Dominic Tang

About

ABOUT ME

I am an Urban and Environmental Planning Graduate from Griffith University. With high attention to detail and self-drive as my attributes, I strive to be the best planner in my future. I am passionate about a variety of subjects, including:

• Transport developments (active and public modes [air and rail])
• High-density developments
• Ecosystem services (of wetlands, forests, oceans, coastal and fluvial areas)
• Environmental issues associated with developments
• Community engagement and multiculturalism

Other than planning-related subjects, I am self-learning my fourth language, Portuguese. Hopefully, I would be able to communicate with Portuguese-speaking people in a few years.

Sim! Eu estou aprendendo português. Fale comigo em português! Eu sei que meu portuguê não o melhor mas eu vou tentar.

My Journey

My journey

2009-2015

Student

Carmel Secondary School

In 2015, I graduated from Carmel Secondary School in Hong Kong.

2019 Feb-Jul

Trainee Planner

Gold Coast Waterways Authority

In 2019, from February to July, I undertook a student placement at the Gold Coast Waterways Authority. I was involved in a research project as a member of the Planning and Innovation Unit. The project investigated the existing waterways planning instruments on and outside the Gold Coast. It also looked into maritime/marine spatial planning to analyse the linkages between it and vwaterways planning on the Gold Coast.

2016-2019

Student

Griffith University

In 2016, I left home and went to the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia to study a Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning.

2019 MAR-JUL

Electorate Office Volunteer

Sam O'Connor MP Office

In 2016, from March to July, I served as an office assistant at the office of Sam O'Connor MP (Member for Bonney). I undertook multiple tasks during the time: community engagement (planning), policy research, budget planning, media analysis, and research regarding some development applications/assessments.

2019 May

Producer

18Challenge

On 18 May 2019, I completed my 3-year project, 18Challenge, which was a video series documenting my 18 days travelling in Hong Kong 18 districts with 18 companions.

For more information, please visit 18Challenge.

2019 Jul-OCT

Teaching Assistant

Griffith University

In 2019, Trimester 2 (July-October), I worked as a Teaching Assistant for the Environmental Planning Studio (1511ENV) on the Gold Coast Campus of Griffith University.

My 5-year plan after graduation (2020 onward)

For the first four years (2020-2023), I aim to stay in Australia for more work experience with a Graduate Visa. I aim to work, as a young planner, in the fields of transport planning, environmental planning, and social planning. Depending on how I go in these four years and the visa conditions, I will decide whether I will stay in Australia, go back home, or explore more regarding planning in Europe. In general, I wish to be an impactful planner that contributes to making a place better.

Un works

University works

Volume 1

Volume 2

Pathways to Sustainable Water and Wastewater Management in South East Queensland

Co-authors: Jake Pitt, Chandler Walker, Rachael Petherbridge, Alexander Menicanin, Katharine Kell

This is a two-volume climate change adaptation plan for water and wastewater management in South East Queensland (SEQ) in a 20-year time frame, which has also considered the projected population growth.

Based on the six identified issues, a strategic vision for SEQ in 2039 was created:

Sufficient, secure and sustainable water, supporting a climate resilient and connected region in 2039.

In order to realise this vision, a strategic framework was developed including 21 goals, 50 objectives, and 100 strategies. Lastly, an evaluation of the strategic framework was done against the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change emission scenario and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

This project has entered the 2019 Gold Coast Innovation Showcase as a finalist.

Transformation from a lawmaker into a place-maker: My experience in an electorate office of a Member of Parliament

This is an article written for the Planning Practicum 20. It addresses how a lawmaker can transform into a place-maker using my experience in the electorate office of a Member of Queensland Parliament, Samuel (Sam) O'Connor.

It first talks about theories regarding place-making, sense of belonging, and community engagement and development. Then, it showcases Sam's work within the Parliament and the community and my work with him to show how these works are associated to place-making.

Proposed Medium-scale Solar Photovoltaic Farm Development in Gilson, Qld 4211: Site Selection and Feasibility Report

Co-authors: Jake Pitt, Rachael Petherbridge, Katharine Kell

This site selection and feasibility report has been prepared by Solutions Pty Ltd. It aims to identify an appropriate site for a proposed mediumscale solar photovoltaic (PV) farm. The chosen site falls within Gilston, a suburb of the City of Gold Coast, Queensland. Throughout this report, a comprehensive analysis is provided on the following matters:

• Legislative and policy context (Section 2.0)

• Site selection criteria (Section 3.0)

• Information on recommended site (Section 4.0)

• Stakeholder engagement (Section 5.0)

Preserving and Enhancing Biodiversity and Native Habitat of Mountain Pygmy-possum in Victorian Alps: A Victorian Perspective

This report has been prepared by Dominic T. Tang as an analysis of a natural resource planning issue, preserving and enhancing biodiversity and native habitat of mountain pygmy-possum in Victorian Alps. A literature review (Section 2.0) has been done to assist identifying the institutional challenges and opportunities. Planning and policy instruments, existing strategies, legislation and stakeholders are listed in Section 3.0 to facilitate the formation of the conceptual model (Section 4.0) which draws upon the relations between key institutional arrangements. Lastly, Section 5.0 and Section 6.0 identify the institutional challenges and opportunities respectively; under each section, recommendations are given for better management of the issue.

Ascot District Park Drop-in Information Kiosk: Evaluation Report

Co-author: Braydon Jones

This Evaluation Report has been prepared by Hop Step Jump Planning Consultancy (HSJ) as a review of a public involvement event. On 17 May 2018, the Brisbane City Council organised a drop-in information session to collect opinions about a new park development in Ascot from the local residents. This report analyses the event according to an evaluation framework based on literature and techniques used. It provides an assessment of suitability and effectiveness regarding the observation and discussion during the event. This report also measures achievements, identifies shortcomings and obstacles, and provides recommendations for future improvement in relation to community engagement.

Australia's Performances in the Implementation of Global Air Navigation Plan

The aviation industry is growing across the globe. To achieve sustainable growth and ensure safety, the ICAO published the Global Air Navigation Plan (GANP). The GANP has identified six regional priorities for the Asia Pacific (APAC) region; they include: (1) Develop an APAC seamless CNS/ATM plan; (2) Improve ATM – ATFM, CDM, FUA, civil/military cooperation; (3) ATS route review; (4) A transition of AIS to AIM; (5) ADS-B and satellite-based separation, and; (6) Performance-based navigation (PBN).

Since Australia is one important and active member in the APANPIRG, whose role is to facilitate coordinated planning in the APAC region, it is crucial to investigate the performance in an Australian context. Therefore, this essay in each section discusses each regional priority identified by the GANP and identifies Australia’s performance in the implementation of the GANP.

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