BUILT ENVIRONMENT MEETS PARLIAMENT.

The article reports on the 2010 Built Environment Meets Parliament (BEMP), an annual summit of an alliance of leading property industry associations and Members of Parliament in Australia. Some of the participants include the Australian Institute of Architects, the Green Building Council of Australia and the Consult Australia. The central focus of the event is the discussion paper entitled "Spotlight on Australia's Capital Cities," by Sue Holliday and KPMG. Recommendations were made, including improving development assessment processes.