COMMENT: A combination of transit-oriented centres, inclusionary zoning and a special rate on land instead of stamp duty could make housing more affordable by cutting congestion, development and travel
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How Australia can spread the benefits of our bulging infrastructure pipeline
ANALYSIS: With one of the world’s largest infrastructure pipelines, Australian governments could leverage their procurement spending power to benefit the communities where the work is done, Martin Loosemore
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If you’re serious about affordable Sydney housing, Premier, here’s a must-do list
COMMENT: The new NSW premier is right to identify housing affordability as a priority for the people and economy of Sydney. It’s not just housing supply that’s the problem – action is needed
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How we can make super-fast hyperloop travel a reality
With 35 new inter-city routes shortlisted for testing around the globe, it’s time to start taking hyperloop seriously, Hugh Hunt writes.
Across Europe and parts of Asia, travellers can enjoy some
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MYEFO was just another example of politicians playing favourites on infrastructure
COMMENT: Once again the federal government has given more infrastructure funding to Queensland, ignoring less politically important states like Victoria, Marion Terrill and Owain Emslie write.
The latest
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Turnbull’s report card on urban transport projects reveals narrow economic focus
COMMENT: One year on, the Turnbull government is touting the economic benefits of an infrastructure agenda that neglects the other important functions of transport projects, Brian Feeney writes.
Growing
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Why transport projects aren’t as good for your health as they could be
Transport infrastructure projects are conceived, planned and assessed in a way that makes it difficult to properly consider their major public health impacts, Patrick Harris, Emily Riley and Jennifer Kent
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Daily commutes are draining our water reserves
COMMENT: Melbourne’s transport uses 311 billion litres of water each year – equivalent to flooding the city’s centre 8 metres deep. That’s just one of the findings of authors André Stephan
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Spectacular cost blowouts show need to keep governments honest on transport
New Community Stations Project set to improve the wellbeing of commuters
Naomi Frauenfelder –
I’m not sure whether any of you have had this feeling before, you’re standing in a crowd of people and you still feel completely alone? Perhaps you were standing
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