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Federal upzoning incentives should reward the ACT
Every member of the Legislative Assembly's Environment and Planning Committee has endorsed the Missing Middle Housing Reforms.
Our submission to the Inquiry into the Planning (Missing Middle Housing) Amendment Bill 2026
The 2025-26 Budget makes important housing commitments, but more reforms and funding are needed.
Yesterday, an Assembly inquiry recommended against legislation to fast-track public housing
Greater Canberra strongly supports the Government’s legislation to fast-track planning approvals for public housing and public health facilities by removing the possibility of third-party ACAT appeals.
The Canberra Liberals housing plan claims to deliver 125,000 homes by 2050. But 100,000 of these homes are projected to come from redeveloping Kowen into Canberra’s newest district.
We're pleased to see ACT Labor reaffirm its commitment to medium-density housing reforms - but we'll be carefully scrutinising the details.
The protest against a Gungahlin development that is only a 10 minute walk away from light rail is deeply misguided.
Our submission on the North Curtin Residential Area
With this statement of planning intent, the government has set the right course for the city. Now they need to follow through and execute on its vision.
Our submission on the draft plan amendment to enable more homes in The Causeway, Kingston
The Government must be ambitious in maximising the housing potential of the North Curtin site.
With tri-partisan consensus on the need for Missing Middle zoning reform, it's time to get on with the job.
Why creating a denser and better connected Canberra is key to climate mitigation and adaptation
Welcome to the February edition of our monthly newsletter.
Greater Canberra submission on the National Capital Authority's draft amendment to the National Capital Plan.
Canberra housing experts and advocates have called for stronger action to allow more missing middle housing in Canberra suburbs.
NSW reforms a win for Canberrans, an embarrassment for the ACT Government
Support our advocacy by taking on one of our 2024 volunteer roles
We're calling on the Federal Government to provide the ACT with better representation on the NCA Board.
The Interim Territory Plan has missed the opportunity to deliver more homes where Canberrans want to live.
Greater Canberra, YIMBY Melbourne and Sydney YIMBY have formed a new national alliance, the Abundant Housing Network Australia! We've made our first joint submission to the Senate's Rental Crisis Inquiry.
The National Planning Reform Blueprint and New Home Bonus sets a positive direction for housing policy in Australia: building more homes in the places people want to live. For Canberra, however, signing onto this agreement is just the start.
More well-located homes would be a boost for climate action
The Assembly's Inquiry into Housing and Rental Affordability has unanimously recommended the Government support a greater diversity of higher-density housing in the ACT.
Join us on 12 July at 6pm for an online seminar with two of New Zealand's leading transport planning thinkers.
Join us in supporting Pedal Power's campaign for better cycling and active transport in Canberra.
We're proud to announce our partnership with the Parking Reform Network.
We're pleased to see housing affordability included as a standalone principle of good planning in the amendments to the Planning Bill.
Spot rezoning isn't enough - we need broad upzoning to enable density and incremental urbanism.
The Territory Plan Listening Report shows Canberrans support reforms for gentle density.
The NCA needs to work with the ACT Government to deliver housing, public transport and amenities to our National Triangle.
Our submission to the ACT heritage arrangements inquiry
Our submission to the Inquiry into the Future of School Infrastructure in the ACT
The Planning System Review has proposed draft District Strategies to inform the future planning of Canberra's nine districts. We recommend that the Planning Directorate take more ambitious steps to accommodate future housing demand and to support the necessary infrastructure for a growing city.
The draft Territory Plan creates more flexibility in the planning system but fails to enact changes that allow missing middle developments.
We support the National Housing Affordability and Supply Council Bill's explicit reference to land use planning policy as a factor affecting housing affordability. We recommend that the Bill emphasise the importance of this point.
The Planning Committee has endorsed Greater Canberra’s call for an affordability objective, but their report on the Planning Bill shows the need for a renewed focus on housing affordability and supply throughout our planning laws.
Greater Canberra presented our concerns about housing affordability to the ACT Legislative Assembly's inquiry into the Planning Bill.
Let’s put affordability at the heart of the ACT’s planning system
Half-baked District Strategies and Territory Plan fail to deliver the planning leadership Canberra needs.
We oppose DV387 as it further restricts medium-density housing in RZ1.
We urgently need volunteers to help us build a more liveable, sustainable and affordable Canberra.
Better land use policy and deprioritisation of car infrastructure are needed to facilitate active travel.
Light rail isn't just public transport infrastructure - it's also as a key part of Canberra's response to our housing and climate crises.
