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Aspirations for Australia’s Cities

Aspirations for Australia’s Cities. Developing and using indicator frameworks. Alice Thompson Director National Urban Policy Major Cities Unit ABS Community Indicators July 2009. Outline. National context Government initiatives Transforming our cities Indicator frameworks - key issues

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Aspirations for Australia’s Cities

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  1. Aspirations for Australia’s Cities Developing and using indicator frameworks Alice Thompson Director National Urban Policy Major Cities Unit ABS Community Indicators July 2009

  2. Outline • National context • Government initiatives • Transforming our cities • Indicator frameworks - key issues • Discussion

  3. National context • National leadership in urban systems: a policy vacuum • Under-investment in infrastructure nationally • Calls for investment in our cities and improved governance arrangements

  4. Government Initiatives • Establishment of: • Building Australia Fund • Infrastructure Australia • Advisory Council • Office of Infrastructure Coordinator • Major Cities Unit

  5. Transforming our Cities • Major Cities Unit • Co-located with Infrastructure Australia • Small team of four - leverage • Based in Sydney CBD • Prime Ministers priorities

  6. A National Urban Policy • A long-term strategic framework for the sustainable development of our cities • Vision: Through good governance, our cities are productive, liveable and sustainable • Articulate outcomes, responsibilities, strategies and actions of governments, the private sector and the community required to transform our urban systems

  7. National Urban Policy - framework

  8. Population growth and demographic change Economy, productivity and innovation The pattern of urban settlement Transport and infrastructure Housing and living affordability Health and liveability Climate change, water and environment Governance Themes of a National Urban Policy

  9. Scope? • Be clear on the purpose – descriptive vs analytical • Limit to indicators that tell us the most • Shared vision? • Universal objectives, local approaches • Link between investment decisions and outcomes? • Awareness and alignment • Clear connection of actions to outcomes in proposals • Monitoring? • Focus on measuring performance of specific strategies and interventions • Regular reporting Developing an indicator framework

  10. Discussion

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