‘Killing off the benefits’: Three key parts of Sydney cut out of housing fast-track
Three key parts of Sydney will be removed from a fast-track housing scheme, raising concerns about the impact on job centers and affordable housing. The CBD areas of Sydney, North Sydney, and Parramatta will no longer be included in the Housing Delivery Authority's pathway. Critics argue that the changes could undermine the benefits of the scheme, which was designed to expedite residential development.
- ▪The Housing Delivery Authority was established to help developers fast-track applications through the planning system.
- ▪Commercial zones in Sydney, North Sydney, and Parramatta will be excluded from the fast-track pathway.
- ▪Developers will face stricter affordable housing requirements under the new recommendations.
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