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 the opening of a newly completed social and affordable housing apartment complex in Campbelltown’s town centre, positioning it as a model for future delivery across Sydney and NSW. NSW Premier Chris Minns visited the Warby Street site with Mayor George Greiss and local MP Greg Warren, meeting residents who have already moved in. The six-storey development includes a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and is intended to provide secure housing for a range of residents, including young families and people at risk of homelessness.
A key theme is delivery method: the building was purchased “off the plan” with a stated $22 million state investment and will be managed by Homes NSW. The article frames this as a way to accelerate supply by acquiring shovel-ready projects close to transport and amenities, and sets the development in the context of broader housing need, including long social housing waitlists. Overall, it presents the project as a practical response to housing pressure and an example of coordinated government action at local and state level.
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