New Planning Scheme Engagement Hub
Shaping the future of our city
We recently conducted community consultation on Urban Change Readiness to measure our community’s preparedness for urban change and identify community growth priorities.
More than 3000 community members shared their thoughts on the opportunities and challenges ahead. Through this process we heard what matters most to our community - take a closer look at the findings below.
Applications are now open for our Community Insights Panel, Community Reference Group and Industry Reference Group. Applications close on 14 May 2025.
Community Growth Priorities
More than 3000 community members shared their thoughts on the opportunities and challenges ahead. Through this process we heard what matters most to our community. These community growth priorities are outlined below. Read more.
 | A balanced distribution of growth |
 | Environmental protection and enhancement |
 | Well-serviced neighbourhoods supporting diverse urban lifestyles |
 | Movement choice |
 | Community amenity, services and infrastructure |
 | High-quality subtropical and nature-connected urban design |
 | Housing choice and diversity |
 | Jobs and opportunities |
 | Building trust |
Timeline
We invited the Gold Coast community to participate in Vision for your city survey and Vision for change community workshops.
We’re closing the loop for the Urban Change Readiness project, and sharing the findings through the Community Growth Priorities Report, which outlines 9 key community priorities to help guide the next phase of the city’s planning. We’re inviting expression of interest for Community representative groups.
We’ll be inviting the community to provide feedback on our directions for growth.
We’ll be closing the loop for the shaping our directions for growth phase and sharing outcomes from the community consultation.
We'll be inviting the community to provide feedback on proposed growth in corridors, centres and neighbourhoods across the city.
We’ll be closing the loop for the Growing Together phase and sharing outcomes from the community consultation.