There was a time when high-rise buildings were the natural enemy of community activists. They were practically seen as the … More
Category: Urban renewal
The taxi trick that makes cities “appy”
If Sydney is going to become a more sustainable city that reduces its reliance on the private motor car, then … 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
Does rugby league help us plan Sydney?
THE sight of more than 16,000 fans crammed into a soggy and bedraggled Leichhardt Oval in early April confirmed that Sydney … More
Pop-up shops: are they the solution or problem?
Soon after it first opened in 2000, the Italian Forum development was a thriving part of Leichhardt which featured an … 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
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