Today marks another important day for housing in Victoria: the introduction of the Mid-Rise Code into the planning scheme via Amendment VC300. As part of the planning reforms promised in 2023, Amendment VC300 is aimed at improving feasibility, certainty and approval timeframes for medium‑density housing, by introducing ‘deemed to comply’ standards for mid-rise residential development. […]

The UPco team is made up of all sorts of characters, and every one of them has a story. This time, we’re catching up with Associate, Tim Norton, who hails from the UK (but is now right at home in Melbourne). What’s your name, and your role at UPco? Tim Norton, and I’m an Associate […]

‘Rights. Justice. Action.’ This was the theme of 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD) – and at UPco, it led us to consider how we can contribute to this cause. As planners, we are uniquely positioned to influence outcomes for all members of the community, particularly in the delivery of much-needed housing – and we’re increasingly […]

The UPco team is made up of all sorts of characters, and every one of them has a story. This time, we’re taking a peek into the life of Jacqui, our inimitable Office Manager. What’s your name, and your role at UPco? Jacqui Cottrell. I’ve been handling all things admin at UPco for a good […]