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INDUSTRY NEWS 8 MARCH 2018
UDIA Committees announced Following a comprehensive review of our committee system, the UDIA Standing Advisory Committee members for 2018-19 have been announced. We received a huge 211 nominations across the seven committees. These…
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INDUSTRY NEWS 22-02-2018
UDIA represented on MetroNet UDIA has been offered a position on the MetroNet private sector reference group and we will nominate a representative this week. MetroNet is a key project for the connectivity…
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INDUSTRY NEWS 15-02-2018
Land sales on the up UDIA released the final Urban Development Index for the December 2017 quarter to members this week. The good news is that sales are on the increase with a…
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METRONET – Opportunity Awaits…
Perth and transit-oriented development (TOD) have somewhat of a chequered history. Whilst projects such as Subi Centro, Cockburn Central and The Village at Wellard could rightfully lay claim to TOD status, for every…
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INDUSTRY NEWS 08-02-2018
Land sales increase Preliminary data from UDIA’s Urban Development Index for the December quarter 2017 shows that new land sales have increased by 4% in Perth and Peel. Prices have also risen a…
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INDUSTRY NEWS 1-02-2018
At the UDIA National Council meeting on Tuesday, significant discussion was based on the potential impact of the Federal Government’s proposed changes to GST under their ‘Tax Integrity Package’.
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LEARNING FROM THE PAST WILL ASSIST PLANNING REFORM AGENDA
When performing well, land use planning can be highly effective in balancing our often competing social, environmental and economic needs. Its founding principles remain true today as they did over a century ago,…
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INDUSTRY NEWS 25-01-2018
Kwinana Port takes a step closer Planning for the Outer Harbour freight network has entered a new phase with the appointment of Tim Collins as Project Director for the Westport Office. He will…
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INDUSTRY NEWS 18 JANUARY 2018
UDIA launches new website UDIA has launched a brand new website! The new look site provides a ‘one stop shop’ for members and the broader community to find all the latest news and…
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EPA DECISION OPENS MANDOGALUP LAND TO POTENTIAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
A recent assessment decision from the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) regarding land in Mandogalup provides an excellent example of the importance of ensuring government decision making is based on sound evidence, long-term planning…
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DAPS PROVIDE CERTAINTY AND FAIRNESS IN APPROVALS PROCESS
In recent months there has been a revival of the debate over the role and fairness of Development Assessment Panels (DAPs) in relation to the development approvals process. Therefore, I thought it timely…
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OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS TO REDEFINE SUBIACO POST-FOOTBALL
Placemaking is a term that is often used when new development or urban regeneration in existing areas is being undertaken. Defined as “a multi-faceted approach to the planning, design and management of public…
