Wicked planning problem category
In 2023, the Minister’s Planning Awards introduced a new and exciting category, the 'Wicked Planning Problem,' where six standout students from Griffith University, Bond University, and the University of Queensland showcased their innovative ideas at 1 William Street before a 'Shark Tank' style panel of judges.
The Wicked Planning Problem category was continued for the 2024 Queensland Government Planning Awards.
The department’s Planning Group executives heard from the next rising stars of planning who are committed to understanding planning problems, no matter how wicked, and providing meaningful solutions.
The Wicked Planning Problem category is an initiative that contributes to nurturing the planner of the future, by publicly recognising their innovative and practical approaches to real problems. This is particularly important today, when there is a shortage of planning students and universities are finding this challenging.
Congratulations to all the students for delivering top-quality presentations that are shaping the future of planning!
2024 Wicked Planning Problem Submissions
Katie Pearce, University of Queensland
Presents a solution in response to the youth mental health crisis. Introducing ‘GUSTO’, a mobile app that provides youth friendly ways to get their head out of a smart phone and connect with like-minded people. The app includes challenges, ways to share adventures and use the technology in a positive way – to make the most of the outdoor opportunities their city can provide. Proposes a unique approach to link youth to associated amenities and the idea encourage urban planners to use these ideas in their initial plans.
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Lauren Hall, University of Queensland
Presents the idea of using vacant offices for the adaptive reuse of commercial space to help increase housing supply. Acknowledges the opportunity to respond to the increased office vacancies following Covid-19. Discusses successful reuse cases and proposes local examples of how this concept can be applied effectively in Queensland.
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Eli Rifai, University of Queensland
Presents the issue of housing diversity and the need for mandating diversity in growth areas to start building for households rather than having a one-size fits all approach.
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Tom Kennedy, University of Queensland
Presents the idea of designing density for families to increase housing choice and access to amenities to create family friendly communities.
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2023 Wicked Planning Problem Submissions
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Presents tiny homes as a key solution to the housing problem in QLD. Discusses advantages and benefits of tiny homes and recommendations to make these a viable option.
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Present the barriers of dependency, cost and supply and demand in housing for the disabled community. Proposes an Inclusive Homes Program.
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Presents the issue of water demands by fast growing regions like SEQ, and proposes the transition to become Water Sensitive Region as a natural evolution from Water Sensitive Cities.
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Presents the challenges of planning in the regions, especially in resource regions where the impacts have not been matched with appropriate planning responses. Discusses a series of proposed solutions and key recommendations.
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Discusses affordability housing challenges in SEQ. Proposes the opportunity of Optimisation of Inclusionary zoning and its implementation.
Last updated: 12 Dec 2024