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Real Actions for a Sustainable Future- A Business Plan for Phase Two. Part II:
NRRS Secretariat, 1999.


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A work program for future development of the Northern Rivers Regional Strategy with recommendations for Northern Rivers Regional Strategy content and priorities, monitoring, future consultation, management and administration. Includes up to 40 projects in the areas of:
• planning and coordination;
• natural resource management;
• economic development;
• social planning/services and infrastructure;
• transport and communications;
• implementation, management and monitoring; and
• policy development.

Guiding Principles for a Sustainable Future. Part I: Final Report for Phase One
NRRS Secretariat, 1998.


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The guiding principles and a regional approach for sustainability for the Northern Rivers region have been endorsed by local and State Government, the private sector and environmental interests. These principles are based on sustainability principles, relevant state legislation and have implications specific to the region. Includes a brief summary of community priorities.

Community Views and Values - A Resource Document. Part III:
NRRS Secretariat, 1998.


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A summary of the research and consultation findings associated with the Northern Rivers Regional Strategy planning process. Key community values are discussed in relation to integrated planning; human settlement and activities; economic development; quality of life biodiversity; resource management; transport, accessibility and communications; and community values.

Northern Rivers - Framework for a Sustainable Future
NRRS Secretariat, 1997.


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A strategic framework for the region, based on research and consultation from the Northern Rivers Regional Strategy planning process. Includes a suggested vision for the future of the region, guiding principles, policies, a set of specific results to be achieved by the year 2016, a list of possible action plans and a schematic structure plan setting out a possible settlement hierarchy and important regional resources. The framework provided the first step in developing a regional strategy by identifying what the regional strategy might contain and what the broad direction for the future might be. The framework was used to seek comment and feedback before developing a draft strategy.

Northern Rivers - Framework for a Sustainable Future: Supporting/ Background Information for Phase One
NRRS Secretariat, 1997.


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Summary of the range of research projects and key findings from the consultation associated with the Northern Rivers Regional Strategy planning process. Defines sustainable development and reviews the application of this concept in the Northern Rivers region. Reviews the policy and planning context and provides an overview of possible implementation and monitoring options.

Northern Rivers Regional Structure Plan
NRRS Secretariat, 1997


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The Structure Plan looks at key elements or parts which combined give a framework to the long term physical make-up and character of the region. The structure plan seeks to follow on from what was called the “North Coast Functional Hierarchy” outlined in the North Coast Planning Strategy of 1995 (NCUPS) work to provide better clarity with respect to:
• the form and character of settlement
• major regional corridors
• major regional ports
• important regional greenbelts
• important regional agricultural lands
• industrial areas of regional importance
• extractive industry sites of regional importance.

Urban Settlement Strategies: Guidelines for the North Coast
DUAP, 2000


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Land Demand/Supply Manual and Spreadsheet
NRRS and PlanningNSW, 2002


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Government policy on the form and content of urban settlement strategies for the North Coast of NSW, including minimum requirements and a suggested strategy preparation process.

Accompanied by a manual and spreadsheet to assist local government with the preparation of land demand and supply analysis. NOTE: If using the manual, you will need to contact the Grafton office of PlanningNSW for the relevant up to date population projections.


Sub-regional  

Clarence Valley Settlement Strategy
Councils of Copmanhurst, Grafton, Maclean, Nymboida, Ulmarra and DUAP, 1999


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A joint settlement strategy for the Clarence Valley, including the local government areas of Copmanhurst, Grafton, Maclean, Nymboida and Ulmarra (now Pristine Waters). The strategy adopts the principles of sustainable development as used in the Northern Rivers Regional Strategy and applies them to settlement development, design and land use planning in the Clarence Valley.

Clarence Valley Settlement Strategy Appendices
Councils of Copmanhurst, Grafton, Maclean, Nymboida, Ulmarra and DUAP, 1999
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Details policy context, physical context and detailed strategies for specific settlements in the Clarence Valley. Includes and inventory and atlas of infrastructure and existing conditions.

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