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.
Metropolitan Strategy Discussion Paper Supports 70% Infill Housing
3 May 2012
The discussion paper on Sydney’s Metropolitan Strategy reinforces a 70% split of infill housing with 30% in Greenfield site says the Urban taskforce.
Sydney infill sites need special attention
30 January 2012
The Urban Taskforce congratulates the NSW government for setting up a special committee to encourage development in greenfield areas. A lot of effort has been wasted in zoning land in the past. This has been in the ownership of hundreds of different owners who do not see the value of developing their land, so no change has occurred. The government has now taken a much more sensible approach and asked the larger land owners to submit proposals to the government so that real development can occur.
John Brogden the ideal person to drive urban renewal in Sydney
30 January 2012
The Urban Taskforce has welcomed the appointment of John Brogden as the new Chair of Landcom.