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Developers and anti-growth councillors should not vote on plans they can benefit from

Developers who are councillors should not be allowed to vote on any planning…

Western Sydney Employment Lands growth must continue alongside infrastructure improvements

The release of data by the NSW Minister for Planning on the supply…

Sydney Councils can become 14 Joint Regional Authorities to Improve Performance

Council reform for Metropolitan Sydney can be achieved through forming 14 Joint Regional…

Walker Corporation appointment for Parramatta square demonstrates confidence in Parramatta’s future

The selection of Walker Corporation to deliver the $1.2 billion development of commercial…

St George Community Housing project in Sutherland demonstrates leadership

The start of construction on St George Community Housing’s first affordable housing development…

Riverstone East plans supported by rail infrastructure

The release of plans for Riverstone East Precinct around Cudgegong Road Railway Station…

A new ‘Sydney Style’ in key buildings is giving Sydney a special character

A number of recent and proposed buildings in Sydney are developing a local…

Control tower removal supports the evolution of Barangaroo

The approval of a Development Application to demolish the overpowering concrete control tower…

Top end hotel good for Sydney

The announcement that the International Convention Centre Hotel at Darling Harbour will start…

NSW approvals drop 20% for apartments and non-residential buildings

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) June 2015 approvals for apartments and non-residential…

Sirius building can be improved with a new layer of balconies rather than being frozen as heritage

The Sirius building in The Rocks, Sydney can be improved while respecting its…

Penrith Science Park champions mixed use zoning- Jobs and homes together

The announcement that the Minister for Planning has supported the rezoning of 287…

Apartments big winners in Urban Taskforce Awards

The boom in apartment buildings has led to 10 of the 12 Urban…

Urban Taskforce ‘Development Excellence Awards’ demonstrate great innovation with iconic apartment buildings

The 2015 Development Excellence Awards demonstrate a new look for iconic apartment buildings,…

Wollongong and Liverpool win Development Excellence Awards

The regional cities of Wollongong and Liverpool are amongst the winners of the…

Urban Taskforce welcomes Scott Morrison’s comments on housing supply

Comments by Federal Minister for Social Services, Scott Morrison, on the failure of…

Barangaroo sculptural building will become a symbol of Sydney

The submission of the iconic Crown Resort Hotel Development Application is an important…

Metro and Rail Stations must maximise surrounding development

The route of the Sydney Metro must choose stations with the maximum potential…

CommSec report has NSW 3,000 dwelling commencements behind Victoria

The CommSec report for the January 2015 quarter has NSW 3,000 dwelling commencements…

Strata Act will underpin Sydney’s urban future

The draft Strata Act released by Minister Victor Dominello will underpin the dramatic…

Sydney is 7th after Hong Kong and New York in the global cities skyscraper index

The recently released Global Cities Skyscraper Index ranks Sydney seventh among the World’s…

Sydney housing completions strong but much more needed

The release of the Sydney Metropolitan Development Program April housing completion numbers demonstrates…

Development contributions in NSW need an overhaul

Concerns about development contributions raised by Newcastle City Councillors highlight the need for…

NSW home approvals at record levels but non- residential approvals are falling

The Australian Bureau of Statistics data on building approvals is positive for dwellings…

Councils must reform to manage growth better

Very few NSW councils seem to have agreed that big is better as…

Urban renewal of pre 1990 sub-standard flats essential to house Sydney’s population growth

The recent interim report by the University of NSW titled ‘Renewing the Compact…

NSW Budget sets the framework for future urban growth

The NSW Budget with its large commitment to funding urban public transport and…

Apartment design guide sets appropriate standards for Sydney’s future growth

The Apartment Design Guide released by the NSW Minister for Planning has resolved…

Inflexible NSW planning system has contributed to Woolworths problems with roll out of new outlets

Recent concerns about the viability of Woolworths Limited roll out of their Masters…

Performance Report on NSW Councils demonstrates the Need for Reform

The Your Council report that measures the performance of NSW Councils demonstrates that…

Clean up of out of date State Plans is a good beginning for a Simpler Planning System

