Business Chief APAC+ANZ Magazine February 2017 | Page 19

SMART CITIES
will give opportunities to all levels of government to support housing development , especially near employment and transit hubs .
Taylor says : “ As well as increasing the supply of housing , we need to ensure housing is built in the right places so people can more easily access jobs , education and services .”
The 30-minute city The concept of a 30-minute city is an important planning objective . The idea is that no matter where you live , you can easily access the places you need to visit on a daily basis .
Taylor says : “ Cities where residents can have a great job and get to schools , shopping , services and recreational facilities within 30 minutes of home has the potential to transform the way we live .” t
City Deals can help leverage actions from local governments to support the creation of 30-minute cities , including reforms to zoning systems and planning guidelines to stimulate increased density and new businesses in strategic locations .
Taylor explains this : “ For example , the Western Sydney City Deal will ensure that many more of those
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