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Development Industry leading in Greening Cities

A number of Sydney developers are leading the move towards urban greening says…

Non-residential building approvals drop by 31% in NSW

The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures for April 2018 show a…

Gosford City Centre planning policy demonstrates state leadership

The recent announcement of a draft State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) for the…

Aerotropolis private investment critical for Western Sydney jobs

The Aerotropolis Investor Summit is a positive move to encourage private sector investment…

Construction work slowing in New South Wales but growing in Victoria

The March 2018 quarterly construction figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics indicate…

More ‘missing middle’ council protests in growth backlash

Eight more Sydney councils are protesting about moves to simplify terrace house approvals,…

Building jobs under threat from excessive levies and planning backdowns

The recent boom in housing supply in Sydney is slowing rapidly due to…

Housing backflip undermines Sydney’s District Plans as election looms

Two months after the Greater Sydney Commission released is Districts Plans to guide…

NSW Productivity Commissioner must reform the NSW planning system to help housing affordability

The appointment of Peter Achterstraat as NSW Productivity Commissioner is an excellent appointment…

Victoria’s donation laws a good model for NSW

The introduction of donation laws in Victoria that cap donation amounts and do…

New clause in District Plans could stop housing in an extra 240 square kilometres around Western Sydney Airport

A new clause has been inserted in the final District Plans that could…

Martin Place tower a good balanced solution

The approval by the NSW Government of a new tower over the future…
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