NSW Planning and Environment developed action plans for each regional city along the North Coast. As part of this, HillPDA was engaged to develop actions to support jobs growth by leveraging health, education, and airport precincts in Port Macquarie-Hastings, Coffs Harbour, Tweed and Lismore. This work occurred in consultation with…
HillPDA was commissioned by the Yass Valley Council to prepare new development contribution plans for the local government area (LGA). The plans were required to position Council to respond to population growth and growing demand for infrastructure. The existing development contribution framework had become increasingly outdated and complex, in part…
HIllPDA was engaged by Hornsby Council to undertake an evidence based assessment of the demand for, and feasibility of, medium density housing in Hornsby. The review aimed to identify the key demographic and economic drivers for providing medium density housing in Hornsby that would inform an issues paper to be…
HillPDA was commissioned by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) to identify the key barriers inhibiting the economic growth of 15 strategic centres in Metropolitan Sydney and whether they would benefit from government intervention. The study had particular regard to how these centres would accommodate the investment and…
HillPDA was commissioned by a private client to undertake a Social Infrastructure Assessment to better understand existing and emerging community needs in the Wentworthville locality. The study established the community needs in the area to inform the nature of an on-site community facility to be dedicated to Council as part…
HillPDA was commissioned by Canterbury Bankstown Council to develop a housing strategy to assist Council build a planning framework that guides future growth and supports the delivery of housing to the Canterbury Bankstown Local Government Area (LGA) to 2036. This Housing Strategy presented research findings, projects future demand for housing…
HillPDA was commissioned by Canterbury Bankstown Council to develop an employment lands strategy based on a robust evidence base. The study looked at the role and function of centres, higher order business zones and industrial precincts across the LGA. The strategy included recommendations and actions to assist Council exercise strong…
NSW Land and Housing Corporation engaged HillPDA to prepare a bespoke feasibility model that could be used for the assessment of the Communities Plus program sites and other potential redevelopment sites within LAHC portfolio. The project aim was to deliver a dynamic feasibility model so that LAHC can accurately assess…
In 2014 Woollahra Municipal Council commissioned HillPDA to investigate the redevelopment of two car parks at Wilberforce Avenue and Ian Street, Rose Bay (Subject Site). The original project examined the feasibility of redeveloping the Subject Site to include community space, car parking, and residential apartments. In 2016 Council agreed on…
