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Published on: 05 May 2025

Supporting regional communities by providing around 270 new homes for key workers, and unlocking 127,000 regional homes.

Aerial view of a regional NSW community.

Published on: 01 May 2025

Minns Government delivers $4.4 million to fast-track 105,000 new homes across regional NSW

Over 105,000 homes are set to be fast-tracked following a major investment in regional planning and housing initiatives.

Published on: 30 Apr 2025

Renewable Energy Planning Framework

The Renewable Energy Planning Framework has been developed to help NSW transition to renewable energy. It includes guidelines for wind and solar energ...

Solar farm solar panels - Energy NSW. Credit: DPHI

Published on: 28 Apr 2025

Minns Government boosting Western Sydney’s Industrial future

The Minns Government is supporting jobs and investment for Western Sydney with the approval of a new $139 million warehousing estate that will create ...

Published on: 24 Apr 2025

Delivering water for cooling through planning controls

While BASIX sets out minimum water efficiency standards for new homes, councils can consider complimentary controls to retain water in the landscape a...

Examples of low- and mid-rise housing, Fairwater Boulevard, Blacktown, Blacktown NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure / James Grabowski

Published on: 24 Apr 2025

Delivering cool urban structure through planning controls

Urban structure is commonly considered in the master planning and strategic planning phases of new precincts and also orientation, spacing and ventila...

Pedestrian path in Grand Prix Park with housing in the background at Oran Park NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure / Adam Hollingworth

Published on: 24 Apr 2025

Using planning strategies and controls for cooling

Both strategic plans and planning controls have a role to play in creating cooler places and can be used to set strategic directions for heat mitigati...

Example of medium density housing on Lardelli Drive, Ryde NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure / Christopher Walters

Published on: 24 Apr 2025

Delivering cool materials through planning controls

Although new technologies are rapidly emerging in this area, simple and cost-effective solutions are already available for cool roofing, walls and pav...

Aerial view of mixed density housing roofs and greenery at Waterloo. Credit: Bill Code/DPHI

Published on: 24 Apr 2025

Take action with urban structure

Planners, councils, developers and government agencies can use urban structure to create cooler and more liveable spaces.

A family walking alongside Parramatta River with overhead bridge in background. Credit: Don Fuchs

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