered Board reconstituted under Union Minister for Works & Housing 1985 Enactment of the National Capital Region Planning Board Act by the Union Parliament, with the concurrence of the participating States of Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh,NCR Planning Board was constituted. National Capital Region (NCR) is a unique example of inter-state regional planning and development, covering the entire National Capital Territory of Delhi, fourteen districts of State of Haryana, eight districts of State of Uttar Pradesh and two districts of State of Rajasthan, with the Nation Capital as its core. The National Capital Region (NCR) in India was constituted under the NCRPB Act, 1985 with the key rationale to promote balanced and harmonized development of the Region,and to avoid any haphazard development. Under Section 7 of the Act, the functions of the Board are :-To prepare the Regional Plan and the Functional Plans, To arrange for the preparation of Sub-region Plans and Project Plans by each of the participating States and the National Capital Territory, Delhi To co-ordinate the enforcement and implementation of the Regional Plan, Functional Plans, Sub-regional Plans and project Plans through the participating States and the National Capital Territory, Delhi To ensure proper and systematic programming by the participating States and the NCT Delhi in regard to project formulation, determination of priorities in the National Capital Region or Sub-regions, and phasing of development of the National Capital Region in accordance with stages indicated in the Regional Plans. https://lnkd.in/g7m66-i3

Honored to see our perspective mentioned in recent discussions on #urban #governance reforms in #India For years, our team has been pushing for #sustainable urban #planning and policy improvements, especially around the rural-urban transition in places like #Delhi In the 1990s, Delhi abolished gram panchayats, but the policy gap left countless villages in limbo. These areas, now essentially urban, are still governed by outdated #rural laws, which has stalled their #development for years. We’ve been advocating for frameworks that address these unique challenges — pushing for better planning, infrastructure, and resources to help newly urbanized areas thrive with synchronization of #village #development #plans #zonal planning & citywide #Master Plan of Delhi #inclusion #cooperation We hope the mistakes of Delhi won't be repeated in the urbanizing towns and cities across the country. With the government’s new focus on structured reforms, it feels like we’re on the verge of real change. Looking forward to the journey ahead and hoping to see our #cities grow sustainably for everyone! National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) https://lnkd.in/gHSdVS7d

Read our article in LocalGov this week focusing on the need for affordable housing in rural areas to be in the right places, but more importantly, along with the appropriate infrastructure and services to support it. "While the intention behind extending permitted development rights is clear—to create more housing and economic opportunities—there are several critical considerations that must be addressed to ensure these changes truly benefit rural areas. Schools, healthcare facilities, and public transportation are often insufficient in rural areas. New developments without these essential services will place additional strain on already stretched resources, negatively impacting the quality of life for all residents." ➡ https://lnkd.in/eTynmRtp #ruralhousing #permitteddevelopments #ruralaffordablehousing #ruraleconomy