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Local Government Capacity and Land Use Planning for Natural Hazards: A Comparative Evaluation of Australian Local Government Areas
Title | Local Government Capacity and Land Use Planning for Natural Hazards: A Comparative Evaluation of Australian Local Government Areas |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2021 |
Authors | McGregor, J, Parsons, M, Glavac, S |
Journal | Planning Practice & Research |
Date Published | 05/2021 |
Keywords | disaster resilience, Local government, plan evaluation, Risk assessment |
Abstract | Global and national strategy emphasises land use planning as a key mechanism for disaster risk reduction (DRR). The practice of planning for natural hazards is devolved to local levels, making the capacity of local government critical for achieving strategic DRR goals. This study assessed the capacity of local governments in Australia to plan for natural hazards. Many Local Government Areas (LGAs) had satisfactory or good hazard planning provision, but remoteness, land area and council size influence poor hazard planning provision. Strategic intent for land use planning as a DRR mechanism is unlikely to be successful in many LGAs without first addressing place-based capacity constraints on hazard planning. |
URL | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02697459.2021.1919431 |
DOI | 10.1080/02697459.2021.1919431 |
Refereed Designation | Refereed |
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