When I stepped back from Council, I did so with clarity and optimism — not just about where our cities were headed, but about the role planning could play in shaping our future. For over two decades, I’ve worked at the intersection of planning, politics, and community, as a mayor, consultant, and researcher. I’ve seen the power of good planning to create liveable, inclusive, future-ready places. I’ve also seen how easily it can be derailed by short-term thinking — and how costly that can be for clients, communities, and councils alike. Greiss Planning exists to bring clarity, rigour, and steady leadership to the approvals process, so good projects can move forward with confidence.
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This article reports on Mayor George Greiss calling for stronger regional collaboration across Campbelltown, Camden and Wollondilly, arguing Macarthur needs a united advocacy position to respond to two pressures: accelerating population growth and the ongoing shortage of local jobs. Drawing on figures from his Mayoral Minute, Greiss highlights the pace of change in the region — significant increases in population and dwellings over recent years, with further growth projected — and frames the challenge as more than housing numbers: it’s about whether infrastructure, services and employment keep up with that growth.
A central argument is equity and identity. Greiss notes high commuter outflows (with a large share of workers leaving Campbelltown daily, echoed in neighbouring LGAs) and says a coordinated Macarthur approach would strengthen the case for funding and attention from state and federal governments. The article also emphasises his place-based message: Macarthur is part of Western Sydney, but it is also distinct, and its future shouldn’t be lost in broader metropolitan growth strategies. Overall, it positions Greiss as advocating for regional unity to secure fair investment in transport, social infrastructure, liveability, and long-term sustainability.
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