News & Updates

As our contribution to the CHIA Summit, Macroplan has created an interactive map showcasing SDA supply and demand.  One of our core datasets included in the demo is the Core Activity Need For Assistance category found in the 2021 ABS Census, a strong proxy indicator for SDA demand. These maps show a clear mismatch between demand […]

Brian Haratsis recently presented at the Living Sectors Summit in Sydney. Brian’s presentation was on urban ‘artificial intelligence and it covered the core technologies and mapped them onto special locations, processes, products and projects. Please view the presentation here

Macroplan worked closely with Alfasi Group and a multi-disciplinary team of consultants to prepare a feasibility analysis exploring the viability of several mixed-use development options and an economic assessment addressing several complex heritage considerations. Heritage Victoria recently approved the proposed redevelopment, which will transform the site into a vibrant, multi-use precinct whilst preserving its rich

Macroplan recently made a submission to a new Plan for Victoria. Here is a copy of our submission including key recommendations. View file here        

In a recent article in the Australian Finacial Review Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide have won the dubious new accolade of “impossibility unaffordable”. According to the recent Demographia international housing affordability report buyers are now having to pay more than nine times the median household income to purchase a median-priced home. The full article can be

Macroplan is proud to be named a project partner with Kings Hill Development, a private investment firm committed to delivering an environmentally conscious and sustainable community in the Hunter Region. More information is available on Kings Hill Development and their masterplan for an ecologically sustainable community here.

After a wave of collapses, residential builders face another tough six months as the sector absorbs a huge workload of uncompleted projects amid ongoing labour shortages.

After a wave of collapses, residential builders face another tough six months as the sector absorbs a huge workload of uncompleted projects amid ongoing labour shortages.

Brian Haratsis said the shortage of affordable housing would only get worse as Australia opened up to international workers.

Land banking and the role it is or isn’t playing in pushing up housing pricing across Australia.