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Only Federal Funding Will Deliver Sydney's Second Airport

New South Wales' new planning minister has called on Australia's federal government to decide and fund much needed infrastructure.

December 11, 2013 - Sydney Morning Herald

Opponents Question Plan to Replace Sydney CBD Parking With Cycle Lanes

Debates rages on in response to the City Centre Access Strategy as it's revealed that the CBD could loose around 20% of its parking places and loading zones on two key streets to make way for the expanded cycle path scheme.

October 9, 2013 - Sydney Morning Herald

Can BRT Ease the Pain of Commuting from Sydney's Northern Suburbs?

Sydney's public transport system has long been criticised for its scant network, aging infrastructure and long journey times. Nicole Hasham reviews whether a new route through the city's northern beach-side suburbs will address these issues.

September 15, 2013 - Sydney Morning Herald

Expanding Bike Lanes a Focus of Sydney "Access Strategy"

New South Wales Government have published the "City Centre Access Strategy", their vision for transport planning in Sydney for the next two decades. Jacob Saulwick reviews the mixed responses to the long awaited plan.

September 12, 2013 - Sydney Morning Herald

Sydney's Most Valuable Site Set for Preservation Battle

With an election looming, the fate of one of Sydney's landmarks rests with voters as current Prime MInister Kevin Rudd suggests selling Garden Island should he be re-elected. Stephen Nicholls and Antony Lawes consider the site's future.

September 1, 2013 - Sydney Morning Herald

Will Sydney's Commercial to Residential Conversions Create Long Term Problems?

With major new developments underway, corporate cutbacks and 'hot-desking' are driving Sydney's commercial landlords to convert surplus office space to residential apartments. Carolyn Cummins and Stephen Nicholls consider the long term implications.

August 27, 2013 - Sydney Morning Herald

Exploitation or Affordable Option? Melbourne Debates Micro Apartments

The increasing scarcity of affordable accommodation in large cities has seen the rise of the 'micro apartment'. Taking its lead from studios but on a much smaller scale, this article questions the appeal of living in a space of less than 15m2.

August 23, 2013 - Sydney Morning Herald

Making Suburbia Sustainable

Peter Cock argues that Australia's suburbs can and should be transformed into more self-sufficient communities.

April 27, 2010 - Sydney Morning Herald

Obesity and Sprawl Correlation Found in Australia

A new study from the University of New South Wales has outlined a connection that suggests living farther away from central cities results in higher rates of obesity.

December 21, 2008 - Sydney Morning Herald

Sydney Facing Significant Risk From Climate Change

A new study warns that climate change will bring significant changes to weather patterns and coastlines, with serious planning implications for Sydney, Australia.

November 1, 2008 - Sydney Morning Herald

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