As the youngest, most diverse and fastest-growing city in Queensland, the City of Logan has the foundations to become a powerhouse for future generations.
And that's the potential Logan City Council is hoping to unlock as it looks 50 years into the future, aiming to make bold choices today in a world that is constantly changing.
Mayor Jon Raven said it was not enough for any level of government to be planning just a few years ahead.
"That's why our Transform Logan program is asking the community to dream big on what could be achieved in half a century," he said.
"This program will create a 50-year vision that includes clear goals and a pipeline of projects to guide us into the future.
"We want this to be a plan that is future-focused and forward-thinking without being tied up in short-term and short-sighted election cycles.
"A lot can change in five decades, so it's very exciting to imagine what Logan could look like through this community process.
"We want to know what people love about Logan and what we can build on."
In the 1970s, the City of Logan was emerging as a new urban area to meet a post-war need for housing and development of the South-East Freeway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast was underway.
While housing and transport are still relevant today, Transform Logan is exploring five themes that will be critical in 2075:
city shape, mobility and infrastructure
economic transformation
thriving communities
natural areas
waste, water and energy.
In recent months, Council has been working with businesses, schools, First Nations groups and culturally and linguistically diverse communities. It has also brought together a community reference group - made up of 50 everyday Logan residents spanning age, cultures, backgrounds and geography - which is exploring big ideas at seven separate workshops.
A citywide survey is now open for all Logan residents and community members to also have input into the long-term strategic vision.
"We make better decisions when we include the community and your ideas could help Transform Logan too," Mayor Raven said.
"The bigger and more ambitious the ideas, the brighter our future will be.
"We want to come out of this with catalytic projects and programs that either we can deliver, or we can work with other levels of government and the private sector to help make a reality."
The community survey closes on August 30.
