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Urban Taskforce | Media Releases
Urban Taskforce | Media Releases
Draft District Plans must be amended to help solve Sydney’s Housing Crisis
03 April 2017
The six district plans for Metropolitan Sydney must be amended to drive housing supply, says the Urban Taskforce.
Sydney reaches 5 million people- on its way to 8 million
30 March 2017
Sydney having reached a population of 5 million can learn from cities of a similar size says, the Urban Taskforce.
Sydney’s housing crisis needs strong actions to maximise supply
28 March 2017
With indicators showing a slow-down in housing approvals in Sydney some strong actions are needed to boost supply and help with affordability, says the Urban Taskforce.
Faster Planning Approval Guide for NSW councils is positive but government agencies should be included
22 March 2017
The Development Assessment Best Practice Guide issued by NSW Planning Minister, Anthony Roberts, is a positive move to speed up housing approvals but it should also apply to government agencies, says the Urban Taskforce.
Sydney City Council affordable housing tax will threaten housing supply
17 March 2017
The proposals by the City of Sydney Council to tax new housing up to 24% for affordable housing will have a negative impact on housing supply, says the Urban Taskforce.
Private sector innovation provides quality public outcomes for Martin Place Metro
17 March 2017
The unsolicited proposal for the development of the Martin Place metro station demonstrates the innovation that can come from the private sector, says the Urban Taskforce.
NSW Labor Housing Proposals will slow supply
14 March 2017
The announcement by NSW Labor that in government they would lift surcharges for foreign investors on residential homes will slow down the supply of new homes, says the Urban Taskforce.
Affordable housing bond aggregator should be accessible to private sector housing providers
10 March 2017
The Federal Government’s proposed affordable housing bond aggregator should be accessible to private sector housing providers as well as not for profit community housing providers, says the Urban Taskforce.
Record housing completions is good news but the trend is downwards
08 March 2017
The announcement by the Minister for Housing and Planning, Anthony Roberts, that housing completions have reached a record high is good news for housing supply but the approvals trend is downwards, says the Urban Taskforce.