The announcement by the NSW Planning Minister that 16 state planning policies will…

IPART Flexibility in Assessing Councils is Good News

The statement by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) that they will…

Victorian move to recognise Social Impacts of Developments will slow down the Production of Housing

The move by the Victorian Government to require the Victorian Civil and Administrative…

Innovative mixed-used precinct for South Sydney needs Leadership

The proposals from the Upper House of the NSW Parliament to give a…

NSW Construction Output overtaken by Victoria

The Australian Bureau of Statistics figures on the March Quarter building work done…

Road Congestion can be reduced by Job Location

The extensive audit by Infrastructure Australia on road congestion across Australian cities raises…

Barangaroo can reposition Sydney as a Global Financial Centre but too many Review Committees could lead to a Camel

The announcement by the NSW Minister for Planning that three separate groups will…

NSW State Government has a Mandate to Drive Growth

The clear win by the Baird Government at the state election gives the…

Sydney’s Growth Will Need Development at Railway Stations Like Wentworthville

Wentworthville Town Centre could demonstrate how urban revitalisation should be done across Metropolitan…

CommSec Data shows NSW improving on Dwelling Commencements

CommSec has announced that NSW is number one in population growth and dwelling…

Minimum Apartment Sizes need Clarity

The determination by the NSW Land and Environment Court about minimum apartment sizes…

Record breaking Apartment Approvals underpin NSW Housing Performance

The approval of 3,221 higher density apartments during February is the highest monthly…

Sydney’s New Residential Hot Spot- Housing Density along Light Rail Route to La Perouse

The NSW Government’s proposed light rail along Anzac Parade should be extended to…

Sydney loses 15,000 people a year while Melbourne and Brisbane gain 4,000 people

Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures recently released on migration to and from…

NSW Planning Minister has opportunity to set the Framework for the State’s Future

The new Planning Minister in NSW, Rob Stokes, has a great opportunity to…

Massive Levies of $83,109 per lot should cause a rethink of Infrastructure Funding

The recommendation by IPART that housing lots in Blacktown should fund a levy…

Political Parties not connecting with Apartment Dwellers- New Poll

A poll conducted by ResearchNow of over 1,000 people in Sydney who own,…

Brighton-Le-Sands could become like the French Riviera- A New Hot Spot

The land facing Botany Bay at Brighton-Le-Sands could be developed in the style…

Apartment value is higher in areas of Greater Density says Urban Taskforce report

A detailed research study into the average price of an apartment has found…

Release of more home sites will help housing supply

The announcement by the NSW Government that 20,000 new home sites will be…

Developers and anti-growth councillors should not vote on plans they can benefit from

Developers who are councillors should not be allowed to vote on any planning...

Western Sydney Employment Lands growth must continue alongside infrastructure improvements

The release of data by the NSW Minister for Planning on the supply and...

Sydney Councils can become 14 Joint Regional Authorities to Improve Performance

Council reform for Metropolitan Sydney can be achieved through forming...

Walker Corporation appointment for Parramatta square demonstrates confidence in Parramatta’s future

The selection of Walker Corporation to deliver the $1.2 billion development...

St George Community Housing project in Sutherland demonstrates leadership

The start of construction on St George Community Housing’s first affordable...

Riverstone East plans supported by rail infrastructure

The release of plans for Riverstone East Precinct around Cudgegong Road...

A new ‘Sydney Style’ in key buildings is giving Sydney a special character

A number of recent and proposed buildings in Sydney are developing a local...

Control tower removal supports the evolution of Barangaroo

The approval of a Development Application to demolish the overpowering...

Top end hotel good for Sydney

The announcement that the International Convention Centre Hotel at Darling...

NSW approvals drop 20% for apartments and non-residential buildings

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) June 2015 approvals for apartments...

Sirius building can be improved with a new layer of balconies rather than being frozen as heritage

The Sirius building in The Rocks, Sydney can be improved while respecting...

Penrith Science Park champions mixed use zoning- Jobs and homes together

The announcement that the Minister for Planning has supported the rezoning...

