Wicked planning problem category
In 2023, the Minister’s Planning Awards introduced a new and exciting category, the 'Wicked Planning Problem,' where six standout students from Griffith University, Bond University, and the University of Queensland showcased their innovative ideas at 1 William Street before a 'Shark Tank' style panel of judges.
The department’s Planning Group executives heard from the next rising stars of planning who are committed to understanding planning problems, no matter how wicked, and providing meaningful solutions. Deputy Director-General of Planning, Tess Pickering, was joined by Members of her leadership group - Anna McGrath, Chris Aston, Michelle Cottrell, Steve Conner Teresa Luck and Shane Spargo to review the presentations and ask the tough questions.
From tiny homes to accessible housing, SEQ water sensitivity to how we can better plan for our Queensland regions, each presentation addressed burning issues currently facing the department, the planning industry and the Queensland community.
The pinnacle moment arrived at the Minister’s Planning Awards on November 24, 2023, where Megha Subodh and Meghana Dinesh from the University of Queensland clinched the coveted prize in the 'Wicked Planning Problem' category. Their winning solution, titled "Building Homes That Embrace Everyone, Inclusive Homes Program (IHP)," stood out for its innovation.
The new Wicked Planning Problem category is an initiative that contributes to nurturing the planner of the future, by publicly recognising their innovative and practical approaches to real problems. This is particularly important today, when there is a shortage of planning students and universities are finding this to be a real challenge.
Congratulations to all the students for delivering top-quality presentations that are shaping the future of planning!
2023 Wicked Planning Problem Submissions
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Presents tiny homes as a key solution to the housing problem in QLD. Discusses advantages and benefits of tiny homes and recommendations to make these a viable option.
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Present the barriers of dependency, cost and supply and demand in housing for the disabled community. Proposes an Inclusive Homes Program.
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Presents the issue of water demands by fast growing regions like SEQ, and proposes the transition to become Water Sensitive Region as a natural evolution from Water Sensitive Cities.
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Presents the challenges of planning in the regions, especially in resource regions where the impacts have not been matched with appropriate planning responses. Discusses a series of proposed solutions and key recommendations.
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Discusses affordability housing challenges in SEQ. Proposes the opportunity of Optimisation of Inclusionary zoning and its implementation.
Last updated: 24 Nov 2023