Pattern Book Design Competition
The NSW Government is running an international design competition to seek ideas for the NSW Housing Pattern Book to guide the creation of new low- and mid-rise housing in NSW.

Employment zones reform
The NSW Government has created employment zones to support long-term economic recovery through business and job creation and increased productivity.

Urban heat
The NSW Government has several initiatives that are reducing urban heat to create a sustainable, liveable and cool Greater Sydney.

Everyone Plant One
Everyone can plant one tree whether it's in your backyard or on your balcony. Because when everyone plants one, it’s better for everyone.

Urban greening
Initiatives to help address urban heating, grow greener neighbourhoods and improve the overall urban environment.

Building systems circulars
The department issues building systems circulars regarding matters and issues that relate to building codes and regulations.

Concurrence and referral reforms
The nature of these effects may require advice or agreement from another NSW Government agency, or between councils. These requirements are known as concurrences and referrals.

Complying development reforms
Complying development pathways offer faster approvals for straight forward residential, commercial and industrial development.

Employment land strategies
Employment land strategies summarise the economic setting, barriers to growth and opportunities associated with employment land in local government areas.

Housing Delivery Authority
The NSW Government is committed to providing the homes that young people, families and workers need through reforms that are designed to streamline planning approvals for major housing developments.
