What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to explore the tension between heritage preservation and housing affordability in NSW.

March 13, 2026Open Access

Balancing Heritage and Development in Australia

Key Points

The aim is to explore the tension between heritage preservation and housing affordability in NSW.
Analysis of NSW heritage laws
Critique of economic perspectives on heritage
Discussion of community values in heritage considerations
NSW heritage laws contribute to the housing affordability crisis
Preserving unremarkable buildings limits development opportunities
A broader view of heritage includes social and economic benefits for urban planning

Abstract

This blog post explores how the Centre for Independent Studies argues that NSW heritage laws exacerbate the housing affordability crisis by preserving unremarkable buildings, thus restricting development. It critiques a narrow economic view of heritage that neglects community values, highlighting that a broader understanding of heritage's social and economic benefits is essential for sustainable urban planning.

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