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Research Paper finds high rise is the most sustainable housing solution

January 11, 2022

The Urban Taskforce today released its latest Urban Ideas research paper entitled: “Standing Tall”. The…

NSW planning ground to a halt – time for a new broom – ABS data

January 10, 2022

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today said that new ABS data shows that planning approvals…

Mick Cassel to drive DPE to deliver more Homes

December 21, 2021

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today welcomed the announcement of Mick Cassel’s appointment to the…

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Submission – Directions for Camellia Rosehill Place Strategy

October 13, 2021

Read the Urban Taskforce submission to DPIE on Directions for Camellia Rosehill Place Strategy Read…

Submission – Proposed amendment to the Penrith Lakes SEPP 2021

September 24, 2021

Read the Urban Taskforce submission to DPIE on the Proposed amendment to the Penrith Lakes…

Submission – Draft Parramatta CBD Development Contributions Plan

September 20, 2021

Urban Taskforce has made a submission to Parramatta Council on the draft CBD Contributions Plan….

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58-storey high-rise buildings most sustainable for Sydney’s future, report says – CityHub, 12 January 2022

January 13, 2022

Urban Taskforce CEO Tom Forrest states in the report that the “Australian dream” of a…

Sydney property prices might not drop yet, as planning problems persist – AustralianBroker, 12 January 2022

January 13, 2022

Urban Taskforce CEO Tom Forrest discusses the drop off in planning approvals in NSW. “One…

ABC NewsRadio – Interview with CEO Tom Forest on the Urban Taskforce ‘Standing Tall’ research paper, 11 January 2022

January 12, 2022

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Research Publications

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Urban Ideas – Migration Matters

Urban Ideas – April 2021 The latest Urban Ideas editions talks about Immigration and the…

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Book Launch of Mid-Rise Urban Living by Chris Johnson

See the webinar book launch of Mid-Rise Urban Living by Chris Johnson. Chris and guest…

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Urban Taskforce 20 Highlights of 2020

Read the Urban Taskforce’s 20 major highlights for the year 2020 here. 

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Urban Ideas – Tax and Development

Urban Ideas – July 2020 The latest Urban Ideas editions talks about tax reform and…

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