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News Item Planning – a new approach? by REDWatch, last updated: Jun 17, 2013 12:36 PM
Planning and Development Application (DA) processes in NSW are changing with major implications for the inner city. The SSH asked REDWatch spokesperson Geoff Turnbull to explain some of the issues in the June 2013 issue of the Souyth Sydney Herald.
News Item Growth targets inner city by REDWatch, last updated: Jun 17, 2013 12:32 PM
If you live on a major transport corridor and are close to the city your area will likely be targeted to absorb the extra homes and jobs for Sydney’s growth under the Draft Metropolitan Strategy for Sydney to 2031. The Metro Strategy is to be Sydney’s regional plan. All sub-regional and local plans in the New Planning System for NSW have to be consistent with it. Geoff Turnbull looks at the issues in the July 2013 issue of the South Sydney Herald.
News Item REDWatch on the New Planning System Challenges by REDWatch, last updated: Jun 17, 2013 12:13 PM
In this panel presentation by REDWatch Spokesperson Geoff Turnbull on "Citizens and city making: Who should be involved and how?" to a forum held by the Henry Halloran Trust at Sydney University on 18 April 2013, Geoff outlines, a couple of days afterr the release of the White Paper some of the challenges for community groups like REDWatch in the proposed New Planning System for NSW.
News Item Barry's Part 3A - The New Planning System for NSW? by REDWatch, last updated: Jun 17, 2013 12:03 PM
This is the text of Geoff Turnbull's presentation to "A New Planning System For NSW: White Paper Panel Debate" organised by Sydney University Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning on 13 June 2013. Each panellist was asked to identify an opportunity and a challenge with the "New Planning System".
News Item BPN Key Issues and Submission Guide by REDWatch, last updated: Jun 17, 2013 11:16 AM
This is the Better Planning Network (BPN) Key Issues and Submission Guide for the NSW Planning Review White Paper and Planning Bills.
Event Greens Community Forum on Planning Reforms – Wed 12 June, Erskineville by REDWatch, last updated: Jun 10, 2013 04:39 PM
Join Marrickville and South Sydney Greens on Wednesday 12 June 2013 for a public forum about the State Government’s plans to radically overhaul the State’s planning laws. Hosted by: Marrickville Councillor Sylvie Ellsmore (Wali-North Ward) and City of Sydney Councillor Irene Doutney.
Event REDWatch Roundtable on REDWatch now and in the Future - 6 June 6pm by REDWatch, last updated: Jun 02, 2013 11:47 AM
This month’s REDWatch meeting will be a bit more introspective. We usually look at what is happening around us but this month we are turning the focus more back on REDWatch itself with Roundtable on REDWatch now and in the Future.
News Item BPN draws the heavyweights on NSW Planning by REDWatch, last updated: May 27, 2013 10:12 AM
For a volunteer-based community outfit, the Better Planning Network knows how to pull the big guns. Speaking at yesterday’s community forum was a broad array of politicians and planning luminaries of all persuasions. As Sydney state representative Alex Greenwich noted, “Any organisation that brings both the Reverend Fred Nile and myself to an event to speak certainly deserves to be congratulated.” reports Cameron Jewell for the Fifth Estate on 21 May 2013.
File BPN Fact Sheet - Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) by REDWatch, last updated: May 23, 2013 06:40 PM
One of the main changes in the prosed NSW New Planning System is to remove the current Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) from the Planning Act. In NSW ESD is referenced in 60 other Acts. It is proposed to replace ESD with "Sustainable Development" without the current principles that define ESD in the Act. The Department has not been clear in public forums about this change and its importance. This BPN Fact Sheet explains the issue. File is 221 KB PDF.
File BPN Forum - Issues Discussed by REDWatch, last updated: May 23, 2013 06:24 PM
This is a report on the Key Issues Discussed at the Better Planning Network Community Forum on the Planning White Paper in the NSW Parliament Theatrette on 20 May 2013. File is 332 KB PDF.
Event Public Forum on Planning & Development Law Changes - Redfern by REDWatch, last updated: May 17, 2013 10:30 PM
The planning system is changing and many more developments are proposed for the inner city. Your current right to comment on DAs will be removed for 80% of developments including many high-rise. Developers are happy but are you?
File Public Forum on Planning & Development Law Changes - Redfern Poster by REDWatch, last updated: May 17, 2013 10:27 PM
This is the poster for the REDWatch and ARAG Public Forum on Planning & Development Law Changes at Redfern Townhall on 27 May 2013. File is 554 KB PDF.
Event REDWatch Monthly Meeting - Roundtable on Social Division and Community Unity - 2 May 6pm by REDWatch, last updated: May 02, 2013 02:43 PM
This Roundtable Discussion is Exploring the Impact of Gentrification on Social Division and Community Unity. REDWatch Meets on the first Thursday of the month except January.
Event USyd Darlington Pedestrian & Cycle Strategy Consultation - 1 May 2013 by REDWatch, last updated: Apr 28, 2013 03:42 PM
Two community workshops will be held in May 2013 where participants will be provided with the findings of the consultant's research on the Sydney University's Pedestrian and Bicycle Access Strategy for Darlington. Below are the details from the University's add in the April 2013 edition of the South Sydney Herald.
Event North Eveleigh Affordable Housing & Parks Info Session - 20 March 2013 by REDWatch, last updated: Apr 28, 2013 02:07 PM
A community Information session is being held on the new City West Housing residential building proposed adjacent to the Carriageworks building. The plans for the proposed parks on the Newtown end of the site will also be available for inspection.
News Item Rachel Forster Hospital Exhibition - Until 22 March 2013 by REDWatch, last updated: Apr 28, 2013 02:07 PM
Below is an OCR copy of the notice about the exhibition sent to surrounding residents.
News Item Proposed traffic changes, Abercrombie Street, Darlington - Until 12 Mar by REDWatch, last updated: Apr 28, 2013 02:06 PM
As part of the Abercrombie Street Darlington Upgrade council is proposing a number of local traffic changes. They are looking for feedback about the proposal. Submissions must be made in writing, quoting reference number 2013/029493, before 6pm on 12 March 2013. The details of the proposal are set out in the letter below:
News Item Charles Kernan Reserve BBQ - Retain or Remove - by 8 March by REDWatch, last updated: Apr 28, 2013 02:06 PM
On 12 February Coucil wrote to residents arround the BBQ asking for their feedback following mixed coments received by Council about the well used BBQ. Below is the letter which REDWatch is circulating to those that use the BBQ but which migh be outside the Council notification area. Lawson St for example was not leafleted.
Link REDWatch Supports the Better Planning Network - See Video by REDWatch, last updated: Apr 28, 2013 02:05 PM
REDWatch supports the Better Planning Networks capmaign to achieve a fair NSW Planning System that protects our well-being, environment and heritage. Watch and share this 2min Better Planning Network video and show your support for the Better Planning Network Campaign.
Folder Metropolitan Strategy for Sydney 2031 - Sydney Regional Growth Plan by REDWatch, last updated: Apr 28, 2013 09:13 AM
Here we have collected material regarding the Metro Strategy for Sydney 2031 which creates the Strategic Planning framework for the Sydney area which feeds into the requirements for the Subregional Delivery Plans and the Local Plans.
 
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