Blogs

by Clare Pascoe I recently attended a seminar at Narara Eco-Village (NEV) about their forms of government and decision-making, which I think have some very useful insights to offer the Initiative and the proposed sustainable village scheme.   NEV is administrated under a form of dynamic governance known as sociocracy. Rather than a hierarchical model, sociocracy uses a structure comprised of nested circles and operated by consent-based decision-making. The key principles are:

by Nikki Miles " Back on Track " winning proposal for NAC's future by students at "Back to the future - NAC" competition (2021) I bought my first block at NAC almost 2 decades ago as an investment in my family's future. I understood then there were various restrictions as to what one could do on non-urban land. But, I did my research and learned that whilst there are restrictions, there are also many things that one CAN do on their non urban land at NAC. I'm so enthusiastic t

by Clare Pascoe AI generated dream of NAC I originally bought land in NAC to use as a base and a bush retreat. I’d be lying if I said I hadn’t foreseen the potential for it to be rezoned, but that was only ever an optional side benefit. The profit, to me, wasn’t in future development; it was in having an affordable place to stay. But here we are, facing the strong likelihood that the area will be developed, one way or another. It’s too close to major facilities and cities, an

What makes North Arm Cove different? This article outlines the big-picture vision, the historic challenges, and the call for government partnership to help create a resilient, people-powered coastal precinct.

A closer look at the team and strategy behind the “Fair Go for North Arm Cove” initiative. This Addenda showcases the experts driving the project and the political, economic and environmental context shaping its direction.

In accordance with Sustainable Development Goals, achieving sustainable, regenerative development requires that we continuously measure...

Long before Canberra was built, Port Stephens was envisioned as the “New York of Australia.” This blog explores Griffin’s original plan, its legacy, and why it still matters today.