Meadowbrook Economic Development Strategy And

MEADOWBROOK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY & STRUCTURE PLAN Prepared for the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning June 2014 MacroPlanDimasi Meadowbrook Economic Development Strategy & Structure Plan Client: Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning 1.0 2.0 3.0 ABN: N/A FOREWORD INTRODUCTION UNDERSTANDING THE POTENTIAL Prepared by AECOM Australia Pty Ltd in association with MacroPlan Dimasi & Destravis Level 8, 540 Wickham Street, PO Box 1307, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia T +61 7 3553 2000 F +61 7 3553 2050 www.aecom.com ABN 20 093 846 925 20-May-2014 AECOM in Australia and New Zealand is certifi ed to the latest version of ISO9001, ISO14001, AS/NZS4801 and OHSAS18001. © AECOM Australia Pty Ltd (AECOM). All rights reserved. AECOM has prepared this document for the sole use of the Client and for a specifi c purpose, each as expressly stated in the document. 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Revision Revision date Details Authorised Name/Position Signature A 25-Feb-2014 Draft Document Review Rev A Dylan Porter B 09-May-2014 Draft Document Review Rev B Dylan Porter C 20-May-2014 Draft Document Review Rev C Dylan Porter D 25-June-2014 Final Document Review Rev D Dylan Porter 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 MEADOWBROOK ECONOMIC MEADOWBROOK DEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PROFILE DEVELOPMENT STRUCTURE SCENARIOS AND STRATEGY PLAN MANAGEMENT 5.1 Introduction 14 Introduction 24 4.1 Context 8 6.1 8.1 Governance and Leadership 40 5.2 20 Year Vision for Meadowbrook 15 Structure Plan Themes 24 4.2 Socio-economic Profile 9 6.2 8.2 Review and monitoring 41 5.3 Building Partnerships 16 4.2.1 Demography 9 6.3 Activity and Land Use 25 5.3.1 Context 16 4.2.2 Society 9 6.3.1 Identified Precincts 25 5.3.2 Strategies 16 4.2.3 Economy 5 6.4 Access and Movement 28 5.4 Economic Resilience 18 4.3 Challenges 6 6.4.1 Organising Elements 28 5.4.1 Context 18 4.4 Opportunities 2 6.5 Public Realm and Social Infrastructure 30 5.4.2 Strategies 18 5.5 Health and Wellbeing 20 5.5.1 Context 20 5.5.2 Strategies 20 5.6 Positive Community 22 5.6.1 Context 22 5.6.2 Strategies 22 1.0 FOREWORD A NEW FUTURE FOR MEADOWBROOK A 20 YEAR VISION Strategic Planning Alignment Meadowbrook exhibits the characteristics of a community An exciting opportunity exists for Meadowbrook to with boundless potential. Its location in close proximity to establish itself as a thriving centre which builds upon Meadowbrook Economic major road and rail corridors provide significant accessibility strong synergies between health and education services Development Strategy benefits in the context of South East Queensland (SEQ). and sustains a diversified economic base. A partnership and Structure Plan The range of existing major health and education approach between Logan City Council, Queensland services, including the Logan Hospital, Griffith University State Government and existing stakeholders is a key “MEADOWBROOK EXHIBITS THE - Logan Campus (GULC) and TAFE Queesland - Loganlea outcome for the vision. The delivery of the Economic CHARACTERISTICS OF A COMMUNITY Campus, form the cornerstone for the future growth Development Strategy and Structure Plan should demonstrate confidence to the private sector and of the local economy. Working in partnership, these Logan City Council Logan Hospital Master WITH BOUNDLESS POTENTIAL. ITS showcase Meadowbrook for continued investment. This Meadowbrook Master activity generators will continue to provide a range of Plan LOCATION IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO critical services to the local community and offers a Economic Development Strategy and Structure Plan will Plan platform for diverse employment opportunities. provide a robust framework for the realisation of the MAJOR ROAD AND RAIL CORRIDORS Meadowbrook vision over a 20 year timeframe. The vision will be achieved through the implementation of targeted PROVIDES SIGNIFICANT ACCESSIBILITY STRATEGIC RESPONSES TO THE CHALLENGE strategies and actions under four overarching prioirties. BENEFITS IN THE CONTEXT OF It is recognised that there are a number of constraints S PARTN MIC RES & WELL E COMM ING ER NO ILIE LTH BEI ITIV UN that need to be unlocked in order for Meadowbrook to LD SH CO NC EA NG OS IT I IP E E H P Y Griffith University BU S . SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND. “ . B C D fulfil its full economic potential. A number of strategic A Master Plan responses have been devised that will address Meadowbrook’s physical, economic and social challenges over a 20 year period and deliver pragmatic outcomes. An