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flag Newcastle approved demolitions of historic retail streets, revealing a policy gap that fails to protect cohesive heritage districts.

flag Newcastle is struggling to protect its historic retail streets like Maitland Road, where individual buildings may lack standout value but collectively form irreplaceable heritage. flag Despite expert recommendations and advocacy to preserve them, the city approved demolitions, exposing a gap in policy: protection is assessed per building, not as part of cohesive districts. flag Advocates urge expanding heritage conservation areas to unlisted streets such as Nelson Street and Elder Street, and allowing higher-density development behind preserved facades to make preservation economically viable. flag This approach could revitalize retail spaces, support housing and public transport, and safeguard the city’s fading historic fabric.

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