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Consultation

14 November, 2023

The NIMBY vs. YIMBY Dichotomy Risks Destroying Consultation and Community Input in Development and Planning

Recent attention has been directed at NIMBYs, particularly by YIMBYs, around the housing crisis. As we look for ways to streamline and accelerate housing delivery pathways, we must ensure that citizens do not lose the right to have their say about a new development.

Consultation

2 February, 2023

Protected: WestConnex Sets a Worrying Precedent for Urban Planning and Development Without Public Consultation

In a sector where community consultation is already either rare or tokenistic, to have such a major, city-shaping infrastructure project driven by the state government approached in a way that keeps policy making as far from the public as possible, is worrying.

Consultation

2 February, 2023

Honesty, Transparency & Reliability More Important Than Ever for Property Developers

Office of the Building Commissioner (OBC) is implementing the Construct NSW strategy to reform the building and construction industry. UrbanTalk is striving to be part of this change by providing a platform that complements the Construct NSW initiatives.

Consultation

9 May, 2022

Ready to start consulting in a meaningful way?

Two recent policy documents issued by the NSW Department of Planning, Infrastructure and Environment (NSW DPIE) are looking to reframe the community consultation process.

Consultation

14 December, 2021

Digital engagement, it’s the new normal

The COVID-19 pandemic has inspired great creativity by community engagement practitioners. It has been the research and development phase that our sector needed.

Consultation

1 November, 2021

How the pandemic has changed community engagement

The COVID-19 pandemic has inspired great creativity by community engagement practitioners. It has been the research and development phase that our sector needed

Consultation

15 October, 2021

Demand For Video is Rising – COVID-19 May Accelerate This Trend

Demand and consumption of video has increased considerably, alongside access to internet and uptake of digital devices. In response, products and services are going digital.

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