Developer-aligned lobby group Urban Taskforce apparently tried, and succeeded in killing reforms to NSW’s planning laws that would’ve made homes more sustainable, energy efficient, and resilient to climate change.
Western Sydney is a giant heat island of concrete apartments with little to no green space. Meanwhile, during winter, our homes turn into iceboxes. Power-guzzling heaters have to run all night just so we can be comfortable in our homes.
These reforms could have fixed that, but NSW Liberals again chose to prioritise developer’s profits over our future and our homes.
State’s architect warned against developer-led dumping of green housing plan
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