Wilton Plan for 15,000 New homes Good News
07 August 2017
The announcement by the NSW Government that the draft plan for Wilton new town and Wilton South East are now on exhibition is good news for Sydney’s housing supply says the Urban Taskforce.
Affordable Housing Tax Auction- Greens 30%- Labor 15%- Liberal 5-10%
04 August 2017
The recent debate on affordable housing in the NSW Parliament demonstrated a range of proposals for extra taxes on housing that would ultimately make Sydney housing less affordable, says the Urban Taskforce.
Uncapped Tax on New Housing Supply will make Housing Unaffordable
31 July 2017
A Planning Circular recently issued by the NSW Government outlining changes to the cap on local infrastructure contributions is likely to increase the cost of housing and exacerbate the housing affordability crisis, warns the Urban Taskforce.
Council amalgamation back down needs a fall back solution
27 July 2017
The back down on metropolitan council amalgamations by the NSW Government needs a fall back solution to ensure good governance, says the Urban Taskforce.
Greater Parramatta Plan essential to drive growth
25 July 2017
The NSW Government announcement of the Priority Growth Area for Greater Parramatta is essential to drive growth in this important area of Sydney, says the Urban Taskforce.