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Urban Taskforce | Media Releases
Urban Taskforce | Media Releases
Council dabbling in value capture needs state guidance
29 June 2016
Now that a number of Sydney council’s have lost their elected councillors a wave of proposals for value capture levies on new housing are being proposed which contravene State Government guidelines, says the Urban Taskforce.
Barangaroo determination good for Sydney’s global city status
28 June 2016
The determination by the Planning Assessment Commission in favour of the Crown Sydney Hotel Resort and the overall master plan is good news for Sydney’s global city status, says the Urban Taskforce.
NSW Budget infrastructure expenditure underpins property growth
21 June 2016
The NSW Budget contains significant expenditure on infrastructure including public transport that will underpin future urban development, says the Urban Taskforce.
Housing affordability subject to election debate
20 June 2016
Housing affordability which has become an important issue in the federal election will be the subject of an Urban Taskforce debate, on Tuesday 21 June.
City deal for Western Sydney good for managing growth and jobs
20 June 2016
The City Deal announced by the Federal and State Governments is a positive move that will manage growth and drive new jobs in Western Sydney, says the Urban Taskforce.
Scaremongering by Sydney City Council on Waterloo redevelopment has facts wrong
16 June 2016
The sensational scaremongering about Hong Kong like densities for the redevelopment of Waterloo by the City of Sydney Council is based on incorrect facts, says the Urban Taskforce.
Taxing property transactions will only reduce supply and affordability
15 June 2016
The announcement by the NSW Treasurer that a new 4 per cent tax on the purchase of residential real estate by foreign buyers will slow down housing supply and increase the cost of housing, says the Urban Taskforce.
White Bay Power Station rethink damages private sector confidence in private public partnerships
10 June 2016
The announcement by the NSW Government that all private sector proposals for the redevelopment of White Bay Power Station have been rejected reduces confidence in the Private Public Partnership process, says the Urban Taskforce.
Wynyard Renewal Positions Sydney As A Global City
01 June 2016
The approval of Brookfield’s proposal to renew Wynyard Station along with a 27 level office building helps position Sydney as a global city says the Urban Taskforce.
