Planning for Economic Development

This is a joint event by the Planning Institute Australia (PIA) South Australian Division and Economic Development Australia (EDA)

The event will feature presentations on two defining documents for South Australia's economic future: The Plan for Greater Adelaide prepared by the Department of Planning and Local Government and the Economic Statement prepared by the Economic Development Board.

The seminar will consider the directions being set, the alignment of the two documents and how government, planning and economic development professionals should respond. The economic benefits of Transit Orientated Developments (TOD) which are a key plank of the Plan for Greater Adelaide will also be considered.

Speakers include:

Bruce Carter, Chairman of SA Economic Development Board - Economic Statement

Ian Nightingale, CEO Department of Planning & Local Government - Plan for Greater Adelaide

Brian McMahon, Parsons Brinckerhoff - Economic Outcomes of TODs

Marcus Spiller, Director SGS Planning & Economics - An Independent Assessment

RSVP: Wednesday 8 July 2009 using the attached electronic form.