Lismore City Council, in partnership with Solve Property Group, has released its draft Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) for public exhibition, marking a significant milestone in shaping the long-term future of the Lismore Local Government Area.

There is an ongoing discussion about the distinction between industrial and employment lands. At one level, this is a question of terminology. At a deeper level, it goes to the foundations of how planning systems organise cities and manage economic activity.

This article is part one of a two-part series exploring the evolving role of employment and industrial lands — and how these areas are being reshaped by a changing economy.

Making headlines this week, the bold plan to make Rosehill Gardens racecourse a mini-city of 25,000 homes has failed, but the “Plan B” that Premier Chris Minns said he was looking for could be just one metro stop away: Sydney Olympic Park. Former Chief Planner for NSW Gary White, has called on the Minns government to develop the hectares of underused public land at Sydney Olympic Park into a “TOD-like” precinct centred around its future metro station.

In a world reshaped by changing lifestyles and the aftershocks of the pandemic, cities must evolve to stay relevant. Enter the vibrant precinct — an urban strategy that blends community, commerce, culture, and connectivity to create thriving, inclusive spaces. A vibrant precinct is more than just a place, it's an experience.