Affordable housing policies must work with industry
29 May 2017
The NSW Labor Party’s approach to affordable housing must work with the development industry rather than add a new tax, says the Urban Taskforce.
Greenfield housing code should extend to urban infill
26 May 2017
The announcement by NSW Planning Minister, Anthony Roberts, of a new Greenfield Housing Code to speed up approvals is a good initiative that needs to be extended to mid-rise urban infill projects, says the Urban Taskforce.
Sydney housing completion record driven by apartments
25 May 2017
The record housing completions of 37,608 for metropolitan Sydney is mainly driven by the big swing to apartment living, says the Urban Taskforce.
Sydney Olympic Park Master Plan needs flexibility
15 May 2017
The Sydney Olympic Park draft Master Plan will need more flexibility to respond to the proposed Metro West rail station says, the Urban Taskforce.
Federal budget a good balance for housing supply and affordability
10 May 2017
The Federal Government has achieved a good balance between encouraging more housing supply as well as policies that make housing more affordable, says the urban Taskforce.