Clover Moore Supports Sydney Uni Public Forum for 28 April

PUBLIC FORUM ON NORTH EVELEIGH

Sydney University will begin a discussion with the community about proposals for the renewal of North Eveleigh, at a public forum at Carriageworks on Wednesday 28 April.

Students and the education sector play a vital role in Sydney's economy. The possible redevelopment of North Eveleigh could assist us to meet key Sustainable Sydney 2030 targets including:

• a sustainable development with significantly reduced greenhouse gas footprint and low water use;
• support for cycling and walking in the local area-with cycle paths, end of trip facilities like bike parking and showers, and footpath seating with good street trees for shade;
• a low rate of car ownership and car use, including low levels of private parking especially considering North Eveleigh's proximity to the railway;
• a diverse precinct of housing, commercial, cultural and community uses, employment, visitors and activity-so that the development itself and the local streets and surrounding area are well activated, stimulating the local economy, local shops and improving safety and security day and night;
• an inclusion of affordable housing-so that key workers and students are part of the growing community; and
• a permeable and open urban design with a fine grain and a human scale with good integration to the station and surrounding areas-a place where the community feels welcome, part of the local streets not apart from the local streets.

I believe any redevelopment proposal for North Eveleigh must incorporate these key principles. I encourage you to attend Sydney University's meeting and provide feedback.

Information

Sydney University Community Forum about North Eveleigh: Wednesday, 28 April 2010 6.30-8pm, Track B - Carriage Works, Wilson Street, Eveleigh.