Welcome to the Hustle and Bustle podcast hosted by Nicole Bennetts. Nicole lives on the Gold Coast, Australia - one of the cities preparing to host the 2032 Brisbane Olympics & Paralympics. The lead up to 2032 is the golden decade of opportunity and challenges (including Olympics and climate change targets). This podcast is a series of conversations with city shapers and urban thinkers to discuss the future on our city and SEQ region. The episodes are light hearted, conversational and inspiring. Tune in each week for a new 30 minute episode!
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Welcome to the Hustle and Bustle podcast hosted by Nicole Bennetts. Nicole lives on the Gold Coast, Australia - one of the cities preparing to host the 2032 Brisbane Olympics & Paralympics. The lead up to 2032 is the golden decade of opportunity and challenges (including Olympics and climate change targets). This podcast is a series of conversations with city shapers and urban thinkers to discuss the future on our city and SEQ region. The episodes are light hearted, conversational and inspiring. Tune in each week for a new 30 minute episode!
Bradley Rasmussen - Where Will Development Happen Next?
Hustle & Bustle podcast
37 minutes 26 seconds
6 months ago
Bradley Rasmussen - Where Will Development Happen Next?
In this episode, I’m joined by Bradley Rasmussen – CEO and founder of Sizztech, the creators of Forecaz, a cutting-edge platform that predicts urban growth and change. Bradley shares how data-driven modelling is transforming the way planners and decision-makers understand land use, infrastructure needs, and future development scenarios.
We unpack the role of urban growth models, how they work, and why they matter. Plus, we explore the challenges of aligning modelling with real-world policy and funding decisions – and how planners can make the most of these powerful tools.
If you’re curious about PlanTech, the future of cities, or just love planning conversations, this one’s for you.
🎧 Tune in to learn:
How urban growth modelling works
What data drives these predictions
How modelling can support better planning decisions
Advice for planners wanting to upskill in this space
Some of the resources Bradley mentions:
Home | Australian Housing Data Analytics Platform
PlanTech Best Practice Guidelines PlanTechBestPracticeGuidelines.pdf
Planning Congress 2025
📰 Planning News covered in this episode
It’s been a big fortnight in planning!
Elimbah reclassified under ShapingSEQ – enabling a development application
Bundaberg MID approved for social and community housing.
North-west QLD wind farm proposal back in motion.
Birtinya MID for housing repealed.
Tewantin SFD housing proposal revoked.
Julian Simmonds announced as Acting CEO of EDQ.
📝 PIA Submission: Our latest State Budget submission calls for investment in strategic planning and a new scholarship program to grow Queensland’s planning workforce. 2025 State Budget asks.pdf
📅 Upcoming Event: In early May, join Assistant Minister Rebecca Young MP and Paul Needham, Chief Planner at Townsville City Council, for a breakfast event in Townsville. Breakfast with the Assistant Minister for Planning, Housing and Better Regulation
Hustle & Bustle podcast
Welcome to the Hustle and Bustle podcast hosted by Nicole Bennetts. Nicole lives on the Gold Coast, Australia - one of the cities preparing to host the 2032 Brisbane Olympics & Paralympics. The lead up to 2032 is the golden decade of opportunity and challenges (including Olympics and climate change targets). This podcast is a series of conversations with city shapers and urban thinkers to discuss the future on our city and SEQ region. The episodes are light hearted, conversational and inspiring. Tune in each week for a new 30 minute episode!
