The UDIA Victorian division and VPELA International Study Tour is explicitly designed for leaders in the Australian development industry from both the public and private sectors. Tour delegates will meet with local and international developers, consultants and other officials to exchange views and ideas. The tour offers an unparalleled learning and networking experience not to be missed with global industry leaders.

Participants have a unique opportunity to meet with overseas government agencies, private developers, consultants and industry bodies to learn about their methodologies, use of technologies, as well as site visits and special events hosted by local businesses. Our study tours are tailored to meet the specific needs and interests of the attendees.

The tour will look at the key themes of:

• Walkable Urban Places;
• Transport Oriented Development;
• Rapid Transit;
• Employment Hubs;
• Place Making and Urban Design;
• Smart Cities;
• Value Capture;
• Affordable Housing; and
• Public-Private Partnerships/Alternative Funding Models.