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Urban Taskforce | Media Releases
Urban Taskforce | Media Releases
Greater Macarthur Priority Growth Area plans important for Sydney’s growth
01 August 2016
The announcement by NSW Planning Minister Rob Stokes that plans have been made for Wilton New Town and that the boundaries of the Greater Macarthur Priority Growth Area are to be extended is good news for managing Sydney’s growth, says the Urban Taskforce.
Sirius Building replacement must represent today not copy the past
01 August 2016
The announcement by the NSW Government that the Sirius Building in the Rocks will not receive heritage listing opens the way for a sympathetic yet modern replacement, says the Urban Taskforce
PACIFIC Bondi Beach wins Urban Taskforce ‘Development of the Year’ as apartments dominate awards
27 July 2016
The renewal of the old Swiss Grand Hotel at Bondi into a mixed use development with some of the best apartments in Sydney has taken out the prestigious Urban Taskforce ‘Development of the Year’ at the Development Excellence Awards 2016.
Housing completion numbers highlight the top apartment suburbs in Sydney
26 July 2016
The Housing Monitor for the Greater Sydney Region recently released by the NSW Government lists four of the top ten suburbs in housing completions as being dominated by apartments, says the Urban Taskforce.
Sydney CBD height increase good for growth but it comes at a cost
14 July 2016
The Central Sydney Planning Strategy released by the City of Sydney has significantly increased building heights but developers and ultimately the consumers will need to pay for the increase, says the Urban Taskforce.
Turnbull Government must drive jobs and housing affordability through city deals
11 July 2016
The return of the Turnbull government gives the opportunity to refocus on Australian cities, jobs and housing affordability particularly in Western Sydney says the Urban Taskforce.
Shadow cast over future of Sydney’s second CBD
08 July 2016
The recent rejection of a proposal for a tall tower at 48 Macquarie Street Parramatta sets a precedent for much of the Parramatta CBD to be constrained to buildings of only medium height that may not be economically viable says the Urban Taskforce.
Riverwood urban renewal demonstrates the value of private public partnerships
06 July 2016
The announcement by the Minister for Social Housing Brad Hazzard that the Riverwood social housing estate will be renewed with a mix of private, social and affordable housing demonstrates the value of Private Public Partnerships, says the Urban Taskforce.
NSW population growth needs long term planning
01 July 2016
The recent release of an update on population growth by the NSW Department of Planning & Environment demonstrates that NSW is now experiencing strong population growth and this will need long term planning says, the Urban Taskforce.
