“If we don’t manage increased growth and density,we will end up like Los Angeles with congestion everywhere,” said the RACQ’s head of public policy,Dr Michael Kane.
“If we have any hope of being successful,while preserving our famous lifestyle,we must make transport a top priority in the regional plan and ensure strong connectivity between housing,jobs,education and recreation for everyone who calls SEQ home.”
Kane said the government’s plans for the growing region “lack transport ambition”.
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Under the latest population projections,south-east Queensland will need toprovide 900,000 new homes,units and townhouses to accommodate an extra 2.2 million people by 2046.
Planning Minister Steven Miles on Wednesday introduced new legislation aimed at removing some of the impediments to large-scale development changes.
“To address housing supply constraints,the new laws will give the state powers to manage fragmented land holdings,approve affordable developments and take control of easements for water,power and sewerage,” Miles said.