Three city centres for Sydney recognises growth but infrastructure needed
20 October 2016
The new vision for Sydney as being three city centres at the Sydney CBD, Parramatta and the Western Sydney airport is a good response to the Sydney’s growing population, but infrastructure must support the three city centres, says the Urban Taskforce.
Macquarie Street activation will need some commerce
14 October 2016
The proposals to rejuvenate Macquarie Street will need come private commerce to generate activity to balance the formal public buildings, says the Urban Taskforce.
Hunter Regional Plan can drive growth
14 October 2016
The Hunter Regional Plan with its increased residential densities and focus on the Newcastle city centre can drive significant growth and development in the region, says the Urban Taskforce.
60 storey Star Casino tower should lead the way for more tall buildings on the Pyrmont Peninsula
11 October 2016
The announcement of the three competing schemes for a 215 metre high six-star hotel and apartment building in Pyrmont opens up the potential for more towers on the peninsula, says Urban Taskforce.
New Bayside Council ideal structure to drive growth
09 September 2016
The announcement by the Minister for Local Government, Paul Toole that Rockdale and Botany Bay councils will be amalgamated into the Bayside Council opens the potential for more growth around Botany Bay, says the Urban Taskforce.