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CBD Program 2025 Gold Coast CBD Program 2025 1 History Diversity Opportunity 2 3 Contents VISION: REVITALISE SOUTHPORT AS THE GOLD COAST CBD INTRODUCTION ............................................. 6 2.4 MOVEMENT ..................................... 22 1.4 LANEWAYS ACTIVATION ..................... 58 THEMES PROGRAM AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ................ 7 2.4.1 CITY CONNECTIONS 1.5 PUBLIC REALM IMPROVEMENTS ........ 59 2.4.2 ACTIVE TRAVEL STRATEGIC DOCUMENTS .............................. 8 2. MAJOR CBD INVESTMENTS .............. 60 2.4.3 SENSE OF ARRIVAL SECTION 1: CONTEXT .................................. 9 2.1 BUILDING OUR CITY ........................... 60 2.5 PEOPLE ............................................ 24 GOLD COAST ECONOMIC CENTRES ............. 12 2.2 ARTS AND CULTURE CREATIVE .............. 2.5.1 BELONGING INCUBATORS ..................................... 60 SOUTHPORT, GOLD COAST CBD .................. 13 2.5.2 CREATIVE CBD THEMES .............................................. 14 2.5.3 ALIVE 2.3 SOUTHPORT BROADWATER PARKLANDS NORTHERN PRECINCT ... 61 2.1 PROSPERITY .................................... 16 BIG MOVES ................................................ 27 2.1.1 PRODUCTIVITY AND EFFICIENCY 2.4 GOLD COAST highwaY 2.1.2 ECONOMIC CONFIDENCE EDGE ........................................................ 30 shared pathway ............................. 61 Alive Creative Built form Belonging CORE ........................................................ 34 City centre Active travel 2.1.3 CONNECTED TO THE FUTURE 2.5 Urban fabric CBD STORMWATER DRAINAGE Urban spaces Sense of arrival FOCUS AREAS CIVIC ........................................................ 38 City connections Green streets grid streets Green ........................... RENEWAL PROJECT 62 Southport character 2.2 PLACES ........................................... 18 Economic confidence LIVE ........................................................ 42 Connected to the future 2.2.1 CITY CENTRE SMART ....................................................... 46 and efficiency Productivity 2.2.2 GREEN STREETS GRID 2.2.3 URBAN PLACES CBD PROJECTS ......................................... 51 2.3 FORM ............................................... 20 1. CBD SPECIAL RATE PROJECTS ......... 54 EDGE - Connect the CBD to the Broadwater 2.3.1 URBAN FABRIC 1.1 events AND activaTIONS ................. 54 CORE - Reinforce the CBD core and specialist destinations 2.3.2 BUILT FORM 1.2 BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT ............. 56 2.3.3 SOUTHPORT CHARACTER CIVIC - Consolidate government and civic services 1.3 FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM .... 57 BIG MOVES LIVE - Celebrate our outdoor lifestyle SMART - Enhance the digital fabric of the CBD CBD PROJECTS Council of the City of Gold Coast makes no statements, representations or warranties relating to the accuracy or completeness and you and all other persons should not rely upon any information contained in this publication. Any reference to any specific organisation, product or service does not constitute or imply its endorsement or recommendation by the Council of the City of Gold Coast. Council of the City of Gold Coast disclaims all responsibility and all liability (including without limitation, liability in negligence) for all expenses, losses, damages and costs you might incur as a result of the information being inaccurate or incomplete in any way and for any reason. Version two, 2017. 4 Gold Coast CBD Program 2025 5 IntrodUction Program aims anD objectives The Gold Coast CBD Program 2025 (The Program) provides a detailed vision for the The key aims of the CBD Program are to: Gold Coast Central Business District (CBD), identifying projects, activities and initiatives to redefine our CBD and transform our growing city. The Program was first released in Define the future direction of the CBD to inspire its growth 2016 and is updated annually. Identify and prioritise key projects and activities to revitalise and position the CBD It is a time of transition for the Gold Coast and the Southport is a diverse place with a vibrant economy and a Optimise economic and community opportunities designation of Southport as the Gold Coast CBD is high level of amenity and services, attracting people from a crucial step to position the City as a destination for all walks of life to live and work here. business, investment, education and leisure for Engage and inspire the community future generations. The declaration of Southport as a Priority Development Area (PDA) of the State under the Economic Development Gold Coast CBD is essential to driving the economic Act 2012 affirms the Gold Coast CBD is ready for growth. growth of the city. As one of the key economic centres within South East Queensland, Southport is positioned to It is the first time that planning and economic legislation attract international investment into the region. have come together. The PDA Development Scheme includes an Implementation Strategy which is focused on Linked to the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct, creating demand through inward investment, leveraging University Hospital and Griffith University, the CBD is a the CBD’s existing advantages and improving liveability. source of innovation with skilled and talented people. Its The Program primarily focuses on Precinct 1 - CBD of dense urban fabric provides increased productivity and the PDA. efficiency for business. The Program outlines how we will deliver this change. 