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Housing land release plan a challenge but not 'impossible': Berry

Labor frustration at Greens' politicking on housing grows.

The Canberra Times

Consider tax breaks to encourage missing middle homes, planners say

A new planning statement has been welcomed but more needs to be done.

The Canberra Times

Property Council sounds warning over developer licence 'roadblock'

Lobby group says it could stop more affordable homes.

The Canberra Times

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In memoriam: celebrating the lives and work of those we lost in 2023

We honour and remember some of the influential creatives lost during 2023, through the Wallpaper* tributes that ran throughout the year

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Liberals say 'unambitious' zoning changes don't go far enough

The Liberals say people should be able to build larger homes.

The Canberra Times

ACT Labor's shift on suburban zoning rules welcome: MBA

The Master Builders ACT also welcomed a policy shift on third-party appeals.

The Canberra Times

ACT has a 'long way to go' despite new infrastructure plan: MBA

'It is critical that the federal and ACT governments work together.'

The Canberra Times

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Letter: Sir Michael Hopkins obituary

Malcolm Baker writes: Michael Hopkins and his wife and colleague Patty played a crucial role in clarifying the confused interior spaces of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

The Guardian - UK

Sir Michael Hopkins obituary

One of Britain’s leading architects admired for the Mound stand at Lord’s, Westminster tube station and the 2012 Olympic velodrome

The Guardian - UK

Sir Michael Hopkins, Portcullis House and Mound Stand architect, dies aged 88

Hopkins was part of vanguard of ‘hi-tech’ architects who dominated building design in UK and beyond

The Guardian - UK

Give industry six months to get used to new ACT planning system: builders

The Master Builders have called for a six-month transition.

The Canberra Times

End zone own goal, planners and builders urge ACT govt

Housing advocates Greater Canberra, the YWCA, urban planning consultancy Purdon and the Master Builders ACT are among a coalition calling for "missing middle" housing.

The Canberra Times

Is this the ACT government's most contentious bill?

The planning committee is expected to hand down a report into the bill this week.

The Canberra Times

Playing with fire: The ACT needs more homes, but at what cost?

As the capital grapples with an unfolding housing crisis, the ACT government is considering further expansion into the western edge of the territory that burned almost 20 years ago.

The Canberra Times

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Not enough time to respond to 'immense' draft territory plan

More details about the future of Canberra's planning system were revealed on Tuesday.

ABC News

Proposed changes to Territory Plan, updated strategies for Canberra's town centres open for community consultation

In announcing the new Territory Plan and District Planning Strategies, the ACT government said the changes sought to balance community expectations about maintaining the character of some areas while meeting the demand for densification in town and group centres.

The Canberra Times

'All pork': Chris Steel slams funding for roads

A transport funding row which erupted last week has continued, as the ACT government defends the plans.

The Canberra Times

'Held to account': Building industry wants licensing for ACT tradies

The union boss says many Canberrans are surprised to find carpenters, bricklayer, tilers and other trades don't require a licence in the ACT.

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The scramble for answers to Canberra's skill shortage

What three industry leaders have to say about Canberra's labour shortages.

The Canberra Times

'Chaotic' ACT builds take longer and cost nearly twice as much

"It's just pretty hectic at the moment to be honest. It's chaotic."

ABC News

ACT government's stamp duty reprieve extended for buyers purchasing off-the-plan properties up to $600,000

In an effort to address housing supply issues, the ACT government extends stamp duty concession for buyers purchasing an off-the-plan home of up to $600,000.

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