Pre-Gateway streamlining good for planning proposals with strategic merit but more refinement is needed
02 September 2015
The support by the NSW Government for a pre-gateway assessment process for rezoning proposals that councils reject is good news, says the Urban Taskforce, but more refinements are needed.
Developers and anti-growth councillors should not vote on plans they can benefit from
25 August 2015
Developers who are councillors should not be allowed to vote on any planning instrument that they could benefit from, says the Urban Taskforce.
Western Sydney Employment Lands growth must continue alongside infrastructure improvements
21 August 2015
The release of data by the NSW Minister for Planning on the supply and take-up of employment land in Western Sydney shows good growth and this must continue while major infrastructure projects are developed, says the Urban Taskforce.
Walker Corporation appointment for Parramatta square demonstrates confidence in Parramatta’s future
14 August 2015
The selection of Walker Corporation to deliver the $1.2 billion development of commercial and residential towers at Parramatta Square demonstrates confidence in Parramatta’s growth, says the Urban Taskforce.
Riverstone East plans supported by rail infrastructure
13 August 2015
The release of plans for Riverstone East Precinct around Cudgegong Road Railway Station demonstrates the importance of appropriate density around railway stations, says the Urban Taskforce.