Apartments big winners in Urban Taskforce Awards

The boom in apartment buildings has led to 10 of the 12 Urban Taskforce’s...

Urban Taskforce ‘Development Excellence Awards’ demonstrate great innovation with iconic apartment buildings

The 2015 Development Excellence Awards demonstrate a new look for iconic...

Wollongong and Liverpool win Development Excellence Awards

The regional cities of Wollongong and Liverpool are amongst the winners...

Urban Taskforce welcomes Scott Morrison’s comments on housing supply

Comments by Federal Minister for Social Services, Scott Morrison, on the...

Barangaroo sculptural building will become a symbol of Sydney

The submission of the iconic Crown Resort Hotel Development Application...

Metro and Rail Stations must maximise surrounding development

The route of the Sydney Metro must choose stations with the maximum potential...

CommSec report has NSW 3,000 dwelling commencements behind Victoria

The CommSec report for the January 2015 quarter has NSW 3,000 dwelling...

Strata Act will underpin Sydney’s urban future

The draft Strata Act released by Minister Victor Dominello will underpin...

Sydney is 7th after Hong Kong and New York in the global cities skyscraper index

The recently released Global Cities Skyscraper Index ranks Sydney seventh...

Sydney housing completions strong but much more needed

The release of the Sydney Metropolitan Development Program April housing...

Development contributions in NSW need an overhaul

Concerns about development contributions raised by Newcastle City Councillors...

NSW home approvals at record levels but non- residential approvals are falling

The Australian Bureau of Statistics data on building approvals is positive...

Councils must reform to manage growth better

Very few NSW councils seem to have agreed that big is better as they submit...

Urban renewal of pre 1990 sub-standard flats essential to house Sydney’s population growth

The recent interim report by the University of NSW titled ‘Renewing the...

NSW Budget sets the framework for future urban growth

The NSW Budget with its large commitment to funding urban public transport...

Apartment design guide sets appropriate standards for Sydney’s future growth

The Apartment Design Guide released by the NSW Minister for Planning has...

Inflexible NSW planning system has contributed to Woolworths problems with roll out of new outlets

Recent concerns about the viability of Woolworths Limited roll out of their...

Performance Report on NSW Councils demonstrates the Need for Reform

The Your Council report that measures the performance of NSW Councils demonstrates...

Clean up of out of date State Plans is a good beginning for a Simpler Planning System

The announcement by the NSW Planning Minister that 16 state planning policies...

IPART Flexibility in Assessing Councils is Good News

The statement by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART)...

Victorian move to recognise Social Impacts of Developments will slow down the Production of Housing

The move by the Victorian Government to require the Victorian Civil and...

Innovative mixed-used precinct for South Sydney needs Leadership

The proposals from the Upper House of the NSW Parliament to give a special...

NSW Construction Output overtaken by Victoria

The Australian Bureau of Statistics figures on the March Quarter building...

Road Congestion can be reduced by Job Location

The extensive audit by Infrastructure Australia on road congestion across...

Barangaroo can reposition Sydney as a Global Financial Centre but too many Review Committees could lead to a Camel

The announcement by the NSW Minister for Planning that three separate groups...

NSW State Government has a Mandate to Drive Growth

The clear win by the Baird Government at the state election gives the government...

Sydney’s Growth Will Need Development at Railway Stations Like Wentworthville

Wentworthville Town Centre could demonstrate how urban revitalisation should...

CommSec Data shows NSW improving on Dwelling Commencements

CommSec has announced that NSW is number one in population growth and dwelling...

Minimum Apartment Sizes need Clarity

The determination by the NSW Land and Environment Court about minimum apartment...

Record breaking Apartment Approvals underpin NSW Housing Performance

The approval of 3,221 higher density apartments during February is the...

Sydney’s New Residential Hot Spot- Housing Density along Light Rail Route to La Perouse

The NSW Government’s proposed light rail along Anzac Parade should be extended...

Sydney loses 15,000 people a year while Melbourne and Brisbane gain 4,000 people

Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures recently released on migration...