6 Gold Coast CBD Program 2025 7 Strategic DocUmentS The Gold Coast CBD is reinforced through the key documents that guide our city. These documents establish a strong vision for the city and an ambitious economic development strategy which encourages innovation and sustainable growth to create new opportunities for community, business and investment. City Vision - Inspired by lifestyle driven by opportunity People contribute The best place A dynamic city to a strong Context to live and visit that prospers community Corporate Plan - Economic Development Southport Priority Development Gold Coast 2020 Strategy 2023 Area Development Scheme Developing Southport as the The City of Gold Coast Economic The purpose of declaring Southport Central Business District for the city Development Strategy 2023 a PDA of the State under the is a signature action of the City of emphasises the importance of a Economic Development Act 2012 Gold Coast Corporate Plan. Central Business District for the city. is to facilitate the revitalisation of It prioritises the establishment of a Southport as the Gold Coast CBD. The strategic outcomes we want CBD as one of the key economic to see by 2020 are: infrastructure actions for the city’s The State Government and City 1.6 Our modern centres create economic development and growth. of Gold Coast have partnered to vibrant communities deliver a cohesive framework for 1.8 Our city benefits from a great land use planning and city-building Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth initiatives to stimulate economic TM Games development. 2.6 We are an emerging world class business destination DELIVERING Implementation Strategy The Development Scheme includes an Implementation Strategy to deliver economic outcomes for the PDA. The Implementation Strategy outlines economic development activities, operational and management strategies to create new demand in the CBD. CBD Program 8 Gold Coast CBD Program 2025 9 A catchment of 3.6 million people Do business with the world and enjoy the Gold Coast lifestyle. As the second largest city in Queensland, and sixth largest With a robust economy valued at close to $32 billion per in Australia, the Gold Coast is home to over half a million annum, the Gold Coast has grown from a base of tourism people and is growing at an average of 2.8 per cent per and construction to a diverse, knowledge-based economy annum. Most of the City’s future growth is planned in the with growing specialisations in health and medical, coastal corridor, including Southport, which is predicted information communication technology and education. to grow at 4.9 per cent per year to more than double its population by 2036. The city has access to an economic catchment of over 3.6 million people within South East Queensland and Northern The Gold Coast stretches along 57 kilometres of coastline. NSW. The proximity of the CBD to Brisbane allows Beyond the city’s beautiful beaches is 100 hectares of companies to effectively do business with the State’s sub-tropical rainforests, 260 kilometres of navigable capital, accessing an economy of more than $118 billion. waterways and more than 2600 parks. As host city for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Welcoming more than 13 million visitors each year, the Games, we are embarking on transformative civic projects Gold Coast is Australia’s premier tourist destination, with more than $13.5 billion in major infrastructure projects offering a vibrant mix of shopping, accommodation, planned, underway or recently completed that will support theme parks, restaurants, entertainment and an future growth and change the face of our city in a way that abundance of natural attractions. is distinctly Gold Coast. Located on the east coast of Australia, the Gold Coast is one of the closest Australian CBD’s to Asia with convenient access to two international airports and direct flights to key Asian trading centres. Businesses are well positioned to maintain strong ties with international trading partners and operate across Asian time zones and the opening and closing of European and American time zones. 10 Gold Coast CBD
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