Greater Canberra
@greatercanberra.org.au
A more liveable, sustainable, and affordable Canberra for everyone.
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Authorised by Howard Maclean for Greater Canberra Inc.
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Authorised by Howard Maclean for Greater Canberra Inc.
If we truly want to maintain Canberra's status as "the bush capital", then we need reforms that enable us to build housing in those areas already occupied, not enable further sprawl that will undermine the bush capital.
November 4, 2025 at 1:22 AM
If we truly want to maintain Canberra's status as "the bush capital", then we need reforms that enable us to build housing in those areas already occupied, not enable further sprawl that will undermine the bush capital.
"Is it truly the shopfronts that make Kingston special, or is it the sense of community and accessibility that draws people in?"
May 25, 2025 at 5:14 AM
"Is it truly the shopfronts that make Kingston special, or is it the sense of community and accessibility that draws people in?"
MISSING MIDDLE IS COMING TO CANBERRA!
The ACT Government has today released its Missing Middle plan to enable more medium-density housing across Canberra.
The ACT Government has today released its Missing Middle plan to enable more medium-density housing across Canberra.
May 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM
MISSING MIDDLE IS COMING TO CANBERRA!
The ACT Government has today released its Missing Middle plan to enable more medium-density housing across Canberra.
The ACT Government has today released its Missing Middle plan to enable more medium-density housing across Canberra.
TOMORROW NIGHT: Our convenor, @howardfmaclean.bsky.social, will be joining @davidpocock.bsky.social's panel discussion on the Great Housing Debate to make the case for Missing Middle housing!
Join us 6:30pm-8pm at Erindale Theatre!
Register and submit your questions here: buff.ly/oIL3tZp
Join us 6:30pm-8pm at Erindale Theatre!
Register and submit your questions here: buff.ly/oIL3tZp
April 21, 2025 at 12:54 PM
TOMORROW NIGHT: Our convenor, @howardfmaclean.bsky.social, will be joining @davidpocock.bsky.social's panel discussion on the Great Housing Debate to make the case for Missing Middle housing!
Join us 6:30pm-8pm at Erindale Theatre!
Register and submit your questions here: buff.ly/oIL3tZp
Join us 6:30pm-8pm at Erindale Theatre!
Register and submit your questions here: buff.ly/oIL3tZp
MEDIA RELEASE: Stop NIMBY lawfare against public housing
We strongly support the Government’s legislation to fast-track planning approvals for public housing and public health facilities by removing the possibility of third-party ACAT appeals.
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We strongly support the Government’s legislation to fast-track planning approvals for public housing and public health facilities by removing the possibility of third-party ACAT appeals.
buff.ly/4hp7NTy
February 4, 2025 at 7:45 PM
MEDIA RELEASE: Stop NIMBY lawfare against public housing
We strongly support the Government’s legislation to fast-track planning approvals for public housing and public health facilities by removing the possibility of third-party ACAT appeals.
buff.ly/4hp7NTy
We strongly support the Government’s legislation to fast-track planning approvals for public housing and public health facilities by removing the possibility of third-party ACAT appeals.
buff.ly/4hp7NTy
Support more homes in Ainslie! Draft Plan Amendment 2 would allow the Ainslie Football Club to advance a mixed use project that protects its existing oval while delivering 200-400 homes. Find more details about how to show your support below!
www.planning.act.gov.au/professional...
www.planning.act.gov.au/professional...
February 2, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Support more homes in Ainslie! Draft Plan Amendment 2 would allow the Ainslie Football Club to advance a mixed use project that protects its existing oval while delivering 200-400 homes. Find more details about how to show your support below!
www.planning.act.gov.au/professional...
www.planning.act.gov.au/professional...
It’s that time of year - our Annual General Meeting is happening tonight, 6pm at the Griffin Centre in Civic. Come along to hear about what we’ve been up to, and where we’re going next in our push for more homes, and a more liveable and sustainable Canberra.
November 24, 2024 at 11:26 PM
It’s that time of year - our Annual General Meeting is happening tonight, 6pm at the Griffin Centre in Civic. Come along to hear about what we’ve been up to, and where we’re going next in our push for more homes, and a more liveable and sustainable Canberra.
