May 29, 2024

Australia
2.6m
1,343 km2
32 m
May 29, 2024
December 12, 2023
October 19, 2023
November 21, 2022
Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, Australia, ranks as the country's third-largest city. [1]
It received its name in tribute to Sir Thomas Brisbane, who served as the Governor of New South Wales from 1821 to 1825.
The Brisbane River cuts through the city, offering stunning views and serving as a picturesque backdrop to the vibrant lifestyle of the city. [2]
The data track ensures that cities can access and use data to describe their baseline on SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) achievement and inform local action. City level statistical data, spatial data and perception data will be collected and analyzed to:
Participating cities will be provided with digital data tools in line with the Global Urban Monitoring Framework.
The strategic planning track ensures that city data merges with community and stakeholder participation to generate inclusive, spatially represented strategic plans for 2030. Participating cities will be provided with guidance based on an existing range of strategic planning tools.
Cities must identify priorities, complete a Voluntary Local Review, and develop a Strategic Development Plan.
In line with the new urban agenda, this track aims to ensure adequate local systems and institutional capacities in areas of governance; integrated urban and territorial planning and design; effective revenue and finance; and effective, equitable urban basic services. participating cities will be provided with digital diagnostic tools and training materials and will be connected in learning communities with cities with similar capacity development priorities.
This track supports the financing of high impact projects in cities through the Cities Investment Facility, comprising of:
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