Greater Canberra is calling on the Legislative Assembly to amend the ACT Government’s new Planning Bill to help address our housing crisis and make Canberra more affordable.
Our newsletter update for September 2022
The Legislative Assembly is conducting an inquiry into housing. We have a positive plan to improve housing affordability.
Our newsletter update for August 2022
The ACT Budget’s target of 30,000 new homes is good - now, the Government needs to articulate a path to deliver these 30,000 more homes - and that’s where its plan falls short.
The ACT Government’s plans to build 30,000 new homes will come up short without planning reforms that unlock more housing in Canberra’s inner suburbs
Our newsletter update for July 2022
Greater Canberra welcomes today’s decision by Planning Minister Mick Gentleman to call in and approve the YWCA’s YHomes Ainslie housing project
The Census reveals that the ACT’s planning strategy and housing supply models are drastically off target and off track.
Canberra's new Planning Bill needs to highlight affordability as an objective, and remove barriers to more high quality density
Greater Canberra welcomes today’s announcement of the approval of Territory Plan Variation 375, enabling the Griffith Manor House to proceed.
Greater Canberra 2022-23 ACT Budget Submission
Greater Canberra analysis shows high rents are hurting families and turning away workers
Our newsletter update for May 2022
Much like the average house price, Greater Canberra is growing faster than anyone expected.
The latest IPCC report shows sustainable cities are key to emissions reduction
Greater Canberra calls on all parties to follow through on their commitment to housing choices by allowing more medium density housing across Canberra.
Our dynamic city needs affordable housing and adaptable infrastructure, not more more burdensome heritage rules.
The YWCA is building social housing for women in need. But they need our help to make it happen.
Greater Canberra welcomes the efforts to streamline our current planning system, but we call for the government to make affordability a core principle of the Planning Act.
We've delivered your signatures to the Legislative Assembly.
Our current planning rules are standing in the way of this promising affordable housing option.
Australia isn't alone in suffering the consequences of global warming
Urban design can make all the difference when it comes to women's ability to use active transport.
The Griffith Manor House open letter was submitted to the Legislative Assembly in late 2021, with over 200 signatories. You can read the full text of the letter here.
For more news, campaign updates and events delivered to your inbox, sign up to the Greater Canberra mailing list.
Federal upzoning incentives should reward the ACT
Every member of the Legislative Assembly's Environment and Planning Committee has endorsed the Missing Middle Housing Reforms.
Our submission to the Inquiry into the Planning (Missing Middle Housing) Amendment Bill 2026
The 2025-26 Budget makes important housing commitments, but more reforms and funding are needed.
Yesterday, an Assembly inquiry recommended against legislation to fast-track public housing
Greater Canberra strongly supports the Government’s legislation to fast-track planning approvals for public housing and public health facilities by removing the possibility of third-party ACAT appeals.
The Canberra Liberals housing plan claims to deliver 125,000 homes by 2050. But 100,000 of these homes are projected to come from redeveloping Kowen into Canberra’s newest district.
We're pleased to see ACT Labor reaffirm its commitment to medium-density housing reforms - but we'll be carefully scrutinising the details.
The protest against a Gungahlin development that is only a 10 minute walk away from light rail is deeply misguided.
Our submission on the North Curtin Residential Area
With this statement of planning intent, the government has set the right course for the city. Now they need to follow through and execute on its vision.
Our submission on the draft plan amendment to enable more homes in The Causeway, Kingston
The Government must be ambitious in maximising the housing potential of the North Curtin site.
With tri-partisan consensus on the need for Missing Middle zoning reform, it's time to get on with the job.
Why creating a denser and better connected Canberra is key to climate mitigation and adaptation
Welcome to the February edition of our monthly newsletter.
Greater Canberra submission on the National Capital Authority's draft amendment to the National Capital Plan.
Canberra housing experts and advocates have called for stronger action to allow more missing middle housing in Canberra suburbs.
NSW reforms a win for Canberrans, an embarrassment for the ACT Government
Support our advocacy by taking on one of our 2024 volunteer roles
We're calling on the Federal Government to provide the ACT with better representation on the NCA Board.
The Interim Territory Plan has missed the opportunity to deliver more homes where Canberrans want to live.
Greater Canberra, YIMBY Melbourne and Sydney YIMBY have formed a new national alliance, the Abundant Housing Network Australia! We've made our first joint submission to the Senate's Rental Crisis Inquiry.
The National Planning Reform Blueprint and New Home Bonus sets a positive direction for housing policy in Australia: building more homes in the places people want to live. For Canberra, however, signing onto this agreement is just the start.
