Cheaper housing and better transport? What you need to know about Australia’s new National Urban Policy

By Ehsan Noroozinejad, Senior Researcher, Urban Transformations Research Centre, Western Sydney University
Nicky Morrison, Professor of Planning and Director of Urban Transformations Research Centre, Western Sydney University

Imagine a city where everyone can afford a safe home, reach work or school without long, stressful commutes, and enjoy green parks and clean air.

This is Anthony Albanese’s decade-long vision for Australia’s cities after last week’s release of the new National Urban Policy (NUP).

As Transport and Infrastructure Minister in 2011, he introduced Our Cities, Our Future.…

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