How do we plan for flood when the science behind its impacts is constantly changing? These and other questions will be explored in this overview of flood planning which is firmly rooted in the Victorian context. With the State government formally announcing a shift to a new ‘hazard based’ planning approach and new VPP on the horizon, this course offers a chance to check in on the current state of play in planning for flood. Drawing on recent Parliamentary Inquiries and global concepts of best practice, this course will also explore the opportunities we have in front of us to ‘do things better’ and the questions we should be asking as practitioners.

Designed For

Town Planners, Urban designers, Allied professionals

Learning Outcomes

Attendees will gain an understanding of how planning for flood is undertaken in Victoria and what recent changes may mean for how we plan. Attendees will also gain an understanding of different approaches and the types of questions planners may want to ask as they plan.  

Presenter

Jane Keddie MPIA is a strategic planner, Director of Hansen Partnership and a leader in planning for climate change. She has worked for over 15 years on flood related strategic planning in Victoria and has appeared at a number of Inquiries and hearing providing expert input on planning for flood. She has worked on projects such as the Port Fairy Coastal & Structure Plan, Planning for coastal hazards around Port Phillip Bay, numerous land use plans for flood affected communities and IWM related projects as well as the award winning Planning Responses to Climate Change report. 

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