David Carey

Airports have become defining features of modern cities, serving as gateways to the world and catalysts for economic, social, and urban...

This article discusses how the management of storm water in urban areas has evolved over time and possible approaches for the future in...

The primary purpose of the street is a thoroughfare for transport within a city. It is necessary for a public space, accessible to all,...

This article discusses roads and motorways and their influence on geography and human development. For most of human history, walking by...

This article discusses how the railway has influenced geography and human development. The railway is a form of transport using wheeled...

This article discusses how rivers have influenced human development and civilisation. Shifts from hunter-gatherer society (the vast...

The image above shows a fountain in Campbelltown. It was installed as a bequest from a controversial former local solicitor, who...

This article discusses the main factors behind the growth of our cities and how energy has driven the growth of and layout of our built...

The last post in this blog discussed state government led changes to introduce more medium density housing across the state. While...

The NSW Government has released further details of a policy intended to create low and mid-rise housing. The link can be found here. The...

The NSW Government has announced an intention to a facilitate greater diversity of homes like residential flat buildings of 3-6 storeys,...

A new policy called State Environmental Planning Policy (Sustainable Buildings) 2022 came into effect on 1 October 2023. This policy,...

The idea of banning gas connections as part of new development has gained traction recently, with the City of Sydney Council voting to...

The NSW Government announced it's intention to abolish the Greater Cities Commission earlier this year. It is understood that staff will...

Most of our cities are located where they are for a reason. This article provides a brief discussion. Sydney Located at an outstanding...

Almost every time I walk along the footpath of a local road, I can't help but notice the ever increasing size of vehicles on the road and...

Some of my previous posts have looked at the relationship between modern cities and energy supply, especially the relationship between...

Local Environmental Plans are a type of delegated legislation that exists in New South Wales under the Environmental Planning and...

Certain works under the NSW planning system do not require any type of development approval. This is called exempt development. Some...

The NSW Planning system makes provision for a review of an application that has been refused by the Council. This is an alternative...