Planning for progress: Unlocking growth through Regional Planning

Creating strong, well-planned communities relies on forward-thinking regional planning that extends far beyond capital cities and urban cores. At its best, regional planning creates a clear blueprint for the future, balancing population growth with infrastructure delivery, identifying future housing and employment land, and providing the market certainty required to bring projects to life.

In this edition of establish, we explore our issue’s theme, Regional Planning, through the lens of an industry working to translate policy vision into on-the-ground reality. Drawing on a diverse range of industry insights, we examine how evidence-based frameworks, realistic infrastructure funding pathways, and responsive land supply can address Queensland’s housing affordability and availability challenges. From tailored local solutions across our diverse regions to cross-tier government collaboration, we look at how getting regional planning right creates the foundation for thriving communities, economic opportunity, and a better future for all Queenslanders.

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Designed for life: Creating communities Made for People

At its heart, our industry has always been about much more than assets, approvals or feasibility spreadsheets. It is about the neighbourhoods, homes, places and communities we help bring to life. In this edition of establish, we explore this issue’s theme, Made for People, through the lens of a housing sector working hard to respond to population growth, affordability pressures, and tight feasibility. From advocating for critical policy and infrastructure reform to exploring how thoughtful design can deliver density done well, we look at what is possible when people remain at the centre of decision-making, and how the places we create today can support better lives, stronger communities, and lasting benefits for Queenslanders.

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2025 UDIA Queensland Awards for Excellence

This edition of establish applauds the winners and finalists of the 2025 Awards for Excellence presented by our valued partner Mitchell Brandtman. Take a look at the Project of the Year winner, Florence by Mosaic Property Group, and Regional Project of the Year winner, Benchmarking and Innovation Project by Therefor Group.

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Creating Meaningful Communities

In this edition of establish, we explore greenfield developments and the vital role they play in delivering housing supply, improving affordability, and supporting liveable communities on the urban fringe. Read our Close Up interview with visionary developer Maha Sinnathamby, as he shares insight into his determination and perseverance behind creating Australia’s largest masterplanned community. Discover what’s On the Agenda with Julian Simmonds, CEO of Economic Development Queensland, as he outlines their plans to tackle Queensland’s housing shortage, and learn more about Maidment Group’s Marina Residences in our Development Feature.

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Behind-the-scenes of Infrastructure and Precinct Projects

In this edition of establish, we explore how large-scale infrastructure and precincts are shaping the future of cities, driving economic growth, and creating connected, liveable communities. Go In Depth with Michael Rayner’s Green Corridors Strategy, learn about Jonathon Lawson’s journey from growing up on a cattle property to becoming a Project Director at PEET Limited in our Close Up feature, and discover the finer details of Covella in our Development Feature.

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The rise of the builder-developer model

Innovation has been at the forefront for many of you navigating the housing crisis, and in this edition of establish, we take a closer look at one emerging trend: the rise of the builder-developer. We explore this model through different perspectives, from Brook Monahan, who shares Mosaic Property Group’s long history as a builder-developer, to Jack Hutchinson, who offers candid insights as a leader from one of Queensland’s most successful builder-only companies.

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2024 UDIA Queensland Awards for Excellence

This edition of establish applauds the winners and finalists of the 2024 Awards for Excellence presented by our valued partner Mitchell Brandtman. Take a look at the Project of the Year winner, Upper House by Aria Property Group, and Regional Project of the Year winner, Marina Residences by Maidment Group.

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Housing Affordability and Attainability

In this edition of establish, our members share their perspectives on the main barriers people experience when trying to enter the property market, and how the development industry is responding to the problem. Get to know Debra Robinson, the Interim CEO at Sunshine Coast Council, as she shares an insight into her professional and personal life, discover the intricacies of Newport Stockland in our Development feature, and read up on the stats for Toowoomba in our Regional Profile.

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The Constructability Challenge

In this edition of establish, our members share their perspectives on the constructability challenge and the difficulties with delivering apartments right now, including the obstacles they’re facing, the role of the government, and most importantly their solutions. Get to know Michael McNab, Group Managing Director and Founder of McNab, as he reflects on the business’ growth, building the McNab name from the ground up with his team. Explore Gold Coast’s luxurious Cabana Palm Beach by Ignite Projects in our Development Feature, and read up on the stats for Gold Coast in our Regional Profile.

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Innovative Approaches to Housing

In this edition of establish, our members share their perspectives on innovative approaches to housing. Read how these approaches are an avenue to tackle the housing affordability crisis and adequately meet demand for homes in Queensland. With a wealth of knowledge, learn from Michael Tapiolas, Development Manager of Parkside Group, as he shares an insight into his passion for the development industry. Check out the details of Renovaré Yeronga by Gardner Vaughan Group in our Development Feature, and read up on the stats for Moreton Bay in our Regional Profile.

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