Since 1990 Perth has had overarching planning policies that called for urban consolidation. Despite this, Perth typically achieves 32% urban infill development – less than its urban infill target of 47%. Given Perth’s population is projected by the Australian Bureau of Statistics to increase from 1.8 million to 6.6 million people by 2061, perpetuating outer suburban growth could have significant societal, economic and ecological effects. In order to address this situation this report reviews spatial case studies and regulatory, communication, fiscal, and governance strategies by which urban infill development could be facilitated, and reflects on their possible application in Perth.
© Australian Urban Design Research Centre 2016
Excursions in density
Case studies for densifying Perth