Tag Archives: Urban Sprawl

Red + Black interview with Richard Wynne, Victoria’s Minister for Planning – Part 1

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Michael Smith

It is almost 1 year since the Andrews Labor Government swept to power in Victoria. As noted at the time, the 2014 election was dominated by built environment issues. The then Planning Minister, Matthew Guy, had recently rezoned Fishermans Bend … Continue reading →

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Red and Black for 2013

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Michael Smith

So with summer almost gone, and the Canberra trip fading fast, it is time for a catch up post on the news and events in Melbourne and architecture since the start of the year. Urban Sprawl infrastructure report released One … Continue reading →

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Volume house builders and the great Australian nightmare

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Michael Smith

The family home is often the greatest investment we will make in our lifetime. Not just in financial terms, but also in terms of emotional investment and time investment. For decades Australians have had a love affair with the detached … Continue reading →

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The Red and Black Architect chats with Planning Minister Matthew Guy (and several other Victorians)

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Michael Smith

Recently the Victorian Planning Minister, Matthew Guy took some time out to face a chat room hosted by the leader newspapers. This was a brave move given the controversial nature of planning and the fact that anyone could ask probing … Continue reading →

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The Urban Sprawl Debate Part 2

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Michael Smith

In part one of this debate, I looked at the drivers, arguments, problems, and some solutions for combating urban sprawl. In the second half I will turn my attention to what the Victorian Government has recently announced on this matter. … Continue reading →

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