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The Age
05-05-2025
- Business
- The Age
The Sydney heritage home owners worried they'll be swamped by apartments
David Tindale was philosophical when he first learnt the upper north shore street where he bought his 1930s house decades ago would be rezoned for high-rise apartments close to the railway station. 'We thought, 'C'est la vie', we've had a good 20 years here. We figured we would sell the house to a developer and find somewhere new. Then later we started to realise, we've got a big problem.' Tindale is among frustrated owners of more than 70 locally heritage-listed houses that have been ring-fenced from development under plans to increase housing density around Roseville, Lindfield, Killara and Gordon railway stations in the Ku-ring-gai council area. The upshot, the owners argue, is their houses will be surrounded by apartments that will potentially block sunlight, impinge on their privacy and reduce the value of their properties. It's the most recent battle over balancing preservation with progress in Ku-ring-gai. The Minns government's push to reshape Sydney's suburbs with more intensive development along the rail corridor has been fiercely resisted by the local council and created mixed fortunes for home owners as property developers rush to replace freestanding homes with apartments. Loading The NSW government excluded heritage-listed properties from its transport-oriented development (TOD) scheme, which last May rezoned land within 400 metres of the four railway stations to allow buildings up to six storeys to deliver 23,200 homes. The council took the government to court in an attempt to block the plans and devised a compromise scheme, which was exhibited last month. Under the council's proposal, buildings up to 28 storeys would be allowed within 800 metres of railway stations. The council said it had aimed to position larger developments away from areas with a high concentration of locally heritage-listed homes or heritage conservation areas (HCAs). The council also proposes to grant development rights to heritage properties in higher-density areas if developers incorporate the protected buildings into their projects. Tindale said the plans were 'leaving a little anachronistic slice of heritage for no reason'.
Sydney Morning Herald
05-05-2025
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
The Sydney heritage home owners worried they'll be swamped by apartments
David Tindale was philosophical when he first learnt the upper north shore street where he bought his 1930s house decades ago would be rezoned for high-rise apartments close to the railway station. 'We thought, 'C'est la vie', we've had a good 20 years here. We figured we would sell the house to a developer and find somewhere new. Then later we started to realise, we've got a big problem.' Tindale is among frustrated owners of more than 70 locally heritage-listed houses that have been ring-fenced from development under plans to increase housing density around Roseville, Lindfield, Killara and Gordon railway stations in the Ku-ring-gai council area. The upshot, the owners argue, is their houses will be surrounded by apartments that will potentially block sunlight, impinge on their privacy and reduce the value of their properties. It's the most recent battle over balancing preservation with progress in Ku-ring-gai. The Minns government's push to reshape Sydney's suburbs with more intensive development along the rail corridor has been fiercely resisted by the local council and created mixed fortunes for home owners as property developers rush to replace freestanding homes with apartments. Loading The NSW government excluded heritage-listed properties from its transport-oriented development (TOD) scheme, which last May rezoned land within 400 metres of the four railway stations to allow buildings up to six storeys to deliver 23,200 homes. The council took the government to court in an attempt to block the plans and devised a compromise scheme, which was exhibited last month. Under the council's proposal, buildings up to 28 storeys would be allowed within 800 metres of railway stations. The council said it had aimed to position larger developments away from areas with a high concentration of locally heritage-listed homes or heritage conservation areas (HCAs). The council also proposes to grant development rights to heritage properties in higher-density areas if developers incorporate the protected buildings into their projects. Tindale said the plans were 'leaving a little anachronistic slice of heritage for no reason'.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
HCA hosting annual tasting fundraiser
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Join a local nonprofit organization in celebrating the disability community while trying out some of the Southern Tier's tastiest treats. Helping Celebrate Abilities is hosting the 17th Annual Tasteful Day for HCA on March 21. The fundraiser features food and beverage tastings, vendors, auctions, live music, educational opportunities, and more. Money raised during the event will go to the HCAs pre-school expansion project. The project will add classroom space and an indoor playground while making the building more accessible for everyone. Marketing and Development Coordinator Alexis Sorbello says the individuals at the HCA look forward to volunteering and meeting new people. 'It's so important for them to get out into the community so people know they're no different than anybody else. And don't be scared to talk to them when you see them out in public or at this event. They're normal people, they just think a little differently than we do,' said Sorbello. The event will take place from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel in Binghamton. Tickets are $30 dollars in advance. To purchase, visit Leadership Alliance CEO discusses Broome Tech Park at BU Big Dipper 2 opens for the season HCA hosting annual tasting fundraiser Food and Farm Showcase: Coles Maple Syrup Suspect charged with murder in death of JR Gaudet Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
