HIGH rise apartment blocks along leafy transport corridors will be given a green light if new planning laws pass State Parliament, critics say. Amendments to the planning scheme to be considered by Parliament today will encourage developers to build bigger and higher density buildings next to bus, tram and train lines. The strategy to create […]

DENSITY is not always a dirty word, according to international urban development guru Jeb Brugmann, who says Australia needs take a more creative approach to building cities that cater for a rapidly growing population. Mr Brugmann, who will today address the Australian Davos Connection’s Cities Summit in Melbourne along with Kevin Rudd, said Australia must […]

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Scouring the internet I was looking for some information on Streetscape for a project, I found this interesting website by the Australian Government about how to design and building more comfortable home that has less impact on the environment – economical to run, healthier to live and adaptable to your needs. www.yourhome.gov.au

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/mp/7444944/bid-to-end-low-density-housing/

The Development Assessment Forum (DAF) was formed in 1998 to recommend ways to streamline development assessment and cut red tape – without sacrificing the quality of the decision making.  More information is at http://www.daf.gov.au/