Abstract
Demographic change in rural landscapes presents challenges for land-use planners. Planning policies and mechanisms have to adapt to changing land-use demands and community expectations. At the same time, planning schemes need to set standards which adhere to desired goals for designated areas. This chapter examines the role of land-use planning in managing demographic change in rural areas. International experience indicates that a broad range of planning mechanisms is needed to manage landscapes with multiple functions and values. The design and implementation of planning schemes and tools are highlighted as mechanisms for achieving a balance of appropriate land uses while ensuring environmental and social sustainability in rural landscapes.
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Abbreviations
- NSW:
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New South Wales
- PDR:
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Purchase of Development Rights
- RLUS:
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Rural Land Use Strategy
- TDR:
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Transfer of Development Rights
- VCAT:
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Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal
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Millar, J. (2010). Land-Use Planning and Demographic Change: Mechanisms for Designing Rural Landscapes and Communities. In: Luck, G., Black, R., Race, D. (eds) Demographic Change in Australia's Rural Landscapes. Landscape Series, vol 12. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-9654-8_8
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