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Collie is pleased to have been appointed to prepare a new precinct structure plan (PSP) for an extension to the growth area in Armstrong Creek. The planning scheme amendment will seek to amend the Armstrong Creek Urban Growth Plan by...
In October last year, Maribyrnong City Council released the Good Design Standard (GDS). The GDS is a series of ten questions that are intended as a test on development proposals to improve the quality of housing in Maribyrnong. The questions...
Collie would like to welcome Jack Moloney to the team. Jack recently completed his Masters of Urban Planning at the University of Melbourne. Prior to his Masters, Jack completed a Bachelor of Environments, also at the University of Melbourne. As...
The Victorian State Government has revised the strategic framework for the Fishermans Bend urban renewal precinct. Last week, Minster for Planning Richard Wynne, released an amended Fishermans Bend Strategic Framework Plan that includes a number of key changes to the...
City Limits Panel Discussion The Property Council of Australia facilitated on 16 April a panel discussion on issues around the future growth of Melbourne. The discussion was 'oiled' by a presentation form the Gratten Institute on some key findings from...
The urban heat island (UHI) effect is a phenomenon experienced around the world. It relates to metropolitan areas that are significantly warmer than the surrounding rural areas. The UHI effect is caused by an increase in heat-absorbing, impervious surfaces such...
Last week the Victorian government announced changes to wind farm planning laws. The changes reduce the exclusion zone between houses and proposed wind turbine developments from two kilometres to one kilometre. The changes also make the Minister for Planning, rather...
The 'tiny house' movement is gaining momentum in Australia as house prices continue to rise and people look towards alternative and simplistic housing options. A new documentary film titled, 'Small is Beautiful' follows four people who are at various stages...
As cities in Australia continue to grow, so too does the distance between work and home for many Australians. According to a new book titled City Limits: Why Australia’s cities are broken and how we can fix them by Grattan...
UNANSWERED QUESTIONS As the new State Government settles in it will be interesting to see whether any significant changes are made to the planning system and what infrastructure projects will commence or be announced. While it is still early days,...