All governments should level up
Governments of all levels around Australia should match the best practice policies and strategies listed below, selected from Australia and New Zealand. European best practice is another step up again.
Federal
- Best urban development policy: New Zealand’s National Policy Statement on Urban Development
State or territory
- Best urban design guides: Australian Capital Territory
- Best active transport strategy: New South Wales
- Best walking strategy: Queensland
- Best walking design guide: New South Wales
- Best biking design guide: New South Wales
- Best intersection design guide: Australian Capital Territory
Local
- Best inner city transport strategy: Yarra City Council (VIC), and Waverley Council (NSW)
- Best complete streets plan: Canterbury Bankstown
- Best regional transport strategy: Yarra Ranges Council
- Best urban forest strategy: Yarra City Council
- Best parklet policy: Yarra City Council
Help improve our list
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How you can help
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