Learn from the world’s best practice on creating sustainable communities of the future

City Development World 2007 brings together developers, institutional investors, government departments, urban designers and planners. The focus is on how best to balance the competing aims of ensuring sustainable development, attracting developers and infrastructure investors and providing an affordable, appealing urban environment with an enviable lifestyle. Join the discussion at City Development World 2007 on sustainability. Hear about the proven urban initiatives on climate change and sustainability such as the technological and design advances used in green buildings

What’s in it for you? Bringing together local councils and government departments with  developers, institutional investors, urban designers and planners - this event discusses solutions for building sustainable urban developments by creating attractive urban development investment markets while providing affordable and appealing urban environments. Government departments, urban planners, designers and architects Learn world’s best practice on creating sustainable communities of the future Understand the factors that contribute towards a truly great and liveable city Developers, institutional investors, construction and engineering firms: Build relationships with potential customers by positioning yourself as an industry thought leader Learn from international and domestic urban developers Technology providers and consultants Discover the main priorities of developers and government Understand how technologies and environmental solutions can best be incorporated into designs Don't forget to add the masterclass to your event experience Implementing successful Transit Oriented Developments (TODs) Many large and small cities face the challenges of increasing traffic growth, competing land development pressures and achieving goals such as increasing the public transport passenger task, encouraging cycling and walking and creating successful communities. These pressures apply whether the communities are redeveloped on brownfield sites or planned on greenfield sites at the urban fringe. Integrating transport and land use development to get the most efficient and sustainable return on public and private investment is critical toward addressing many of these issues. more information... 5 key benefits of attending Innovative, long-term strategies Ensure your urban plan anticipates future needs Connecting urban residents to their environment Understand the expectations of urban life in the 21st century Creating competitive advantage Identify what makes your city unique or business-friendly Attract funding and investors Attract investment that will add to liveability and quality-of-life Global outlook Compare Australian cities with cities around the world