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Urban design protocol for Australian cities (Australia)

The Australian Government's Creating Places for People—an urban design protocol for Australian cities, was launched in November 2011. The document and website provide a plain-English ‘how-to’ guide and check list for decision makers and professionals whose work affects the built environment as well as members of the public who care about the design of their local community. The protocol is strongly supportive of walkable and bikeable neighbourhoods.

The protocol is the result of two years of collaboration between peak community and industry organisations, and governments at all levels. It provides broad principles for urban design that take into account the unique characteristics of a location, people’s enjoyment, experience and health, and encourages excellence and collaboration in the design and custodianship of urban places.

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