Planning people-centred places

Action 1.1, Action Plan for Walking 2022–2024

Department/Agency: Department of Transport and Main Roads

Status: Complete

Develop a Movement and Place Policy as the first phase of a framework to incorporate placemaking in the planning, design and operation of Queensland’s transport network

Overview

The Department of Transport and Main Roads has developed a Movement and Place Policy that encourages project teams to adopt a people-centred approach when planning how people and goods move through various places.

Achievements

Successful neighborhoods, cities, and regions need the movement of people and goods and attractive, thriving places for social and economic activity. These functions are closely linked and must be considered together in all transport decisions. This includes planning, design, operations, and investment.

Queensland is growing fast. The population may reach 7.35 million by 2046. We have limited space and resources. We must think differently. We need to balance transport needs and optimise the benefits of community infrastructure.

To do this, we have developed a Movement and Place policy and practitioner guidance. It will help teams to prepare a project-based movement and place vision and objectives.

We expect this people-centred approach will improve community spaces. It will stress the need for, and benefits of, local movement, including walking. It aims for better 'place' outcomes. These should support safety, equity, and accessibility for everyone using our network.

Next steps

The Movement and Place policy and guidance will support using the movement and place approach in projects. It will inform investment and decision-making. The policy is expected to expand over the next few years as capabilities grow.

More information

You can find out more on the Movement and Place website.