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NSW doesn’t have a planning problem, it has a delivery problem
NSW is often described as having a planning problem. The system is too complex, too slow and too hard to navigate. Those frustrations are real, and planning reform has an important role to play in improving how decisions are made. But from where we sit, that diagnosis misses a critical part of the story.
Community Benefit Sharing: The hardest part isn't the funding
When community benefit sharing (CBS) is discussed on renewable energy projects, the conversation often starts with funding.
Do you need a product or a process? Rethinking what drives a successful project.
In planning and development, we tend to place a lot of emphasis on delivering a great product.
Social Impact Assessment: Who wins and who loses in SIA?
When the dust settles on your project, who comes out ahead? One way to answer this is by embedding distributive equity in your Social Impact Assessment (SIA).
Why most SIAs fail the locality test: how to map people not just numbers
Getting your social locality right not only helps to deliver a successful SIA, it also serves as a powerful communication tool for your entire project team. Yet, it’s one of the most underrated (and often misunderstood) elements of Social Impact Assessment (SIA).
The 6 myths sabotaging your project and how to fix them
One of the biggest threats to your project isn’t just a technical glitch or planning misstep. It’s believing myths about how people think and act. Get this right and the rest falls into place.
