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David Carey Town Planning and Development visits Soviet housing estate in Tbilisi, Georgia
The Nutsubidze Skybridge is part of an experimental Soviet-era housing complex in Saburtalo district of Tbilisi, Georgia. It consists of...
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Ports and their impact on land use
Ports are critical nodes in the global economy, serving as hubs for trade, transportation, and industrial activity. They facilitate the...
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Feb 215 min read
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Airports and their impact on the city
Airports have become defining features of modern cities, serving as gateways to the world and catalysts for economic, social, and urban...
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Feb 15 min read
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Towards better management of storm water - some photos
This article discusses how the management of storm water in urban areas has evolved over time and possible approaches for the future in...
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Jan 83 min read
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The street as a place versus a thoroughfare
The primary purpose of the street is a thoroughfare for transport within a city. It is necessary for a public space, accessible to all,...
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Dec 31, 20243 min read
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Roads and motorways
This article discusses roads and motorways and their influence on geography and human development. For most of human history, walking by...
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Dec 18, 20244 min read
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Railways
This article discusses how the railway has influenced geography and human development. The railway is a form of transport using wheeled...
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Apr 15, 20242 min read
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Rivers
This article discusses how rivers have influenced human development and civilisation. Shifts from hunter-gatherer society (the vast...
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Apr 7, 20243 min read
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Rome and Campbelltown - a comparison of two eternal cities
The image above shows a fountain in Campbelltown. It was installed as a bequest from a controversial former local solicitor, who...
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Mar 17, 20244 min read
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The metabolism of our cities
This article discusses the main factors behind the growth of our cities and how energy has driven the growth of and layout of our built...
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Feb 19, 20245 min read
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Decline of local government town planning powers - a timeline
The last post in this blog discussed state government led changes to introduce more medium density housing across the state. While...
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Feb 9, 20247 min read
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Further details released of changes to allow more low and mid-rise housing
The NSW Government has released further details of a policy intended to create low and mid-rise housing. The link can be found here. The...
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Jan 12, 20244 min read
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NSW Government announces intention to introduce new medium density housing SEPP
The NSW Government has announced an intention to a facilitate greater diversity of homes like residential flat buildings of 3-6 storeys,...
David
Dec 8, 20233 min read
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Sustainable Buildings SEPP
A new policy called State Environmental Planning Policy (Sustainable Buildings) 2022 came into effect on 1 October 2023. This policy,...
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Nov 7, 20233 min read
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Banning gas connections to new developments as part of the planning system - a discussion
The idea of banning gas connections as part of new development has gained traction recently, with the City of Sydney Council voting to...
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Oct 12, 20236 min read
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NSW Government to abolish Greater Cities Commission
The NSW Government announced it's intention to abolish the Greater Cities Commission earlier this year. It is understood that staff will...
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Aug 15, 20234 min read
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Brief discussion of the location of our cities
Most of our cities are located where they are for a reason. This article provides a brief discussion. Sydney Located at an outstanding...
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Jun 19, 20232 min read
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Increasing vehicle size and impacts on urban design
Almost every time I walk along the footpath of a local road, I can't help but notice the ever increasing size of vehicles on the road and...
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May 22, 20233 min read
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Our infrastructure and planning priorities are energy blind
Some of my previous posts have looked at the relationship between modern cities and energy supply, especially the relationship between...
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Apr 14, 20238 min read
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What is a Local Environmental Plan (LEP)?
Local Environmental Plans are a type of delegated legislation that exists in New South Wales under the Environmental Planning and...
David
Feb 22, 20232 min read
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