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Why protecting clay is key to affordable housing in WA

Clay isn’t something most people think about when they picture a house. But for Western Australia’s construction and housing sector, locally sourced clay is a key ingredient in delivering affordable, durable homes at scale. With WA facing pressure to meet housing demand in a growing market, especially in regional and outer-urban areas, the importance of […]

How GIS mapping makes for smarter planning

Cartography has always been about helping people get where they need to go. But thanks to GIS (Geographic Information Systems) technology and powerful analytical tools, modern maps do a lot more than just point the way. They combine detailed data and technology to reveal patterns, impacts, and possibilities that static maps simply can’t show. At […]

Modernising community engagement for better planning

Consulting the community is now a standard part of land use and strategic planning, and for good reason. It helps planning authorities understand local values, concerns and priorities. But in regional WA, it’s becoming clear that traditional engagement methods don’t always deliver the full picture. Back in the 1960s, Cherie Arnstein developed the Ladder of […]

Reviving regional WA: How strategic planning can support economic and community growth

For decades, regional Western Australia has battled steady disinvestment. More and more local shops are closing, as services shift online or relocate to city hubs. State government is reducing its local presence, leaving local governments to carry the weight of community support — often while understaffed and under-resourced. Yet amidst the challenge, a quiet opportunity […]

5 reasons why strategic site selection helps a project succeed

Taking the time to properly assess a site can be the difference between the success and failure of a project. Doing this initial research, before the project design phase, ensures you don’t waste time and money on unsuitable or sub-optimal sites. Here are more reasons why strategic site selection can improve the success of your […]

Overcoming governance challenges in renewable energy in Australia

Energy governance in Australia is currently fragmented between Federal and State government, and across quasi-commercial energy entities. This fragmentation limits the effective delivery of renewable energy networks and projects in Australia. Although the government has had a lot to say about renewable energy, action has been arguably slow. On the flipside, we’ve seen proactive behaviour […]
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