Welcome to the AIUS 1 DAY EVENT 7 October 2009

1. Welcome to the AIUS 1 DAY EVENT 7 October 2009

2. AIUSWA What is the Australian Institute of Urban Studies? • Loose federation of state-based Institutes with a common interest in researching and advising on urban affairs. • Independent • Member based • Non profit organisation • In existence for over 40 years • Strong track record in influencing Western Australia's societal fabric

3. AIUSWA Mission “To promote the quality and efficiency of life in cities and towns across Western Australia”

4. AIUSWA Commitment Our Commitment is to provide: • unbiased, • independent yet • inclusive debate on all aspects of urban life.

5. AIUSWA Activities Our Activities revolve around what we see as the three key elements of urban life: • people, • product • place

6. AIUSWA Benefits We believe the benefits the community derives from The Australian Institute of Urban Studies (WA Division) include: • Ability to influence government • Planning and developing sustainable communities • Considering appropriateness of urban infrastructure • Ensuring proposed urban designs are both efficient and desirable • Communities are safe and vibrant • Ability to influence Western Australia's societal fabric

7. AIUSWA 1 DAY EVENT Launching pad for a revived AIUSWA: • Focus on development of the city • Sprawl Vs density • What makes a good city? • Utopia for all • Changing demographics – growth, affordability and age • Your Event, Your Voice, Your Opinion

8. AIUSWA 1 DAY EVENT Development of themes and strategies for 2010: Theme A Work Group Publication AIUS 1 DAY EVENT 2010 and Other AIUSWAEvents Theme B Work Group Publication AIUS 1 DAY EVENT 2009 Theme C Work Group Publication Theme D Work Group Publication Start Point Topics Research/Debate Output Influence

9. AIUSWA Commitment Themes to come from today, might include: • Population ageing • crime • affordability • planning strategies • Environmental issues from today’s discussion, we move forward.....!