Government Services / Planning Policy

JDA Co works with councils to embed climate-resilient principles into planning and legislative frameworks and standards.

We worked closely with the Sunshine Coast Council to develop the first planning scheme in Australia to implement multi-hazard overlays and codes for climate resilient design. This scheme will protect the people and environment of the region, from the coast to the mountains, and leads the way in planning nationally.

Our book Water Futures presents our vision for a total catchment-based approach to flood, drought and water management. 

Our planning input combines forecasting data with years of on-the-ground experience helping people build back better after disaster. We strive to help people understand their risk and increase the resilience of our valuable urban and regional environments.

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