More well-located homes would be a boost for climate action
The Assembly's Inquiry into Housing and Rental Affordability has unanimously recommended the Government support a greater diversity of higher-density housing in the ACT.
Join us on 12 July at 6pm for an online seminar with two of New Zealand's leading transport planning thinkers.
Join us in supporting Pedal Power's campaign for better cycling and active transport in Canberra.
We're proud to announce our partnership with the Parking Reform Network.
We're pleased to see housing affordability included as a standalone principle of good planning in the amendments to the Planning Bill.
Spot rezoning isn't enough - we need broad upzoning to enable density and incremental urbanism.
The Territory Plan Listening Report shows Canberrans support reforms for gentle density.
The NCA needs to work with the ACT Government to deliver housing, public transport and amenities to our National Triangle.
Our submission to the ACT heritage arrangements inquiry
Our submission to the Inquiry into the Future of School Infrastructure in the ACT
The Planning System Review has proposed draft District Strategies to inform the future planning of Canberra's nine districts. We recommend that the Planning Directorate take more ambitious steps to accommodate future housing demand and to support the necessary infrastructure for a growing city.
The draft Territory Plan creates more flexibility in the planning system but fails to enact changes that allow missing middle developments.
We support the National Housing Affordability and Supply Council Bill's explicit reference to land use planning policy as a factor affecting housing affordability. We recommend that the Bill emphasise the importance of this point.
The Planning Committee has endorsed Greater Canberra’s call for an affordability objective, but their report on the Planning Bill shows the need for a renewed focus on housing affordability and supply throughout our planning laws.
Greater Canberra presented our concerns about housing affordability to the ACT Legislative Assembly's inquiry into the Planning Bill.
Let’s put affordability at the heart of the ACT’s planning system
Half-baked District Strategies and Territory Plan fail to deliver the planning leadership Canberra needs.
We oppose DV387 as it further restricts medium-density housing in RZ1.
We urgently need volunteers to help us build a more liveable, sustainable and affordable Canberra.
Better land use policy and deprioritisation of car infrastructure are needed to facilitate active travel.
Light rail isn't just public transport infrastructure - it's also as a key part of Canberra's response to our housing and climate crises.
Greater Canberra is calling on the Legislative Assembly to amend the ACT Government’s new Planning Bill to help address our housing crisis and make Canberra more affordable.
Our newsletter update for September 2022
The Legislative Assembly is conducting an inquiry into housing. We have a positive plan to improve housing affordability.
Our newsletter update for August 2022
The ACT Budget’s target of 30,000 new homes is good - now, the Government needs to articulate a path to deliver these 30,000 more homes - and that’s where its plan falls short.
The ACT Government’s plans to build 30,000 new homes will come up short without planning reforms that unlock more housing in Canberra’s inner suburbs
Our newsletter update for July 2022
Greater Canberra welcomes today’s decision by Planning Minister Mick Gentleman to call in and approve the YWCA’s YHomes Ainslie housing project
The Census reveals that the ACT’s planning strategy and housing supply models are drastically off target and off track.
Canberra's new Planning Bill needs to highlight affordability as an objective, and remove barriers to more high quality density
Greater Canberra welcomes today’s announcement of the approval of Territory Plan Variation 375, enabling the Griffith Manor House to proceed.
Greater Canberra 2022-23 ACT Budget Submission
Greater Canberra analysis shows high rents are hurting families and turning away workers
Our newsletter update for May 2022
Much like the average house price, Greater Canberra is growing faster than anyone expected.
The latest IPCC report shows sustainable cities are key to emissions reduction
Greater Canberra calls on all parties to follow through on their commitment to housing choices by allowing more medium density housing across Canberra.
Our dynamic city needs affordable housing and adaptable infrastructure, not more more burdensome heritage rules.
The YWCA is building social housing for women in need. But they need our help to make it happen.
Greater Canberra welcomes the efforts to streamline our current planning system, but we call for the government to make affordability a core principle of the Planning Act.
We've delivered your signatures to the Legislative Assembly.
Our current planning rules are standing in the way of this promising affordable housing option.
Australia isn't alone in suffering the consequences of global warming
Urban design can make all the difference when it comes to women's ability to use active transport.
The Griffith Manor House open letter was submitted to the Legislative Assembly in late 2021, with over 200 signatories. You can read the full text of the letter here.
For more news, campaign updates and events delivered to your inbox, sign up to the Greater Canberra mailing list.