Have Your Say about the Impact of Development
Posted on 26 June, 2013 by Connecting Country
A project is being currently undertaken by a Melbourne University-based research group into resource management in peri-urban areas of Victoria. The researchers describe the study as follows:
Local communities, academic experts and local planners have expressed concern about the pace of development and the effects that this might carry for the landscape and the natural resources. Sound urban and regional planning is required to prevent the negative impacts associated with unplanned development and the mismanagement of natural resources.
The views and preferences of local communities residing in these areas are important and need to be taken into account to achieve better longer-term planning. The aim of this project is to better understand local residents’ interactions, preferences and expectations regarding their landscape in their local area.
The study area includes Mount Alexander as well as Ballarat, Central Goldfields, Greater Bendigo, Hepburn, Macedon Ranges and Moorabool. Residents in these municipalities can participate in the research by filling out an online survey. Click here for information on the project and a link to the survey.
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