Planning support needed for Affordable Apartments
22 August 2017
The planning system in New South Wales must support apartments that are affordable, says the Urban Taskforce in a new research publication.
State design policy must balance quality with affordability
21 August 2017
The announcement by the NSW Government of a new integrated design policy must balance well-meaning aspirations towards high quality with the impact on affordability, says the Urban Taskforce.
Sydney Skyscraper Summit brings world experts together
17 August 2017
The Sydney Skyscraper Summit, with 12 speakers presenting the latest thinking on skyscrapers, will be held on Friday afternoon, 18 August, hosted by the Urban Taskforce.
Ivanhoe Estate renewal demonstrates the way forward for Private Public Partnerships
14 August 2017
The announcement by the NSW Government that the redevelopment of the Ivanhoe Estate will be undertaken by the private sector demonstrates the way forward for the renewal of social housing estates, says the Urban Taskforce.
Independent panels will streamline council planning
08 August 2017
The announcement by the NSW Government that independent planning panels will determine all development applications with a value of between more than $5 million but less than $30 million in value in Sydney and Wollongong will streamline planning in metropolitan Sydney says the Urban Taskforce.