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GOAL 3 - BUILT ENVIRONMENT scorecard 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 BUILT ENVIRONMENT: Well managed, integrated and connected growth, respecting community, environmental and heritage values. 96% 99% 97% 3.1 Sustainable and prosperous urban and rural development 99% 100% 96% 3.1.1 Undertake strategic integrated land use and infrastructure planning that responds to climate, is resource-wise, reinforces local character and achieves innovation and design excellence. 100% 100% 98% 3.1.2 Ensure planning supports economic development while protecting and enhancing high quality agricultural lands, scenic amenity and community, environmental and heritage values. 98% 100% 87% 3.1.3 Plan centres and townships to provide a strong sense of identity, local employment opportunities, community participation and access to housing choices. 100% 100% 91% 3.1.4 Ensure development accords with Toowoomba Regional Council’s planning scheme, planning instruments, codes and legislation. 99% 100% 98% 3.1.5 Implement improved business practices to ensure efficient and effective planning and development assessment. 98% 100% 100% 3.1.6 Develop in partnership with industry a standard for land development, design and built form, to ensure continuous improvement. 100% 100% 91% 3.1.7 Undertake catchment scale planning for natural hazards to mitigate future risk. 100% 100% 90% 3.2 A safe, equitable and integrated transport system 92% 97% 97% 3.2.1 Plan to ensure Toowoomba City is a principal regional activity centre connected to a network of vibrant rural towns by an integrated transport system. 88% 100% 95% 3.2.2 Plan to ensure Toowoomba region is a strategic transport and logistics hub of regional and national significance. 85% 100% 98% 3.2.3 Improve safety, serviceability and efficiency of the region’s road network. 86% 93% 100% 3.2.4 Implement an integrated and accessible transport system for the region, including a safe walking, cycling and public transport network. 100% 100% 89% 3.2.5 Plan and regulate parking to meet the needs of community and business. 100% 100% 100% GOAL 3: 20 TOOWOOMBA REGIONAL COUNCIL I Annual Report 2016 - 2017 STATUS