16 Jun 2010

Population growth challenges capital cities

MELBOURNE is the nation's best capital city in planning for population growth, while Sydney ranks ahead of only Darwin and Hobart, neither of which has a full city plan.

A KPMG report, to be released today, urges the federal government to take on an expanded role in urban policy, as cities are considered the engine rooms of future productivity. It also recommends a cabinet minister be made directly responsible for urban affairs.

The criteria included land-release policies, urban design, integration of nationally significant infrastructure, the clarity of future planning measures and policies to encourage investment.
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