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Planning for jobs

Yilong Shi, Rowena Phua, Rob Lee, SGS Economics and Planning

  • 14th April 2025
  • Australia
  • 9 mins read

As our capital cities grapple with increasing demands for housing due to population growth, local governments need to reconsider the importance of planning for jobs. This briefing explores how the sector can support, protect and expand local employment opportunities in inner and outer city areas.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, December 11th, 2021: Hardware Lane in Melbourne, Australia is a popular tourist area filled with cafes and restaurants featuring outdoor dining.

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