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WA’s Planning Commission boss talks housing, density – and pushback

Emma Cole went from a City of Vincent councillor, to mayor, to the helm of the WA Planning Commission. Here’s why she maintains planning is “all about people”.

WA’s Planning Commission boss talks housing, density – and pushback

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