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Published on: 13 Feb 2026
Rezoning proposal to unlock more homes and renewal for Bellambi estate
The Minns Labor Government is unlocking up to 2,500 new social, affordable, and market homes within the Bellambi estate, as part of a staged renewal o...
Ministerial media release
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Published on: 12 Feb 2026
The Bays
The Bays precinct encompasses Blackwattle Bay, Wentworth Park, Glebe Island, White Bay, Rozelle Bay, Rozelle Railyards and White Bay Power Station.
Aerial view of the Bays precinct, Sydney.
Published on: 10 Feb 2026
Pattern ​designs
The NSW Housing Pattern book contains designs for low- and mid-rise housing developments, including semi-detached homes, terraces, row and manor homes...
Row homes design by 01 SAHA render street view of 2-storey house with 2 houses on either side with less detail. Credit: SAHA
Row homes design by 01 SAHA render street view of 2-storey house with 2 houses on either side with less detail. 
Credit: SAHA
Published on: 10 Feb 2026
Neeson Murcutt Neille, Finding Infinity and Monash Urban Lab
The design encompasses a variety of apartment types suitable for a diverse range of households. Each one benefits from cross-ventilation and generous ...
Artist's impression of a 3-storey apartment building. The building is white with yellow and white striped awnings over covered balconies. There are 9 balconies facing the leafy street. People walk and ride bikes on the quite street below.
Published on: 10 Feb 2026
NSW Housing Pattern Book
The NSW Housing Pattern Book is a guide for developing more sustainable and affordable low- and mid-rise homes to support the state’s growing populati...
Manor Homes 01 by Studio Johnston, 4 dwellings with garden outlook and sloping skillion roof. Credit: Studio Johnston
Manor Homes 01 by Studio Johnston, 4 dwellings with garden outlook and sloping skillion roof. 
Credit: Studio Johnston
Published on: 10 Feb 2026
Patterns in your neighbourhood​
The NSW Housing Pattern Book designs can be adapted to suit many neighbourhoods, increasing housing availability without compromising the local charac...
Illustration of a variety of home design types. Credit: Felix Saw
Illustration of a variety of home design types. 
Credit: Felix Saw
Published on: 10 Feb 2026
Research and case studies
Explore Government Architect NSW research and case studies that demonstrate the value of good design processes and outcomes across NSW.
People gathering at Newcastle Civic Park. Credit: Cory White / Government Architect NSW
Published on: 06 Feb 2026
Employment Lands Development Monitor
Employment lands are generally lower density employment areas supporting job growth and development and generating significant economic benefits for t...
Panorama of Minto Industrial Estate, Sydney. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Salty Dingo
Published on: 05 Feb 2026
Registered Environmental Assessment Practitioner Scheme
Learn about the Registered Environmental Assessment Practitioner (REAP) Scheme and requirements for environmental impact statements.
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