In a complex and interconnected environment, spatially constraining analysis to a defined place can support effective decision-making and allow a systemic consideration of risk.
Place-based planning is cross-sectoral and involves community collaboration so it can consider the ways society, the economy and environment come together to shape a distinct physical location.
Focusing on the interconnections between infrastructure assets and networks in a specific place and analysing the associated risks can support more effective decision-making and allow these risks to be systemically considered.
Having a better understanding of interdependencies between infrastructure networks will highlight cascading impacts from infrastructure outages.
For instance, the cross-sectoral effects of electricity service disruption. This understanding allows more effective responses that make communities more resilient to shock or stresses.
Place-based planning is an important component of effective risk planning. It allows a finite physical network to be assessed against the risks posed by a range of hazards and scenarios. The result is that the most pressing shocks, stresses, systemic interdependencies and vulnerabilities are clearly identified for each location.