Barangaroo can reposition Sydney as a Global Financial Centre but too many Review Committees could lead to a Camel
20 May 2015
The announcement by the NSW Minister for Planning that three separate groups will be involved in the assessment of the Barangaroo plans could lead to a camel like solution, says the Urban Taskforce.
Record breaking Apartment Approvals underpin NSW Housing Performance
02 April 2015
The approval of 3,221 higher density apartments during February is the highest monthly number ever in NSW, says the Urban Taskforce.
NSW Planning Minister has opportunity to set the Framework for the State’s Future
01 April 2015
The new Planning Minister in NSW, Rob Stokes, has a great opportunity to restructure the planning system to ensure the state’s future, says the Urban Taskforce.
Sydney loses 15,000 people a year while Melbourne and Brisbane gain 4,000 people
01 April 2015
Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures recently released on migration to and from Australian cities demonstrate a nett loss from Sydney of 14,900 people while Melbourne and Brisbane had nett gains, says the Urban Taskforce.
NSW State Government has a Mandate to Drive Growth
30 April 2015
The clear win by the Baird Government at the state election gives the government a strong mandate to drive growth in New South Wales, says the Urban Taskforce.