We’re pleased to hear about the approval of a bioenergy facility in Horsley Park, supporting energy transition. The facility will help to shift nearby brick manufacturing from using fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. HillPDA assessed the facility’s economic impacts, bridging the gap between the renewable energy investment and an…

HillPDA is proud to have worked on Sydney’s first project to be approved under the Social and Affordable Housing rezoning pathway. We undertook a social impact assessment for 47-55 Bunnerong Road, Kingsford. The approved planning proposal will enable the delivery of 185 new homes, with at least 50% comprising social…

We are pleased to hear about the recent approval of a build-to-rent concept at 33 Argyle Street, Parramatta. Our social planning team undertook a Social Impact Assessment, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Report, and Engagement Report for the proposal. Through these reports, we bridged the gap between understanding community feedback,…

We’re pleased about the recent approval of medium-density social and affordable housing in Lane Cove North, for which we undertook a social impact assessment. This development will provide social and affordable housing options in an accessible part of Sydney, benefiting affordability and lifestyles for key groups. Our social impact assessment…

We are pleased about the progress of high-density housing at 93 Bridge Road, Westmead, for which we recently undertook social impact assessment work. The project will deliver new apartment housing, including affordable housing for low-income residents. This will add to much-needed supply in an area of Sydney set for major…

We’re pleased to be working again with Murray River Council on an updated Local Housing Strategy, having worked closely with Council on last year’s Employment Land Strategy. The updated LHS will help to bridge the gap between achieving positive economic, social, and environmental outcomes for one of NSW’s fastest-growing areas, by…