Place Shaping and the Future Role of Local Government in Tasmania: Evidence and Options - Future of Local Government Review Background Research Paper No. 3

There is a growing recognition that strong, connected and sustainable communities are the foundations for building long-term wellbeing and prosperity. Politically, it is equally apparent that governments must become more responsive to diverse community needs. It is argued here that local government can play an important part in a community-focused, ‘place-shaping’ process. This Report analyses and reviews the emerging evidence and practice regarding place shaping roles for local government and assesses their implications for the future of local government in Tasmania.