Victoria's New Planning System Fails

A study finds that a new experimental planning system in Victoria, Australia is a dismal failure.

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September 16, 2003, 4:00 AM PDT

"...The Kennett government introduced new planning schemes, known as the Victorian Planning Provisions, to reduce the size of planning schemes, and the complexity and cost of planning... However, the new system has a far worse performance on these indicators than the system it replaced."

Thanks to Laura Kranz

FULL STORY: Planning system 'fails' its architects

Saturday, September 13, 2003 in The Age, Australia

Government / Politics United States

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