Sleek modern terraces and walk-up flats with natural light, rooftop areas, and drought-resistant gardens are part of NSW Planning Minister Paul Scully’s vision for higher-density development in inner and middle Sydney that NIMBY-inclined residents can live with.
The Minns government is working with councils on more ambitious goals to meet the state’s share of new housing targets under the National Housing Accord. It is also planning changes to revive Sydney’s “missing middle” of terraces, semis and walk-up flats located close to jobs and transport.
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Samantha Hutchinson is the AFR's National Reporter. Most recently, she was CBD columnist for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. Before that, she covered Victorian and NSW politics and business for The Australian, the AFR and BRW Magazine. Connect with Samantha on Twitter. Email Samantha at samantha.hutchinson@afr.com.au
