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City Planning Works

In late December 2025, City Planning Works received approval for a Mascot project of nearly 50,000 square metres of office space in five 8 storey towers above a parking podium with 400-500 spaces. The firm’s role was as Application Project Manager and Design Manager. Working with Development Manager Balance Property Group, the consultants were Crone Architects, WSP Engineers and Taylor Brammer Landscape Architects. Approval was given by the Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel in the face of opposition from Council.

About City Planning Works

In this challenging time of rapid urban growth, CITY PLANNING WORKS affirms our belief in the power of urban planning and design to improve the lives of city dwellers.

Informed urban planning and urban design are essential to managing the rapid growth of our cities. CITY PLANNING WORKS is committed to providing sustainable, practical and ethical planning and design solutions for the urban built environment. Our nearly 60 years of diverse experience and detailed knowledge inform the advice we give private and public sector clients. 

Our firm has:

  • championed urban development projects designed to house Australia's growing population and workforce
  • designed, written and implemented planning policies, strategies, studies and development guidelines
  • compiled and project managed development applications in many industry sectors
  • managed master plans for large urban interventions and
  • assisted individuals to realise approvals for homes and alterations.
Whether working on projects large or small, we apply our practical and strategic advice with diligence and care. CITY PLANNING WORKS is committed to collaborating with public and private clients to achieve optimal outcomes for the benefit of the city as a whole. Where necessary, we have recommended and guided litigating to achieve desirable development outcomes. 

City Planning Works Services

Urban Planning

  • Championing great planning outcomes
  • Urban planning project co-ordination
  • Rezoning applications (planning proposals)
  • Management of design and DA projects
  • Negotiation with councils and community groups
  • Expert evidence and testimony for appeals
  • Litigation support
  • Development Applications (DAs, s8.2, s4.55)
  • Statements of Environmental Effects (SEEs)

Who We Are

Michael Neustein

ARB Reg No 3358 BArch MCom LFRAIA HonFAIUS RPIA(Fellow) FAPI FAIM

Director

Michael Founded City Planning Works (and its predecessors) over 40 years ago. Managing the approvals process from regulation to litigation, Michael provides statutory, strategic and compliance advice, prepares SEEs and advises how best to meet local and state approval requirements. An experienced expert witness, he is adept at presenting urban planning/design evidence before the LEC. Michael Neustein is immediate past Chairman of the Australian Institute of Urban Studies NSW. In recognition of his long service to the Australian Institute of Urban Studies, he was awarded an Honorary Fellowship. He has been made a Life Fellow of the AIA in recognition of his long service to that Institute.

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PO Box 636 Bondi Junction NSW 1355 Australia