Planning
Musk is creating his own Texas town. He has even found a mayor
The SpaceX owner is trying to do something that few, if any, titans of industry have done in a century.
- by J. David Goodman
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Billionaire developer charged over asbestos-in-mulch crisis
Developer Arnold Vitocco is among those facing charges brought by the NSW Environment Protection Authority in relation to the asbestos-in-mulch crisis that saw parks, schools and hospitals closed across Sydney this year.
- by Ben Cubby
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Development
Justin Hemmes wants to turn this CBD block into a 24/7 venue. One problem: Jerry
Merivale has lodged initial plans for a huge entertainment precinct in the CBD, but some residents are fighting the plan, fearing they’ll be kicked out.
- by Anthony Segaert
Taronga Zoo wants to revive its cable car. Locals say it will ‘scar’ harbour views
The Mosman zoo wants to build a new “Sky Safari” to replace the original cable car, which was retired last year.
- by Megan Gorrey
‘You can’t always get what you want’: Court knocks back controversial Elizabeth Bay apartment block
A NSW court refused consent for the luxury development over housing supply concerns, in a decision quoting the Rolling Stones’ 1969 hit and Coldplay’s Fix You.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
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Property development
Up to 100 housing developments to be sent on approval fast-track
A new housing authority bypassing local councils will start taking applications from developers within weeks and could shave a year off assessment times.
- by Megan Gorrey
The rich-list backer of Arden mega-tower who donated to Nick Reece’s election campaign
Lord Mayor Nick Reece pledged not to accept developer funding, but took a donation from the patriarch of the Myer dynasty who is among those behind a planned 57-storey apartment tower.
- by Cara Waters
North Melbourne could soon be home to a 57-storey apartment building
Arden could be home to a towering apartment block containing 609 apartments, if the proposal is approved by the state government.
- by Cara Waters
Smaller than a basketball court: Lots shrink as developers urbanise Perth’s fringe
The dream of a spacious home with a white picket fence on a block with room for a pool has become a micro-lot congestion nightmare, says a prominent insider.
- by Sarah Brookes
St Kilda pub with deadly past to reopen after being shut for decades
The historic beachside pub was boarded up for 20 years after the one-punch death of a cricket legend. Now the century-old hotel will return to life.
- by Rachael Dexter
Planning tick for bigger complex of ‘affordable’ units in affluent Perth suburb
An apartment building in Nedlands has been successful in its bid to boost unit numbers by more than a third.
- by Claire Ottaviano
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