Urban Living Network – 15 December 2023

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15 December 2023

In this Edition… 

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  1. Minns Government finalises infill affordable housing reforms
  2. Transport-related rezoning plans must include Chatswood, Edgecliff and Bondi Junction
  3. More detail on the Transport Oriented Developments
  4. NIMBY Mayor arc up on Minns Government’s plans
  5. Delays in returning Strata Building Bonds – red tape goes mad and costs developers money
  6. ACT proposal to licence developers  – the last thing needed in an already highly regulated NSW
  7. Albanese Government releases migration strategy
  8. Federal Treasurer sets out economic pitch for 2024 and beyond – housing remains critical to its success
  9. An example of the problems with TfNSW? Exhibit One: Figtree Hill
  10. Accolades for DPE Economics, Population and Land Use Forecasting Team
  11. Populist policy distractions part 1  – Albanese Government’s tax of foreign owned housing
  12. Populist policy distractions part 2  – City of Sydney’s ban on small number of boutique redevelopments
  13. Planning must push ahead on North Parramatta precinct rezoning
  14. NSW should look at to Victoria’s lead when it comes to stamp duty reform – but Commonwealth support is critical
  15. The inaugural NIMBYs – Urban Taskforce Awards to those who have done their best to try to block housing supply