appropriate long term vision and carefully constructed strategies and actions are required in order to address existing challenges and ensure that Meadowbrook capitalises on the vast opportunities that exist to create an environment that is conducive for WORKING, LIVING, LEARNING and PLAYING. MEADOWBROOK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY & STRUCTURE PLAN 5 4.2 4.1 4.3 4.4 4.0 SOCIO-ECONIMIC CONTEXT CHALLENGES OPPORTUNITIES PROFILE 2.0 MEADOWBROOK PROFILE INTRODUCTION 5.2 20 YEAR VISION The Meadowbrook Economic Development Strategy (EDS) Methodology and Structure Plan has been prepared as a key supporting The flowchart below outlines the general process document to unlock the potential of Meadowbrook that has been followed in the preparation of the 5.0 W as a fully integrated, vibrant and diverse centre. INGS PARTNE NOMIC RESIL LTH & ELLB ITIVE COMMU EDS. Consultation with key stakeholders has been LD RS O IEN EA EIN OS N I H EC C H G P IT BU IP 4 E .5 6 Y S . 5 . It is important to define the relationship of this document a fundamental component of the process. .3 5 5 with existing initiatives taking place within Meadowbrook 5 and it is acknowledged that the development of the EDS is being conducted in parallel with the Logan City Document Structure Council master planning process as well as a number ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY The layout of the EDS and Structure Plan offers a of other internal institutional initiatives. Whilst the logical structure which outlines the progressive Meadowbrook Master Plan will be translated into a opportunities within Meadowbrook under key themes. Local Plan and form part of the new Planning Scheme The structure of the document is outlined alongside: for Logan, the EDS will be used as a high-level tool that will provide strategic direction and a governance A1 A2 A3 A4 B1 B2 B3 B4 C1 C2 C2 C3 D1 D2 D3 D4 framework to integrate the different planning activities of the key stakeholders within the Meadowbrook area. STAKEHOLDER BRIEFING A number of contextual studies and stakeholder workshops have been carried out that have been used to inform the range of strategies and actions which form part of the EDS. Furthermore, findings from the background OCIA & MO Y & L & S L INF CESS VEM TIVIT AND review of constraints and opportunities have shaped the LM RA AC EN AC US BACKGROUND REVIEW OF CONSTRAINTS AND EA S 4 T 3 E R TR . 6. C U 6 6.0 I physical outcomes sought within the Structure Plan. L C OPPORTUNITIES & KEY DIRECTIONS WORKSHOP B T U U P R E 5 . 6 DRAFT EDS AND STRUCTURE PLAN MEADOWBROOK STRUCTURE PLAN PREFFERED DIRECTION WORKSHOP -10 YEARS -20 YEARS YEARS PLUS 0 10 20 7.0 FINAL EDS AND STRUCTURE PLAN DEVELOPMENT SCENARIOS 8.1 8.2 8.0 GOVERNANCE & REVIEW & LEADERSHIP MONITORING IMPLEMENTATION & MANAGEMENT IMPLEMENTATION 3.0 WHAT DOES SUCCESS There are already a number of local success stories which PARKVILLE HEALTH AND KNOWLEDGE QEIIMC HEALTH AND KNOWLEDGE PRECINCT demonstrate the potential of Meadowbrook. Furthermore, there are comparable examples of medical and educational PRECINCT PARKVILLE, VICTORIA NEDLANDS, WESTERN AUSTRALIA LOOK LIKE? based precincts which offer inspiration for this project. The following case studies demonstrate the depth and breadth of the potential associated with the Meadowbrook centre. / Hospital site with some educational / Hospital site with some educational components included but generally separate components included from Royal Melbourne Hospital THE ‘LOGAN: CITY OF CHOICE’ INITIATIVE / University of Western Australia is separate / University of Melbourne is separate from the site (but from the site (but nearby), with some UWA Since the Logan: City of Choice Summit held in nearby), with some facilities within the hospital site facilities within the hospital site February 2013, there have been many highlights relating to the City of Choice initiative, including: / A tram line runs along the site boundary / Parking is campus-style and “SEVERAL EXISTING INITIATIVES AND scattered throughout the site 1. The development of the Logan: City of Choice Two-Year / Residential dwellings neighbour the site / Residential dwellings neighbour the site SUCCESS STORIES ILLUSTRATE THE Action Plan based on the action plans drafted at the / Site adjoins a major recreational space summit and and pre-summit engagement activities. / Site adjoins a major recreational space POTENTIAL THAT MEADOWBROOK / Strong design outcome 2. The establishment of the City of Choice Leadership Team. / Precinct is separated POSSESSES AND PROVIDES / Precinct is linear along Flemington Road AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT CAN 3.

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