NSW Planning Minister has opportunity to set the Framework for the State’s Future

The new Planning Minister in NSW, Rob Stokes, has a great opportunity to...

Massive Levies of $83,109 per lot should cause a rethink of Infrastructure Funding

The recommendation by IPART that housing lots in Blacktown should fund...

Political Parties not connecting with Apartment Dwellers- New Poll

A poll conducted by ResearchNow of over 1,000 people in Sydney who own,...

Brighton-Le-Sands could become like the French Riviera- A New Hot Spot

The land facing Botany Bay at Brighton-Le-Sands could be developed in the...

Apartment value is higher in areas of Greater Density says Urban Taskforce report

A detailed research study into the average price of an apartment has found...

Release of more home sites will help housing supply

The announcement by the NSW Government that 20,000 new home sites will...

Media Releases

Media

Developers and anti-growth councillors should not vote on plans they can benefit from

Western Sydney Employment Lands growth must continue alongside infrastructure improvements

Sydney Councils can become 14 Joint Regional Authorities to Improve Performance

Walker Corporation appointment for Parramatta square demonstrates confidence in Parramatta’s future

St George Community Housing project in Sutherland demonstrates leadership

Riverstone East plans supported by rail infrastructure

A new ‘Sydney Style’ in key buildings is giving Sydney a special character

Control tower removal supports the evolution of Barangaroo

Top end hotel good for Sydney

NSW approvals drop 20% for apartments and non-residential buildings

Sirius building can be improved with a new layer of balconies rather than being frozen as heritage

Penrith Science Park champions mixed use zoning- Jobs and homes together

Apartments big winners in Urban Taskforce Awards

Urban Taskforce ‘Development Excellence Awards’ demonstrate great innovation with iconic apartment buildings

Wollongong and Liverpool win Development Excellence Awards

Urban Taskforce welcomes Scott Morrison’s comments on housing supply

Barangaroo sculptural building will become a symbol of Sydney

Metro and Rail Stations must maximise surrounding development

CommSec report has NSW 3,000 dwelling commencements behind Victoria

Strata Act will underpin Sydney’s urban future

Sydney is 7th after Hong Kong and New York in the global cities skyscraper index

Sydney housing completions strong but much more needed

Development contributions in NSW need an overhaul

NSW home approvals at record levels but non- residential approvals are falling

Councils must reform to manage growth better

Urban renewal of pre 1990 sub-standard flats essential to house Sydney’s population growth

NSW Budget sets the framework for future urban growth

Apartment design guide sets appropriate standards for Sydney’s future growth

Inflexible NSW planning system has contributed to Woolworths problems with roll out of new outlets

Performance Report on NSW Councils demonstrates the Need for Reform

Clean up of out of date State Plans is a good beginning for a Simpler Planning System

IPART Flexibility in Assessing Councils is Good News

Victorian move to recognise Social Impacts of Developments will slow down the Production of Housing

Innovative mixed-used precinct for South Sydney needs Leadership

NSW Construction Output overtaken by Victoria

Road Congestion can be reduced by Job Location

Barangaroo can reposition Sydney as a Global Financial Centre but too many Review Committees could lead to a Camel

NSW State Government has a Mandate to Drive Growth

Sydney’s Growth Will Need Development at Railway Stations Like Wentworthville

CommSec Data shows NSW improving on Dwelling Commencements

Minimum Apartment Sizes need Clarity

Record breaking Apartment Approvals underpin NSW Housing Performance

Sydney’s New Residential Hot Spot- Housing Density along Light Rail Route to La Perouse

Sydney loses 15,000 people a year while Melbourne and Brisbane gain 4,000 people

NSW Planning Minister has opportunity to set the Framework for the State’s Future

Massive Levies of $83,109 per lot should cause a rethink of Infrastructure Funding

Political Parties not connecting with Apartment Dwellers- New Poll

Brighton-Le-Sands could become like the French Riviera- A New Hot Spot

Apartment value is higher in areas of Greater Density says Urban Taskforce report

Release of more home sites will help housing supply

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