A historic shop front and rooftop used in an iconic Australian movie scene could be at risk from demolition and … More
Category: Housing
Why we need to save these stunning Dulwich Hill homes
Below is a edited copy of an email sent by the author to Inner West Council’s Ashfield (Djarrawunang) Ward Councillors … More
Inside Inner West Council’s long-awaited plans for Parramatta Rd
Over the last few decades, Sydneysiders have been repeatedly promised urban renewal of the city’s very own ‘varicose vein’ – … More
Marrickville’s eccentric industrial icon to be replaced by affordable housing
It’s been immortalised on tea towels, greeting cards and posters and lampooned for its outrageous lime mint colour scheme and … More
Why is Sydney enjoying the high life?
There was a time when high-rise buildings were the natural enemy of community activists. They were practically seen as the … More
Western Sydney is ready for growth: mayors
Western Sydney’s councils are embracing growth. That was the clear message from a lunch held by the Urban Development Institute … More
Are granny flats a housing solution?
Sydney property owners are making big money out of their backyards, with the number of granny flats and new dual … More
From factories to frappes: sad job loss sites help urban renewal
Remember how clothing manufacturer Bonds created a collective national black mood in 2009 by announcing it would shut down its … More
High-rise has always had its NIMBYs
According to the Oxford Dictionary, the phrase ‘NIMBY’ – meaning a ‘Not in My Backyard’ resident activist – first appeared … More
Rezoning reviews – is the system working?
In October 2012, the NSW Government announced a bold new process to allow developers and landowners to challenge council rezoning … More
