I was recently invited to guest speak at Barra Brui Probus Club where I spoke 45 mins on:
the National Housing Accord and its target of delivering 1.2 million well located homes in 5 years
the achievability of NSW’s share of 377,000 homes by 2029
key provisions of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act including strategic planning, LEPs, DCPs, SEPPs, and infrastructure contributions
the implications of uplifting Ku-ring-gai’s dwellings from 46,000 to 100,000+ without any commitment for planning or infrastructure funding
We then opened up for Q&A where residents shared their concerns about the impacts on congestion, parking, amenities, and general quality of life.
I said that I hoped council will proceed with establishing an alternate LEP / DCP that better addresses liveability and diverse dwellings without taking the one-size-fits-all approach.
I was complimented for speaking without notes and not having any grey hair. But by the time these housing policies are implemented, I will probably have a few!
