<h1>Experts Call for Legal Reform to Enable Compact, Transit-Oriented Redevelopment and Unlock Underutilised Land for Inclusive Housing</h1> Urban planning experts at a regional workshop urged legal and regulatory reform to enable compact, transit-oriented redevelopment, stressing that current land scarcity and rapid urbanisation increase infrastructure costs and social risk. Speakers recommended updating planning laws to prioritize densification, streamline redevelopment approvals, unlock underutilised private land, strengthen public-transport-oriented zoning, and incorporate digital planning tools and inclusive housing mandates. The event, convened under a state urban development initiative, focused on drafting actionable policy recommendations and pilot projects to align statutory frameworks with sustainable, efficient land-use and housing objectives.