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Atopical debate and pressing issue in Redlands is the ability to accommodate anincreasing population whilst preserving our lifestyle and natural attributes. Inorder to foster informed debate the Institute proposes an experts forum anddiscussion on population, growth and the SEQ Regional Plan as it applies toRedlands. Redlands Populationand Planning Forum 7April 2010 Redland City isin a dilemma. Caught between the old economies of rural dominated wealthand the new economies where wealth is generated from the cities. Lyingwithin the economic gravity of Brisbane but becoming increasingly difficult toidentify and to commute, Redlands wrestles with increasing population pressurebut without perceived social dividends fromgrowth. Is the only future for Redlands adormitory suburb where people sleep and commute to other areas for work,recreation and social activities? Will over 60% of the Redlands workforce continue to leave the city each day for work? Whatdoes the SE Queensland Regional Plan say for Redlands? TheSEQ Regional Plan stipulates that we are to increase our population to 169,000people by 2031 and increase our housing stock from 49,000 dwellings by anadditional 21,000 dwellings by 2031. All this but in a smallerurban footprint and without land set aside for employment opportunities. Redlands hasunique environmental qualities and a lifestyle second to none. Can thesebe preserved given the dictates of the Regional Plan? Joinus to discuss the SEQ Regional Plan and the future ofRedlands. Keynote address by the Honourable Stirling Hinchcliffe , Minister forInfrastructure and Planning. Guestspeakers will represent the following interests of the community: · Environmentalsustainability- suggest Simon Baltais · Developmentand economics- suggest Brian Stewart (UDIA) · Socialand Economic Planning – Suggest Marcus Brown of Economics Australia. MichaelChoi MP for Capalaba will be the Moderator for the evening. Format - 15 minute presentation with 5 minutes Q&A each and then 1 hour for plenary Q&A. 5.00pm for 5.30 start – ends 7.30pm Hall of Fame, Somerset Centre Ormiston College Dundas Street Ormiston Cost $25.00 for non members and $20.00 for Institute members. This will include beverages and lightfingerfood. Money may be paid at thedoor on the night but to secure your seat please rsvp as soon as possible to
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or phone Madelaine oursecretary on 0448800868. It promises to be an informative and lively debate and lookforward to your presentation. Please contact myself or anyone at the Redlands Institute shouldyou have any enquiries. Regards,
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