With a new wave of tall building construction, Sydney is forming a distinct and interesting urban aesthetic. Hardly the destructive construction boom that the city experienced during the Green Ban years, these developments appear to be a respectful enhancement of the existing urban realm.
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Without Urban Strategy, is Australia Planning to Fail? /
With the end of the resources boom in sight, perhaps it’s time ‘the lucky country’ took a long, hard look at its urban agenda...
Read MoreSydney's Millers Point: the wider issue /
Quickly becoming an enclave for the rich, it's obvious that the city's lack of supply is perpetuating the affordability crisis.
Read MoreSydney's bi-directional bike paths: the wrong direction /
Sydney has demonstrated increased enthusiasm for bikes over the last few years. As someone born and raised in the city, this is something that I’m super proud of.
Read MoreI am the problem: the gentrification of Redfern, Sydney /
At some point or another, each and everyone one of us likely contribute to this problem. At some point, each of us will also be subject to the negative impacts that result.
Read MoreHow we can design for human desire /
Have you ever noticed a dirt track through a public park or a group of people who meander across a street in seeming defiance of authority?...
Read MoreAustralia’s political Dark Age: the spark for action /
The outcome of Australia’s recent federal election isn’t just disappointing. As an Australian, I think it’s shameful.
Read MoreIs Australia driving backwards? /
As the rest of the world takes steps towards more sustainable forms of transportation, Australia seems to be moving in the wrong direction.
Read MoreSydney’s Barangaroo: Repeating Mistakes of the Past? /
Casino tycoon James Packer, is bidding to build a resort-style casino on the Sydney's most central and beautiful foreshores - Barangaroo.
Read MoreJack Mundey at The Rocks, Sydney /
Following up on the recent Barangaroo article I wrote for the Urban Times, I was told about this beautiful temporary mural of Jack Mundey down at The Rocks.
Read MoreWhat makes Bondi famous? /
I was hanging out with my grandpa down at his favourite beach this morning - Bondi. After years of heading there with friends and family, taking photos, swimming and surfing, I thought it was about time I shared my thoughts on what is also one of my favourite places in Sydney.
Read MoreIs this the end of The Sydney's Annandale music venue? /
The Annandale Hotel in Sydney's inner west is a bit an institution. Not only does it support the local music and drinking scene, but being one of the few remaining live music venues left in Sydney, it has also hosted some of the biggest bands in the world.
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