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FEDERAL FUNDING FINALLY RECOGNISES THE NEEDS OF A GROWING WA
The challenging economic conditions that WA has been facing will be further eased by the significant federal infrastructure funding announced today according to the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA). “For too long, WA has missed out on its share of the billions of dollars in infrastructure investment that have been spent in other…
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UDIA REFUTES URBAN INFILL COST CLAIMS
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) has strongly countered claims by the City of Fremantle that a 100 per cent urban infill target would save the government $30 billion in infrastructure costs, saying those figures are unsubstantiated and such a target would be impossible to achieve without resulting in extremely poor housing choice…
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UDIA SUPPORTS GOVERNMENT’S MOVE TO SUSPEND STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT OF PERTH AND PEEL
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) supports the state government’s decision to suspend work on producing a ‘Green Growth Plan’ for Perth and Peel as it could have significant implications for housing affordability and future development in the region. The Strategic Assessment of Perth and Peel (SAPPR) was commenced by the previous government…
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MORE EVIDENCE OF PERTH’S PROPERTY MARKET RECOVERY REVEALED
The 10th annual Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) National State of the Land Report was released at UDIA’s National Congress in Melbourne this morning, reinforcing the Perth property market’s move into recovery mode following several years of downturn. The report covers both greenfield land and multi-unit development in Perth, with both sectors following a…
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MICRO LOTS A BOLD STEP FORWARD FOR HOUSING OPTIONS IN WA
A draft state government position statement released for comment today to govern the delivery of micro lots in Western Australia should lead to greater affordability and more diversity of housing choices for buyers according to the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA). “The development industry has been leading the way in delivering more affordable…
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INDUSTRY WELCOMES NEW WAPC CHAIR
INDUSTRY WELCOMES NEW WAPC CHAIR The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) has welcomed today’s announcement of David Caddy as the new Chair of the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC). “David Caddy is well regarded as a statesman of the property industry due to his professional expertise and extensive knowledge in urban and regional…
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WA SETS SAIL FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
WA SETS SAIL FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH WA can set it’s sails for economic growth according to Professor Ian Harper’s presentation at the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) State Conference today. Professor Harper, renowned Economist at Deloitte Access Economics, said that WA has turned a corner after several years of economic downturn and more positive…
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METRONET PARTICIPATION WELCOMED
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) is very pleased to accept the invitation from the state government to appoint a representative to the METRONET private sector reference group. “MetroNet is a key project for the connectivity of Perth and will have a huge impact on the growth of our city including future housing,…
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PLANNING REFORM OUTLOOK LOOKS POSITIVE
Leaders of the state government’s planning reform team presented at the Urban Development Institute of Australia’s (UDIA WA) industry luncheon at Crown Perth today, outlining initial ideas for reform and a timeline for consultation. Member for Perth and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Planning; Lands and Heritage the Hon. John Carey MLA opened with…