Sydney Proposes Planning Changes for New Homes and Jobs in Pyrmont-Ultimo
What happened
The City of Sydney proposed changes to planning controls for the Pyrmont-Ultimo area. These changes aim to create up to 1,140 new homes, including 50 rent-capped affordable units. The proposals also create capacity for 6,970 new jobs, with retail space expected to generate an estimated 400 new jobs.
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Why it matters
The proposal increases housing and job capacity in a desirable area of Sydney. These plans build on previous efforts to meet housing targets set by the NSW Government. The changes also include expanding public open space and planting 220 new trees.
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Who's involved
- SydneyThe capital city of New South Wales where the planning changes are proposed.
- UltimoThe suburb within Sydney where the new homes and jobs will be created.
- Clover MooreLord Mayor of Sydney who endorsed the latest proposals.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- UltimoSpeculative
The suburb might see increased demand for local services and housing due to the creation of 1,140 new homes and 6,970 jobs.