Development
Thousands flock to Sydney’s version of New York High Line
The opening on Sunday of the GreenWay in the inner west quickly led those trying it out to compare it to the Big Apple’s popular walkway.
- Matt O'Sullivan
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City’s growing west needs investment to cope with the heat
Swimming spots are fun, but little is being done to address the everyday impacts of living through western Sydney’s unbearably hot summers.
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‘Wake-up call’: 30 developers face court in Building Commission crackdown
Building Commission NSW has begun prosecuting developers over defective Sydney apartment buildings, after previously only cancelling licences.
- Max Maddison
‘Dramatic density’: Plan for apartment towers is dividing this Brisbane suburb
Some are convinced it’s the solution for a wilting high street; others are certain infrastructure will be completely overwhelmed.
- William Davis
‘It’s been 25 years in the making’: The inner west’s $57 million path is finally opening
A determined band of community campaigners championed the project to turn a disused rail corridor into a bike and pedestrian path. It’s nearly ready to ride.
- Megan Gorrey
New restaurants and bars planned for waterfront development
The plans feature a cafe and fish and chip shop, a 300-seat restaurant with private dining rooms, a rooftop bar, function spaces and a sports bar lounge.
- William Davis
This Sydney suburb is in line for 9000 new homes. Two councils are fighting back
The proposed housing precinct surrounds a metro station, but is under the jurisdiction of two councils. One wants it scrapped, the other supports it – but with asterisks attached.
- Cindy Yin
This Sydney council wanted to rebuild a surf club. Its own planners had other ideas
A council plan to splash millions rebuilding one of Sydney’s most well-known surf clubs is in trouble after an internal assessment called for the project to be stopped.
- David Barwell
LNP to put heritage-listed hospital building up for sale
The sale of the building in Brisbane’s city centre, most recently used as a television set, was first tried the last time the LNP was in power.
- Cameron Atfield
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More than 2000 apartments are planned for this Sydney site. Some landowners had no idea
The NSW government said the Housing Delivery Authority would speed up delivery of homes, but its processes have come into question.
- Max Maddison and Alexandra Smith
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