South Australia’s planning reforms support growth and a simpler planning system
07 August 2014
The report on planning reform by South Australia’s Expert Panel has many positive ideas that support a simpler planning system, says the Urban Taskforce.
Queensland’s new Planning and Development Bill to drive the state’s prosperity
05 August 2014
The new Planning and Development Bill released recently by Queensland’s Deputy Premier is a model for other states, says the Urban Taskforce.
One Central Park wins Development of the Year from the Urban Taskforce
31 July 2014
One Central Park on Sydney’s Broadway has won the property industry’s top award for 2014 from the Urban Taskforce’s Development Excellence Awards.
Brisbane city plan has lessons for Sydney’s delayed Metropolitan Strategy
30 June 2014
The Brisbane City Plan 2014 which commences on 30 June contains many lessons that could be applied to the long delayed Sydney Metropolitan Strategy, says the Urban Taskforce.
Reform of Federation essential for Australia’s cities
30 June 2014
The Federal Government’s release of the Terms of Reference for the White Paper on the Reform of the Federation gives a framework to rethink the responsibilities for Australia’s cities and urban areas, says the Urban Taskforce.