- BRIEFING
- 1 CPD POINT
About the session:
According to YIMBY, Melbourne’s planning system is currently focused on processes, rather than outcomes. As a result, the system lacks accountability across the board. So when a council utilises restrictive planning practices to stop new homes being built, there is nothing anyone can do. But no council exists in a vacuum. When one LGA works to overwhelmingly block new housing, they impose greater economic costs not just on their own residents but on the entirety of Melbourne. It is time to introduce accountability to our city’s planning system. Through broad upzoning and a clear set of incentives shared by all inner-middle Melbourne councils, we can ensure that more homes are built across the entirety of our city.
Jonathan O'Brien
Lead Organiser, YIMBY Melbourne
Jonathan O’Brien is the Lead Organiser for YIMBY Melbourne, a grassroots, member-based organisation that advocates for building more homes where people want to live. He is also an award-winning writer and software developer, and a pledge member of Giving What We Can.
Jonathan Nolan
Data Lead, YIMBY Melbourne
Jonathan is a doctor who has worked across public policy roles for the Victorian Department of Health and Grattan Institute. He has written extensively on cities, homeless and housing supply for his substack and is the creator of the website that enables comparison between Australian and global cities.
- Price
- PIA Members: Free | Non-Members: $25 | This event accepts credit card payment only.
- CPD Points
- 1
- When
- Friday 10 May 2024, 1PM - 2PM
- Where
- Online - Zoom | Hosted from VIC
- Registrations Close
- 10th May 24 1:00 PM
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