We can sort out our housing problem,but we’re choosing not to. Here’s what needs to change.
Developers could face new variable infrastructure charges that depend on the location of major housing projects to encourage urban infill and help pay for new schools,hospitals,roads and public transport.
It might only be a piece of paper right now,but Friday’s decision will trigger a major transformation of green space,transport,walking trails,accommodation and sports facilities at Woolloongabba.
She survived cancer,reads 200 books a year and lives in a tiny terrace. But can the “pretty stubborn” Planning Department boss Kiersten Fishburn work miracles?
Between Suncorp Stadium and Roma Street is a tightly held site regarded as the missing link in Brisbane’s burgeoning sport and entertainment precinct.
The dizzying housing supply challenge confronting NSW has developers calling on the state government to follow the lead of Victoria.
Property industry groups,who played a key role in the changes,welcomed Victoria’s planning overhaul and goal of building 800,000 homes over the next decade.
Forty-four ageing public housing towers are to disappear from Melbourne’s skyline and be replaced.
The city’s public housing towers will be torn down and replaced,city office blocks will be transformed into apartments and government land will be sold off as part of the Andrews government’s ambitious plan.
Planning Minister Paul Scully has lifted a cap on the number of homes permitted in the precinct surrounding Hills Showground Metro station,which the previous government set at 5000.
Victoria will introduce a short-stay levy of 7.5 per cent,unlock land for 9000 homes and set up a new agency to handle rental disputes under housing reforms.