Research shows apartment growth in in Melbourne is outstripping growth in public transport.
Category: Planning
Research suggests urban green spaces more beneficial than thought
Reserachers have found another good reason to build more parks.
Resource to guide decision makers in turf wars
The NSW government has released draft guidelines on the use of synthetic turf in public open spaces for feedback.
ICAC finds no evidence DPHI bureaucrat engaged in corrupt conduct
The NSW ICAC has closed an investigation into a planning official accused of seeking financial gain from a state government housing policy.
NSW development program faces probity probe
A NSW parliamentary committee is inquiring into the controversial Transport Orientated Development Program.
Victoria creates new overarching infrastructure body
The Victorian government is merging its transport and health infrastructure bodies to create a new overarching authority.
Councils urged to push boundaries with ‘adventurous’ play spaces
Councils are being encouraged to design and deliver more spaces for skate parks, climbing walls, BMX bike tracks and parkour courses.
Report calls for halt to Canberra light rail
A report argues that the ACT is being locked into a rigid, inflexible and expensive public transport system that is unsuited to its topography.
Report wants bigger role for councils to improve bus services
More responsibility for improving NSW bus services should be delegated to local councils, a report says.
Bradfield blueprint slammed for lack of infrastructure planning
A western Sydney council says the master plan for the Bradfield City Centre near the Nancy Bird-Walton airport neglects infrastructure.