Designated Performance Features – Just One Way
There seems to be some confusion about the role of Designated Performance Features (DPFs) in development assessment. We have found that some assessment planners are
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Done well, engagement builds positive and productive relationships with stakeholders and the community, generates valuable information, improves the quality of decision making and reduces risk. The varied engagement techniques URPS uses are tailored to the audience and the project objectives, and we pride ourselves on developing new and creative ways to actively engage people.
Policy development is the process of considering: Where are we now? Where do we want to be in the future? How will we get there? The answers can be found using a combination of the gathering of the right information, clever analytical tools and innovative thinking together with tailored stakeholder engagement techniques – skills URPS is widely renowned for.
The more interaction with clients and colleagues the better. We achieve agreement faster when we have strong relationships based on trust. Collaboration also leverages everyone’s expertise and relationships to solve problems.
We bring energy to our work, ensuring that we are always accessible, responsive and adaptable. We are also determined, resilient and proud. And we love to celebrate success.
Planning plays an important role in shaping lives and supporting health, happiness and wellbeing. We understand the power of community engagement to involve people constructively in shaping great communities.
Community engagement is also often a key risk management tool for project proponents – we see value in being collaborative rather than adversarial.
Minimising the effects of and adapting to climate change, as well as protecting our natural assets and minimising resources use, benefits everyone.
It builds resilience to climate risk, harnesses economic opportunities via innovation and job creation, and enhances liveability.
We connect with each other in ways that support career development, leading to empowerment and realisation of our potential.
Diversity is a priority, particularly amongst our leaders. This brings different perspectives which leads to better problem solving, it reflects our clients and colleagues, and it broadens our pool of talent.
There seems to be some confusion about the role of Designated Performance Features (DPFs) in development assessment. We have found that some assessment planners are
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