Sydney's Ugliest Road Set for Major Development Boom

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Plans by the Minns government to rezone and develop 8,000 new homes along Parramatta Road in Leichhardt and Camperdown have been hailed as a major boost to housing in the city's inner west. The proposed rezoning would complement existing work with Inner West council, Burwood and Canada Bay council, and is set to transform the area into a vibrant community with more homes, jobs, and public transport.

Key Takeaways:

  • The proposed rezoning of Parramatta Road would cover an 8,000-home development along the Inner West local government area, with a focus on delivering more homes for people to revitalise the area.
  • The plan relies on existing transport infrastructure, including bus, light rail, and train routes, rather than proposed light rail, which was previously considered but ultimately stalled due to concerns about congestion.
  • The development would cater to a range of housing options, including apartments of between six and 20 storeys, and would complement existing public schools, hospitals, and green spaces.
  • Inner West council's Fairer Future plan proposes 31,000 new homes in higher-density areas around Ashfield and Petersham, rather than the government's transport-oriented development.
  • Significance projects along Parramatta Road, including the WestConnex Dive site, have been declared state significant, with plans for 20-storey buildings and 500 units, including 200 affordable housing for key workers.

Statistics:

  • 8,000 new homes proposed for development along Parramatta Road in Leichhardt and Camperdown.
  • 31,000 new homes proposed in Inner West council's Fairer Future plan.
  • 200 affordable housing units planned for key workers on the WestConnex Dive site.
  • Up to 19,600 homes approved for Greater densities at Homebush and North Burwood.
  • 514 km of existing bus routes, light rail, and train routes along the Parramatta Road corridor.

Sources:

  • Byline: Anne Davies, Sydney Morning Herald.
  • NSW Government announcement.
  • Interview with NSW Premier Chris Minns.
  • Interview with Inner West mayor Darcy Byrne.
  • Inner West council meeting on 22 September.
  • NSW Planning and Public Spaces Minister Paul Scully.