How do you add density to a ‘NIMBY’ neighbourhood? Ask a local

We moved to the north shore for the usual reason – schools. We hit the jackpot with our street and neighbours: street parties organised by a stalwart old-timer, sylvan surrounds, children slipping through fences to play, an active WhatsApp group with herb gardens on call. It was unexpected and beautiful.. The NSW government wants to accelerate housing supply. The first stage has been gazetted and will increase density within 400 metres of certain railway stations in Greater Sydney.

Let me say up front: I am not opposed, per se, to the state government’s plan to increase density and to build homes around stations. Indeed, within most factions in this debate in Ku-ring-gai, there is agreement that the current housing situation is untenable and solutions are needed. Density near transport makes sense to most people, including me.

Critical NSW government policies, for starters, are at risk of being gaily abandoned. The target for the urban tree canopy is an increase to 40 per cent by 2036. Councils cannot meet this unless it is baked into development.Ku-ring-gai Council’s strategic plan identifies that residents care about community connections, leafiness, and increasing the breadth of local voices heard. In a recent council survey of the Minns proposal, over-45s were over-represented.

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