In May, The Paddington Society joined an alliance of community groups across New South Wales called Doing Density Better (DDB). The alliance was formed in response to the impact on local communities of recent NSW Government planning changes, including Transport Oriented Development rezonings, Low and Mid-Rise Housing provisions, and the State Significant Development approval pathway. DDB is part of the Better Planning Network.
Jacqui Brosnan, Chair of DDB, said “These changes are too often producing housing outcomes that are neither affordable nor liveable, and in many cases resulting in a net loss of housing, particularly affordable studio and one-bedroom apartments. While additional housing and density are needed across Sydney, Doing Density Better believes the current mass rezonings are causing fear, insecurity and displacement, while eroding trust in the planning system.”
In Paddington, we are seeing the impact of these changes at 160 Oxford Street, the Verona, 8-10 New McLean Street Edgecliff, New South Head Road and further afield with the proposed Woollahra train station.
Currently DDB consists of 22 community action groups, supporting each other as they oppose individual developments, talking with members of parliament about better approaches, contributing to the debate in the media and participating in community meetings across greater Sydney.
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