What happened
Canberra-based start-up Urban Intelligence launched Daaisy, an AI tool designed to simplify development applications. Daaisy provides instant answers to questions regarding ACT zoning, legislation, and regulations, drawing exclusively from ACT government frameworks and integrated open-source geospatial data. This question-answer format aims to democratise the complex planning process, offering a defined body of knowledge distinct from generalised AI tools that may use outdated information. The tool, developed by founders Adrian Makeham-Kirchner and Pierre Huetter, launched last week and is free for public use.
Why it matters
Protracted development application timelines, averaging 74 days in Canberra, increase holding costs for property developers and construction firms. Daaisy's focused knowledge base and integration with official ACT data reduce reliance on general AI, preventing outdated information. This follows the NSW government's 2024 allocation of over $2.7 million to councils for AI-driven planning process improvements.
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