In recent times, the affordability and supply of housing has occupied the minds of many. In some cities it has seemingly become a crisis. Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland stand out in this regard. The softening of the market recently with drops in prices has eased the concerns somewhat,
but the underlying issues of supply, regulation and other factors, still persist.
Has planning (as traditionally understood) failed by ignoring the role of markets to some extent? And what of the traditional role of suburbs in providing the foundations of healthy social infrastructure?