The 15-Minute City Conspiracy Theory Goes Mainstream
Back in February, when a Conservative Party lawmaker in the UK’s House of Commons voiced support for the 15-minute city conspiracy, he was laughed at by his fellow members of …
Urban Planning
Town of Bassendean to set goals for oval redevelopment with Swan Districts Football Club
The Town of Bassendean will work with the Swan Districts Football Club to set goals for the redevelopment of Bassendean Oval. Redeveloping part of Swan Districts’ home ground is a …
The End of Airbnb in New York
The rules “are a blow to its tourism economy and the thousands of New Yorkers and small businesses in the outer boroughs who rely on home sharing and tourism dollars …
What Ever Happened to the Tiny House Movement?
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This story originally appeared on Grist and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. In 1997, Jay Shafer built his first tiny house: a miniature country chapel with tastefully weathered …
New $2.8 million playground, beach volleyball courts opened at Alkimos Beach
A $2.8 million foreshore park with a 7m-high surf rescue-themed play tower and the area’s first sand beach volleyball courts has opened at Alkimos Beach. Bathers Park was opened on …
City of Cockburn commits to $6m upgrade of ‘decaying’ Malabar BMX track
Cockburn BMX riders are gearing up for a major redevelopment of their currently inoperable racing track after a $6.88 million track and facility overhaul was approved by Cockburn council. The …
Essential workers can afford one in 100 homes: report
Australia would grind to a halt without them but essential workers can barely afford to put a roof over their heads. Early childhood educators, nurses and aged care workers in …
Cottesloe council abandons possible legal battle over $221 million Ocean Beach Hotel redevelopment
Cottesloe council has abandoned its threat to challenge the Ocean Beach Hotel redevelopment approval in the Supreme Court, citing the huge expense and a slim chance of winning a legal …
Feathers fly over leader’s tweet on pets in rentals
Despite most agreeing pets are an essential household companion and should be allowed in all rentals, plans to secure that right have faced pushback online. A message on Twitter by …