In his superb 2018 book River Dreams, Ian Tyrrell writes that the recent history of the Cooks River has been … More
Category: Planning system
Is it time for the Inner West to stop the destruction of existing housing?
While Sydney’s focus in recent times has been on increasing housing supply, there is another issue to consider – the … More
The fight for the “right to light”: the amazing story of how Sydney’s parks were kept out of the shadows
On a crisp and fine mid-winter’s day, it is always a pleasant experience to escape the cold and dark streets … More
Could this new park over a rail corridor spark a revolution in Sydney planning?
It’s a wet and cold winter’s Sydney day, but a group of children are happy to clamber through the elevated … More
New startups on scene to super-power community engagement
While most community engagement practitioners would say they love their job, many would also be happy to tell you there … More
Does rugby league help us plan Sydney?
THE sight of more than 16,000 fans crammed into a soggy and bedraggled Leichhardt Oval in early April confirmed that Sydney … More
Can today’s planners write plain English?
Although it may be hard to believe now, there was a time when town planning in Australia had celebrity status. … More
High-rise has always had its NIMBYs
According to the Oxford Dictionary, the phrase ‘NIMBY’ – meaning a ‘Not in My Backyard’ resident activist – first appeared … More
Rezoning reviews – is the system working?
In October 2012, the NSW Government announced a bold new process to allow developers and landowners to challenge council rezoning … More