PLAN100 LEC2

Overview of the Session

• Importance of keeping an eye on messages from UQ.

• Tim's role in the first hour to guide discussions on Majeraba and project work.

• Group formation and practical sessions will follow.

Introduction to Nearmap

• Tim emphasizes the value of Nearmap as an invaluable resource for students for mapping and analysis.

• Historical context regarding University’s funding of Nearmap licenses.

Tim's Background

• Presentation as an architect and academic with experience working in Majeraba since his final year of architecture.

• Involvement in multiple master's projects related to planning and community collaboration.

• Discussion on an informal settlement at One Mile, including historical native title land handback to Quandamooka people.

Informal Settlements

• Description of One Mile settlers occupying traditional lands considered Crown Land.

• Projects investigating housing crises faced by Quandamooka people:

  • Collaboration with North Stradbroke Island Aboriginal and Islander Housing Cooperative since the 1970s.

  • Examination of housing types, tenures, and damage within Indigenous communities on the island.

Historical Context

• European colonization and mapping of lands, including interactions with Aboriginal peoples.

• Importance of archaeological records and how Aboriginal people have maintained unbroken ties to the land.

• Overview of traditional Aboriginal dwellings and resource-rich environments.

• Examining native title's historical necessity as a legal framework seeking recognition for Aboriginal land rights.

Challenges in Native Title and Community Perspectives

• Ongoing debates within the Quandamooka community regarding native title and sovereignty issues.

• Tension between community interpretation of sovereignty versus native title processes.

• Discussion of the political complexity involving community decisions about land management and development.

Community Development and Infrastructure

• Overview of past projects aimed at community needs, focusing on housing and educational facilities for the Quandamooka peoples.

• Explanation of the Ona Government's role and the formation of the Quandamooka Yula Barabee Aboriginal Corporation (Kayak).

• Reference to community infrastructure projects driven by Kayak, including tourist facilities that are sometimes met with resistance.

Environmental Considerations

• Discussion of the ecological impact of settlements and traditional land management practices for bushfire prevention.

• Importance of utilizing landscape management and traditional burning practices updated for contemporary climate change concerns.

• Overview of quarrying activities around the island and sand mining's role in the local economy.

Importance of Cultural Knowledge and Community History

• Citing historical maps and understanding archaeological remains (middens) as vital for cultural heritage.

• Reference to cultural integrity and the role of the Quandamooka people in maintaining their heritage.

• Accessibility challenges regarding services for informal settlements versus formal housing arrangements.

Future Planning and Social Considerations

• Need for planning to consider natural disaster risks like fires and climate resilience in designs.

• Self-built housing context at One Mile reflecting history and cultural significance.

• Challenges in implementing sustainable practices in urban design situated in eco-sensitive areas.

Tim's Recommendations

• Importance of active community engagement in planning practices.

• Emphasis on understanding the landscape's cultural significance and utilizing available mapping technologies.

• Encouragement for field study to immerse students in local practices and histories to foster grounded planning skills.