UDIA'S STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS FOR THE FUTURE
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (SA Division) is the State's peak urban development industry body.
Representing the interests of the private sector in close cooperation with all levels of Government and other organisations with complementary agendas, UDIA helps shape the State's urban development industry through consultation, policy development and implementation.
Urban Futures sets out the strategic directions of UDIA. The strategy has been developed from the results of an extensive survey of Members, and is designed to ensure the Institute's continued leadership role in urban development, relevance to Members, and the scope and adequacy of resources required to support its strategic objectives.
Our Mission
The goal of the Urban Development Institute of Austalia (SA Division) is to promote, foster and advance a healthy, dynamic and efficient development industry through:
- The provision of high-quality information and services to members including developers, builders, industry consultants, government entities and the community;
- Competitive and innovative private sector involvement; and
- Close and timely liaison with the public sector in the strategic and policy aspects of the industry.
Code of Ethics
Members of UDIA (SA) shall:
- Demonstrate ethical principles and observe the highest standards of integrity and honesty in all professional and personal dealings.
- Uphold and promote the reputation of the Urban Development Institute of Australia (SA) and not misuse authority of office for personal gain.
- Respect the confidentiality of information given to the member in the course of the Institute's work.
- Engage in continuing professional development to maintain and improve industry-based skills and competence and shall promote innovation and excellence in practice.
- Strive to achieve environmentally sustainable development.
- Show respect for the rights of consumers and maintain the public's confidence and trust in the Development Industry.
Objectives
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (SA Division) is committed to the pursuit of the following objectives:
- To promote the advancement and improvement of the urban development industry;
- To serve and safeguard the interests of members;
- To position and promote itself as the leading urban development representative body in South Australia;
- To secure the mutual support and cooperation of all urban developers and other members of the urban developmetn industry;
- To present a common point of view of members on matters of mutual interest to authorities concerned with urban development;
- To inform the public and members and conduct educational seminars and conferences on topics relevant to the urban development industry;
- To secure general acceptance of standards and principles that facilitate good town planning, economic stability, ethics and public interest; and
- To provide information to members on all matters affecting the Institute and its objectives, and to issue publications relevant to these objectives.
