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Land-Use Planning and Demographic Change: Mechanisms for Designing Rural Landscapes and Communities

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Demographic Change in Australia's Rural Landscapes

Part of the book series: Landscape Series ((LAEC,volume 12))

Abstract

Demographic change in rural landscapes presents challenges for land-use planners. Planning policies and mechanisms have to adapt to changing land-use demands and community expectations. At the same time, planning schemes need to set standards which adhere to desired goals for designated areas. This chapter examines the role of land-use planning in managing demographic change in rural areas. International experience indicates that a broad range of planning mechanisms is needed to manage landscapes with multiple functions and values. The design and implementation of planning schemes and tools are highlighted as mechanisms for achieving a balance of appropriate land uses while ensuring environmental and social sustainability in rural landscapes.

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Abbreviations

NSW:

New South Wales

PDR:

Purchase of Development Rights

RLUS:

Rural Land Use Strategy

TDR:

Transfer of Development Rights

VCAT:

Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal

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  1. Institute for Land, Water and Society, Charles Sturt University, Albury, NSW, Australia

    Joanne Millar

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  1. Inst. Land, Water & Society (ILWS), Charles Sturt University, Albury, 2640, New South Wales, Australia

    Gary W. Luck

  2. Inst. Land, Water & Society (ILWS), Charles Sturt University, Albury, New South Wales, Australia

    Rosemary Black

  3. Inst. Land, Water & Society (ILWS), Charles Sturt University, Albury, New South Wales, Australia

    Digby Race

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Millar, J. (2010). Land-Use Planning and Demographic Change: Mechanisms for Designing Rural Landscapes and Communities. In: Luck, G., Black, R., Race, D. (eds) Demographic Change in Australia's Rural Landscapes. Landscape Series, vol 12. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-9654-8_8

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