Over the past year, the ACT has built more homes per person than any state bar Victoria. The result? Rental affordability has *improved*. There’s a long way to go, but it’s clear that building more homes is the key to making Canberra more affordable for all.
November 24, 2024 at 4:31 AM
Over the past year, the ACT has built more homes per person than any state bar Victoria. The result? Rental affordability has *improved*. There’s a long way to go, but it’s clear that building more homes is the key to making Canberra more affordable for all.
Our next members and supporters catch-up is on tomorrow (Saturday) at the new time of 2pm! Catch us at Tilley’s Devine Cafe in Lyneham to talk about all things housing and urbanism. All welcome.
November 22, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Our next members and supporters catch-up is on tomorrow (Saturday) at the new time of 2pm! Catch us at Tilley’s Devine Cafe in Lyneham to talk about all things housing and urbanism. All welcome.
Don't forget that our first ever urbanist book club is happening tonight - 6pm at King O'Malleys in Civic. Come along to hear more about how great public transport can make for even better cities!
November 16, 2024 at 2:58 AM
Don't forget that our first ever urbanist book club is happening tonight - 6pm at King O'Malleys in Civic. Come along to hear more about how great public transport can make for even better cities!
It's a big month of Greater Canberra events, with our first ever book club, our regular supporters catch-up, and our Annual General Meeting all coming up soon. Hope to see you there!
November 15, 2024 at 9:37 AM
It's a big month of Greater Canberra events, with our first ever book club, our regular supporters catch-up, and our Annual General Meeting all coming up soon. Hope to see you there!
Come join our first ever urbanist book club! The first of cab off the rank - or should we say bus - is 'Better Buses, Better Cities'. If you're keen to learn more about how public transport shapes our cities, see you this Saturday 16 November, 6:00pm at King O'Malleys.
November 13, 2024 at 10:56 AM
Come join our first ever urbanist book club! The first of cab off the rank - or should we say bus - is 'Better Buses, Better Cities'. If you're keen to learn more about how public transport shapes our cities, see you this Saturday 16 November, 6:00pm at King O'Malleys.
The Inner South Canberra Community Council is now lobbying the Greens to oppose zoning reform because prices are falling and they want to avoid an ‘oversupply’. Clearly, the ISCCC is just not interested in making housing more affordable for Canberrans. buff.ly/3YBlbvv
November 8, 2024 at 11:41 PM
The Inner South Canberra Community Council is now lobbying the Greens to oppose zoning reform because prices are falling and they want to avoid an ‘oversupply’. Clearly, the ISCCC is just not interested in making housing more affordable for Canberrans. buff.ly/3YBlbvv
The campaign is over and the votes are in, but our advocacy for abundant housing is just getting started. Come along to a special post-election catch-up this Thursday, 6.30pm at King O’Malleys to talk about what’s next for housing and planning policy in the ACT. All welcome!
October 30, 2024 at 10:32 AM
The campaign is over and the votes are in, but our advocacy for abundant housing is just getting started. Come along to a special post-election catch-up this Thursday, 6.30pm at King O’Malleys to talk about what’s next for housing and planning policy in the ACT. All welcome!
Our reviews of Independents for Canberra, Strong Independents, Fiona Carrick Independent, and Belco Party policies. 3/
October 13, 2024 at 1:16 AM
Our reviews of Independents for Canberra, Strong Independents, Fiona Carrick Independent, and Belco Party policies. 3/
Our reviews of ACT Labor, Canberra Liberals, and ACT Greens party policies. 2/
October 13, 2024 at 1:15 AM
Our reviews of ACT Labor, Canberra Liberals, and ACT Greens party policies. 2/
With voting well underway, we’re pleased to be launching our ACT Election Scorecard, which reviews 7 key party platforms on their support for more and better homes. Abundant housing is on the ballot this election - make sure your vote counts. More details on each party below. 1/
October 13, 2024 at 1:14 AM
With voting well underway, we’re pleased to be launching our ACT Election Scorecard, which reviews 7 key party platforms on their support for more and better homes. Abundant housing is on the ballot this election - make sure your vote counts. More details on each party below. 1/
A massive thanks to everyone who attended our election forum last night, and to all the candidates for being willing to talk all things housing and planning for the evening! If you missed it, you can catch the full livestream on our YouTube page:
www.youtube.com/live/o--5eia...
www.youtube.com/live/o--5eia...
