Urban planning has always evolved alongside technology, society and the way we live. But in recent years, the pace of change has accelerated. From artificial...
Different planning systems offer different lessons. In this TBB Insights article, Paul Needham, Principal at TBB Planning, draws on his experience in Queensland to explore...
Editor’s note (23 January 2026) This article was originally published in October 2022, when the National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 energy efficiency changes were first...
Editor’s noteThis article was originally published in December 2023, at a time when artificial intelligence was rapidly emerging in everyday planning practice. While AI tools...
Industrial land may not grab headlines, but it underpins WA’s economy. In this TBB Insights feature, Jarrod Ross, Associate Director at TBB Planning, explores how...
Layer by Layer: Protecting Neighbourhood Character in Perth’s Growing Suburbs In this article, Monique Thompson unpacks the concept of ‘neighbourhood character’, what it means, whether...
The Great Australian Dream is shifting—whether we like it or not. In this insight, Fiona Atkins explores how Perth’s housing market, urban sprawl, and our...
Western Australia is at a pivotal moment in its renewable energy transition. TBB Senior Associate Michael Willcock shares insights on how we can modernise planning...
The housing and rental crisis in Kalgoorlie-Boulder highlights the challenges faced by regional communities across Western Australia. During her Parliamentary Research Project with Curtin University,...
As we near the end of another year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the significant progress and milestones that have shaped TBB in...
In this TBB Insights, Monique Thompson explores the complexity of balancing workforce accommodation housing needs with long-term community growth and liveability goals. Last month the...
In recent years, the spotlight on collaboration has intensified as we work together to tackle the critical challenge of boosting supply and affordability to meet...
Last month our team participated in a World Café engagement activity to collaborate on ideas to boost housing supply in WA. What do you get...
The beginning of 2024 has flown by, and the second half of the year is already upon us. With an eye toward the upcoming election...
Delivering an apartment or townhouse development in Western Australia can be a powerful way to unlock site value—especially as State and local governments focus on...
Late last year the NSW Government launched a new Transport Oriented Development Program to help tackle housing supply.We takes a look at what's been proposed...
Spotify is doing it, so why not TBB? Let’s look at our 2023 Wrapped. TBB’s new Managing Director provides some insights into TBB’s year in...
...by endeavouring to consciously consider the needs of a "non-default person" in the urban design process, we can help to deliver spaces that serve the...
TBB’s recent TBB Talks event was focused on helping our team and clients grow their understanding of the challenges facing First Nations peoples in relation...
Explore the ‘places we love’ with TBBers as we show you our favourite places around Perth and WA. Optus Stadium with Sinta Price Our highly...
How do you engage with your city? Are there places that make you feel safe? Places which make you feel unsafe? In this article I’ll explore how the very...
By including and considering the needs of women within the design process, we can shape spaces for everyone. In this article, Monique explores gender sensitive...
Welcome to Talking with TBB, a podcast exploring ideas and issues in planning and urban design, brought to you by TBB Planning. Podcast 1 -...
Kaya. This is our story of TBB Dreaming, exploring what community means in our different cultures. The result was a unique, eye catching canvas, that...
Picture WA in the year 2042. Will we be getting around in autonomous vehicles? Will we still be using fossil fuels for energy? Will Perth...
Local Governments don’t need to be persuaded of the benefits of Local Planning Strategies (LPS) – they are simply required to do them, regardless, as...
Since 1st July 2011, certain Development Applications are no longer determined by the Local Government or Western Australian Planning Commission. Instead, your application may be...
This week we sat down with Bec Didcoe, the latest recipient of the PIA WA Young Planner of the Year award to ask her about...
The State’s tourism industry has been hit hard by the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and the effects on the WA economy will continue to...
The low-density sprawl of Perth is a symptom of our reliance and dependency on private car ownership, with traffic congestion a result of high rates...
In August 2021 I had the opportunity to participate in Lucy Saunders’ Healthy Streets Foundation Course and with the next course kicking off this month...
In this article, our resident Healthy Streets expert, Eric Denholm, provides an introduction to the 10 Healthy Streets Indicators. Why WA needs healthy streets, and...
In this article, Eric reflects on some of the unintended outcomes of the Liveable Neighbourhoods Policy, using local centres as an example, and toys with...
As we shape our cities into the future, planners will require a diverse toolbox of skills, some new, and some as old as the profession...
It's census time! On the 10th August 2021 the biggest data count in Australia takes place. As planners, we use data to help identify and...
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