Too concentrated? The planned distribution of residential density in SEQ

Abstract

This paper critically reviews current spatial planning of urban consolidation in South East Queensland. It does this at two spatial levels. The first is the allocation of urban consolidation dwellings at the region-wide scale. The potential mismatch between latent urban consolidation demand in inner areas and the lack of nominated activity centres in those areas is critiqued. The second spatial focus of the paper is the way in which consolidation is being planned within Brisbane's central and inner city zone, using West End as a case study. Criteria used to assess the scale and location of planned consolidation within West End include public transport access and related traffic issues, open space access, issues concerning locality character and creative industry potential, and building scale.

Keywords:

• urban consolidation
• urban intensification
• Brisbane
• transit-oriented development
• high density constraints