The Urban Development Institute of Australia (NT) is committed to the advancement of sustainable developments for the Northern Territory. But one of the challenges faced by the industry in achieving...
It seems whenever I engage in a discussion about urban development around Darwin I am told that purchasers are only prepared to buy houses on small blocks because that is all they can afford. This...
Early in November the Urban Development Institute of Australia (NT) welcomed the announcement by Halikos Pty Ltd concerning the commencement of work on “North Crest”, located on the old Berrimah Farm...
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (NT) has once again offered the local development industry the opportunity for outstanding projects to be recognised, both locally and nationally, through...
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (NT) has been a strong supporter of the Darwin CBD Masterplanning process, submitting an article to Business Review back in 2013 which described the plan...
The recent move by the Northern Territory Government to re-visit building height limits along Darwin’s Esplanade has been welcomed by the development industry and the Urban Development Institute of...
The development industry relies heavily on planning systems that provide clarity and certainty. This is critically important because land costs, particularly in and close to the CBD, are very high;...
It is common to hear members of the Darwin community lamenting that there are already too many apartments in the Central Business District. But while it is certainly true that we currently have an...
Lately some urban planning decisions made by the NT Government have been seen as controversial, with some commentary suggesting outcomes have been politically motivated, or based on favouritism.