• Social planning plays a fundamental role in creating communities that are livable, vibrant, diverse and sustainable. Social planning uniquely balances the needs and aspirations of a community with urban, regional and other planning activity to achieve social cohesion, community wellbeing and a sense of place. Social planning brings together a range of policymakers – including legislators, government agencies, not-for-profit agencies, local planning councils, community groups and planners – to improve the quality of life in communities through strategic policy and action.