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In Sydney’s Inner West, the housing plan needs to deliver to both the community and commercial interests

Housing debates are intensifying nationwide, especially in Sydney’s Inner West. At our local government event in September, ...
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We ‘revitalise’ Parramatta Road at our peril

Yet earlier this month, the long-awaited rezoning of Parramatta Road was announced – 8000 new dwellings in a three kilometre ...
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On why we should sometimes let nature take its course and stop it at other times

One of the highlights from the local government summit earlier this month was from Michael Spencer of Monash University.
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Planes, trains and autocrats

Reactions to the violent authoritarian outbreaks in America, Russia and the Middle East are changing rapidly. Reason is ...
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Global property linked finance launch; Vinnies’ social and affordable housing; Ingham Property aims for largest rooftop solar farm

Global Property Linked Finance initiative launched, Vinnies breaks ground on social and affordable homes, Ingham property ...
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Michael Spencer on the urgent and tough dilemma of climate adaptation for local governments

Spencer pointed to the NSW Reconstruction Authority recently starting the process for local adaptation plans and compared it ...
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When it comes to regional communities and the net zero transition there’s a need for relentless consultation

How do you get regional communities who like the idea of solar and batteries and want to jump into the various programs on ...
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Unlocking solar and energy upgrades in social housing

While rooftop solar is increasingly common and cost-effective in standalone homes, apartment blocks – especially in the social housing sector – face unique barriers ...