Matt Collins
@mattcollins
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CEO @pia_planning. Passionate about planning, transport, urbanism and sustainability. Retweet or like ≠ endorsement.
Brisbane, Australia
Joined May 2007
According to @wef, a 1 megawatt data centre could consume up to 25.5 million litres of water each year for cooling, equal to the daily water use of about 300,000 people. https://t.co/uMy7txhcO6
abc.net.au
Australia has more than 250 data centres and more in the pipeline, prompting experts to warn against using drinking water to cool servers.
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The data centre boom shows why good planning matters. Behind every new data centre is a real demand on water, electricity and other infrastructure. Integrated land-use planning helps ensure communities benefit from growth, not bear the costs.
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The surge in investor housing loans in Australia won't have come as any surprise to our followers. 😀
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The 1st publication from the 2025 Cooperative Election survey was launched yesterday prepared by the Macquarie Housing & Urban Research Centre, this report explores perceptions of housing affordability and perceived solutions (thread)
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Planning Institute of Australia (VIC) are seeking a Senior Policy Officer. This dual-focused role contributes to both national advocacy priorities and the policy and advocacy work within our Victorian Division. APPLY NOW!
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"Advisors and policy wonks already have a fairly good and detailed idea of what reform is needed in almost every area of government. It has always been a question of inadequate political will and opportunity to initiate the necessary reform."
thesaturdaypaper.com.au
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In my job as a demographer and business consultant (yes, I do things beside sharing maps and charts) I constantly come across business owners that are convinced that the loss of some car parks would eat into their profits. Research from across the world suggests otherwise.
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Recent legislative efforts in states nationwide highlight a growing movement to reduce parking requirements. While the approach varies, the theme is clear: outdated parking mandates are an obstacle to housing affordability and sustainable development.
planning.org
Recent legislative efforts in Washington, Connecticut, Colorado, Minnesota and Montana highlight a growing movement to reduce or eliminate parking requirements. While each state’s approach varies,...
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I wonder if the commentators fretting about the growth in the numbers of planners per dwelling would like to go back to the 1950s when suburbanization was often little more than informal settlement? High quality cities need high quality design, requiring skilled professionals.
During the 1950s 1/3 of suburban houses constructed in Australia were owner-built (Greig 1997). Here's Allport's (1987) depiction of the process. Much of planning strategy and regulation since that era has aimed to avoid the informality and infrastructure deficits of that model.
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During the 1950s 1/3 of suburban houses constructed in Australia were owner-built (Greig 1997). Here's Allport's (1987) depiction of the process. Much of planning strategy and regulation since that era has aimed to avoid the informality and infrastructure deficits of that model.
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This is interesting — “The Hidden Wealth of Cities” by the World Bank, on how the PUBLIC SPACES in cities are a great economic investment and asset rather than a cost or liability. But too many cities aren’t taking smart advantage of the economic benefits. https://t.co/714nutzIYK
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🌿 Urban biodiversity isn’t just parks and pigeons. It’s tiny ecosystems hidden in plain sight. 🦋 From leaf litter to rain gardens, micro forests to green roofs, cities are full of wild secrets helping nature (and us) thrive.
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Canadian urbanist @BrentToderian teamed up with the city of Paris and, in particular, its mayor, Anne Hidalgo, on a new exhibition, From Paris to Belém, that shines a light on cities and global climate action. https://t.co/VKzroc6E8S
momentummag.com
Canadian urbanist Brent Toderian teamed up with Paris and, in particular, Mayor Anne Hidalgo on a new exhibition, From Paris to Belém.
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To create the housing, infrastructure, and resilient communities Australia needs, we need to invest in planners. PIA’s new survey shows why it’s urgent — and what the next government must do. https://t.co/Ls3hRuN3HA
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Some good points about what would actually help fix the housing crisis, starting with the need for many levers:
theconversation.com
Housing announcements are everywhere right now, but few are based on evidence. Here’s what the politicians aren’t talking about, but should be.
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Planning Institute of Australia (QLD) are seeking a State Manager (Qld & NT). This key role works closely with our members, and is critical for delivering our Strategic Plan, advancing our advocacy agenda, and supporting the planning profession. APPLY NOW!
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Connecting the supply & demand data would be a good first step. But developing a national settlement strategy to plan for population change, housing & infrastructure needs + more would be even better. https://t.co/NKvvODH1hW
@AlanKohler #ittakesaplanner
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