Great quotes from Ben Phillips about the increase in supply in the ACT and the effects on rents. Given Canberra is one of the fastest growing cities in the country is amazing to see that rents have fallen recently.

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This is what we need in the suburbs around every Australian city. Come on Canberra we are small enough and progressive enough to lead the way on this Chris Steel Greater Canberra Andrew Barr MLA Rebecca Vassarotti MLA for Kurrajong Suzanne Orr

12 of the 13 councils have taken the deal on the TOD or bettered the govt’s number of units. Canterbury-Bankstown has asked for three more stations to become TODs.

The last one, Ku-ring-gai, didn’t want to negotiate, so they’re being upzoned to six storeys this month.

very clear statement on urban infill from Rebecca Vassarotti MLA for Kurrajong

Our next members and supporters catch-up is happening 6pm this Thursday at King O’Malleys! All are welcome - come along to chat about housing & urbanism, and get an update on our advocacy work.

It’s weird how opponents of density consistently invoke the horrors of Hong Kong rather than the perils of Paris, London, or NYC. Really makes you think…

Oh the irony

Why can’t we have this in Canberra? OK, I’d optimise it for our climate but you get what I mean. Why don’t we invest in good design and social housing… together.

Lovely to show Senator Pocock through our multi-generational cohousing project which replaced one energy guzzling 50 year old home with 3 super efficient homes.
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🏠 This commitment while abundantly welcome, requires planning reform starting with restrictions to third party ACAT disputes for social & public housing builds, a massive handbrake on reasonable supply proposals. 👩‍👧👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

POV: You said something pro-YIMBY in the vicinity of Australian twitter

The reporter didn't go in-depth on the approvals issue - this is a KEY aspect of the question of why it's taking so long! Chief Minister Barr should have been asked about the four approvals processes and whether anything has been done to try to improve or streamline this.

We are very happy to join CanberraByBike, Conservation Council ACT, SEE-Change & 350 Canberra to support Pedal Power ACT in advocating for proper bike parking at EPIC. Cycling to Canberra's major event locations should be easy and safe for all!

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