SEMINARS
Seminar Series 2011
"New Planning for NSW"
The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act of 1979 was the culmination of a comprehensive review, aiming to set a world standard of best practice. That much of it remains relevant is not surprising, but the challenge is to update the legislation in the light of 30 years’ experience of its use by planning authorities, by government and by the community. A wider than usual panel of practitioners will put forward their succinct answers, leaving ample time to discuss their viewpoints and yours.
When: Tuesday, 27th September 2011
Time: 4.00-7.00pm with refreshment break at 5.30
Venue: Sydney Masonic Centre, Castlereagh and Goulburn Streets, Northcott Room, Level 5
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AIUS City Briefing 30
When: Wednesday 27th June 2012
Time: 5.00 - 6.15pm
Venue: Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts, Mitchell Theatre, 280 Pitt Street (between Park and Bathurst)
Topic: Sydney over the next 20 years - a commentary on the discussion paper
Presenter: Norma Shankie-Williams,
Director Metropolitan and Regional Strategies
Department of Planning and Infrastructure
Quoting the desire to take a new approach focussed on real delivery, Planning Minister Brad Hazzard has set sail for a new strategy. In the discussion paper released in early May, the State Government is looking for input into the big questions facing Sydney. Unlike previous plan making, the Metro Strategy is to be calibrated with other 20 year horizon plans to bring a whole of government approach.
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PRESS RELEASE
The Australian Institute of Urban Studies, NSW Division, welcomes the Prime Minister's assumption of Federal responsibility for the planning of Australia's cities...