October 5, 2024 at 1:27 PM
A massive thanks to everyone who attended our election forum last night, and to all the candidates for being willing to talk all things housing and planning for the evening! If you missed it, you can catch the full livestream on our YouTube page:
www.youtube.com/live/o--5eia...
www.youtube.com/live/o--5eia...
Building a brand new district of Canberra in Kowen would take time. The Canberra Liberals need a credible plan to build the homes Canberrans need now - and that means committing to missing middle zoning reform. Read our statement below, or on our website.
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September 21, 2024 at 11:06 AM
Building a brand new district of Canberra in Kowen would take time. The Canberra Liberals need a credible plan to build the homes Canberrans need now - and that means committing to missing middle zoning reform. Read our statement below, or on our website.
buff.ly/3BeAa6P
buff.ly/3BeAa6P
Join us at Verity Lane on 2 October as we hear four contenders in the upcoming ACT election explain how they plan to tackle Canberra’s housing shortage and create a more sustainable, liveable and connected city. Free tickets available at the link below www.eventbrite.com.au/e/planning-f...
September 6, 2024 at 7:40 AM
Join us at Verity Lane on 2 October as we hear four contenders in the upcoming ACT election explain how they plan to tackle Canberra’s housing shortage and create a more sustainable, liveable and connected city. Free tickets available at the link below www.eventbrite.com.au/e/planning-f...
The ACT Greens’ new planning policy represents another important step towards enabling missing middle homes across Canberra. We’ll keep pushing for all parties to back the Missing Middle platform in full. Read our full statement below or on our website.
greatercanberra.org/blog/media-r...
greatercanberra.org/blog/media-r...
August 31, 2024 at 11:46 AM
The ACT Greens’ new planning policy represents another important step towards enabling missing middle homes across Canberra. We’ll keep pushing for all parties to back the Missing Middle platform in full. Read our full statement below or on our website.
greatercanberra.org/blog/media-r...
greatercanberra.org/blog/media-r...
3 homes become 21 in Dickson! This kind of medium-density housing can only happen when our zoning laws permit it. That's why we need ambitious zoning reform to allow more homes near to jobs, public transport, and local shops. www.canberratimes.com.au/story/873430...
August 19, 2024 at 11:33 PM
3 homes become 21 in Dickson! This kind of medium-density housing can only happen when our zoning laws permit it. That's why we need ambitious zoning reform to allow more homes near to jobs, public transport, and local shops. www.canberratimes.com.au/story/873430...
At this month’s Green Drinks Canberra meet up, our very own Lucy Gramenz will be talking about how urban density is key to climate action in the ACT! Be there 5.30pm Tuesday 13 August to hear more. www.eventbrite.com.au/e/green-drin...
August 11, 2024 at 10:33 PM
At this month’s Green Drinks Canberra meet up, our very own Lucy Gramenz will be talking about how urban density is key to climate action in the ACT! Be there 5.30pm Tuesday 13 August to hear more. www.eventbrite.com.au/e/green-drin...
Ever wondered what's involved in advocating for more housing in the ACT? Join our housing advocacy training 10am Saturday 20 July at the Griffin Centre, Civic. Tickets are free, but limited - grab yours at the link below. buff.ly/4bEvfbI
July 8, 2024 at 8:50 AM
Ever wondered what's involved in advocating for more housing in the ACT? Join our housing advocacy training 10am Saturday 20 July at the Griffin Centre, Civic. Tickets are free, but limited - grab yours at the link below. buff.ly/4bEvfbI
Right now, the ACT Heritage Council is considering blocking further development of the Kingston shops through a new heritage listing, and submissions close soon! Read more below, or join our online write-in session 8pm Monday 1 July at the link. buff.ly/4cJcRQ6
June 29, 2024 at 11:32 PM
Right now, the ACT Heritage Council is considering blocking further development of the Kingston shops through a new heritage listing, and submissions close soon! Read more below, or join our online write-in session 8pm Monday 1 July at the link. buff.ly/4cJcRQ6