A community run forum to explore the community’s role, interests and questions about strategic planning issues across Southeast Queensland.

This one day forum, hosted by the Southeast Queensland Community Alliance in cooperation with Griffith University, will explore key planning issues affecting communities across Southeast Queensland: climate change (flood resilience and coastal adaptation); greener cities; housing affordability; planning for the 2032 Olympics and community participation in planning. Come along to hear from and debate with a variety of experts who will share their insights and experiences of planning issues across Southeast Queensland.

Confirmed speakers include: Mr Martin Reason (Executive Director, Regional and Spatial Planning, Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning); Dr Laurel Johnson (2020 Outstanding Woman in Planning Award winner); Ms Lynette Saxton (President, Development Watch, Sunshine Coast); Mr Michael Papageorgiou (Director, Arkadia Urban Planning); Mr John Hicks (President, Community Alliance, Gold Coast); Mr John Freeman (former Mayor, Logan City Council); Ms Fiona Caningham (Q Shelter); Mr Michael Berkman (MP); Ms Shannon Haines (Moreton Bay Regional Council); Mr Scott Chaseling (Principal Program Officer, Oxley Creek Transformation Project) and Dr Aysin Dedekorkut (Griffith University).

Who should attend? Anyone with an interest in local or regional planning issues and the future of the cities, towns and open spaces of Southeast Queensland.

Note: This is a not-for-profit forum. All proceeds will be donated to Orange Sky Laundry, a charity making a big difference to the lives of people experiencing housing difficulties.