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Sydney’s Inner West Council faces backlash over a plan to build 31,000 homes, sparking protests over affordability, infrastructure, and green space.
Sydney’s Inner West Council faces community backlash over the Fairer Future Plan, which aims to build 31,000 homes in 15 years by rezoning land near transit hubs like Marrickville and Ashfield, favoring six to 11-storey developments while protecting heritage areas.
Critics, including residents and former officials, worry the plan strains infrastructure, reduces green space, and offers too little affordable housing—only 2% of large developments must be low-cost—while supporters argue increased supply could lower rents.
Protests erupted at a public forum, with tensions over transparency and fairness, as the council reviews 3,146 submissions ahead of an extraordinary meeting.
The debate coincides with state government plans for 8,000 homes along Parramatta Road, intensifying regional housing discussions.
El Inner West Council de Sydney se enfrenta a una reacción violenta por un plan para construir 31.000 viviendas, provocando protestas por la asequibilidad, la infraestructura y el espacio verde.