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Jan 6, 07:08

Riverwood NIMBYs Petition Against Social Housing for Elderly Women

Residents of Hardwicke Street, Riverwood, are petitioning against a 29-apartment social housing complex for elderly women, citing concerns about property devaluation, neighborhood character, and safety, despite a 62,590-person waiting list and a 221,500 dwelling shortage in NSW social housing.

Riverwood NIMBYs Petition Against Social Housing for Elderly Women

Residents of Hardwicke Street, Riverwood, are petitioning against a 29-apartment social housing complex for elderly women, citing concerns about property devaluation, neighborhood character, and safety, despite a 62,590-person waiting list and a 221,500 dwelling shortage in NSW social housing.

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What are the potential long-term implications of sustained NIMBY opposition to social housing developments in Sydney, and what strategies could mitigate these challenges?

The Hardwicke Street case highlights the challenges facing NSW's efforts to address its housing crisis. The opposition to the social housing complex, despite the severe shortage and the vulnerability of the intended residents, foreshadows potential difficulties in implementing Premier Minns's reforms aimed at increasing housing density and fast-tracking construction. The success of these reforms in 2025 will be crucial in determining whether the state can make significant progress in alleviating its housing crisis.

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Dec 8, 13:06

UK Government Unveils Plan to Build 1.5 Million Homes, Bypassing Local Councils

The UK government plans to build 1.5 million homes by streamlining planning rules, bypassing local councils for applications meeting local development criteria, to tackle a housing shortage where first-time buyer prices are eight times the average income; however, critics express concerns about resi...

UK Government Unveils Plan to Build 1.5 Million Homes, Bypassing Local Councils

The UK government plans to build 1.5 million homes by streamlining planning rules, bypassing local councils for applications meeting local development criteria, to tackle a housing shortage where first-time buyer prices are eight times the average income; however, critics express concerns about resi...

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What is the UK government's plan to address the housing shortage and what are its potential impacts?

The UK government aims to build 1.5 million homes by the end of this parliament, streamlining planning rules to bypass local council committees for applications meeting local development criteria. This will expedite the process, potentially reducing housing costs and increasing supply but also potentially overlooking local concerns.

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