23/10/2026
Planners and engineers at the table from the start: that was one of our big takeaways from the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) Queensland State Conference in Cairns last month. Anita and Tonya enjoyed sessions on collaborative development design, environmental planning and CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design). It was also great to catch up with Ian Darnell of Nspire on what’s happening in the Southern Downs.
Collaboration is how our office works too. Projects start with a bit of a scrum: planning, engineering and environmental factors are considered at the start. The only arguing left is Anita versus the interpretation of the planning scheme’s performance outcomes - that’s a discussion we’re happy to have on our clients’ behalf!
Planning Institute of Australia
Nspire Planning and Design