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Lumina Apartments, Penrith by DKO Architecture. Credit: The Guthrie Project

Housing

Creating capacity for the delivery of more high quality and diverse housing.

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Planning policy

Collaborating to deliver quality economic, social and environmental outcomes that create resilient communities and great places.

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Plans for your area

Creating connected, resilient and thriving communities.

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Housing targets

The NSW Government has released 5-year housing completion targets for 43 councils across Greater Sydney, Illawarra-Shoalhaven, Central Coast, Lower Hunter and Greater Newcastle, to help address the housing crisis.

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A couple stand in front of a residential housing development under construction at Marsden Park NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure

Good design for housing

Use our interactive map to explore current examples of low- and mid-rise housing that contribute positively to their neighbourhood.

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Screenshot of the Government Architect NSW housing map case study locations. Credit: NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure

Our work

Sydney Park skate park at Alexandria with the Sydney CBD in the background. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment

Government Architect NSW

Family enjoying a picnic by the Edward River, Deniliquin in the state's Riverina Murray Region. Credit: Destination NSW

Open space

Located in the southern end of Darling Harbour, nestled between Darling Quarter and Darling Square, the Chinese Garden of Friendship is a collaborative effort between Sister States of NSW and Guangdong of China.

Placemaking NSW

Jai Ord and Minjari Ohara in Waterloo Estate in Redfern, Sydney CBD NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Salty Dingo

Supporting Aboriginal people in Planning

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07 Jan 2025

Back-to-back Sandy Cinemas at Penrith Beach

The New Year has brought in huge numbers of visitors to Penrith Beach, with over 51,000 people flocking to the shores to enjoy the sun, sand and water so far this summer.

20 Dec 2024

Housing Delivery Authority established

The Housing Delivery Authority (HDA) has been formally established by the Minns Labor Government.

20 Dec 2024

More housing options for people with disability

The Minns Labor Government will significantly expand accessible housing options for people with disability thanks to NSW Housing Pattern Book designs that uphold industry standards for accessibility and adaptability.