This paper explores the effectiveness of current policy settings for economic assistance with special reference to the local government level in NSW.

Drawing on census data for the period 1996-2011, and working at three main spatial scales (airport, surrounding region, and global economic corridor), this paper explores employment trends in Sydney where the aerotropolis theory posits there would be evidence of significant airport-related development.

The airport can no longer be viewed in isolation from its regional setting. Modern airports are major nodes of economic, environmental and social impact. Their efficiency and development potential are inextricably linked with the wider urban context, and in particular, interaction with urban planning systems. There is a mutual dependency which needs to be realised...

This paper examines aspects of the 'knockdown-rebuild' (KDR) process in Sydney, focusing on the replacement of older houses with new ones and of older residents with younger families.

This paper outlines present threats to privately-held heritage resources in the absence of significant financial support from the state. It canvasses alternative policies for providing heritage support within local planning frameworks.