Will the South Village (South Village), to be developed on Princes Highway, Sydney's Southern District, be a "vibrant, integrated community"? The developer said so, but the architect said, "I don't think so."
Developer gallon (Deicorp) even invited Sharks captain Paul Gallen to speak on the high-density future of the area. "Kirrawee's South Village will be a real community, and you'll love it," he said in the brochure. But no one seems to buy the bill.
Chris, head of the (Western Sydney University) Department of Architecture, University of West Sydney? Professor Napo (Chris Knapp) says Sydney's new communities don't look special.
"people look at the rest of Australia and cities, or the international community, and people don't see how different we are," he said.
Community development is strikingly similar in areas such as Kogarah, on the southern outskirts of (Darling Square), Darling Square in downtown Sydney, and Canterbury Road and Dee Why,.
"if a city looks ordinary and consistent, people won't like it, not to mention its residents will take care of it," Professor Napo said.
The Nancun development project is not only incompatible with the local customs, but also not recognized by all Sutherland Shire residents. Gallon plans to build seven buildings here, with a total of 749 apartments and a shopping mall, ranging from 5 to 13 floors.
The city council also did not seem to be enthusiastic about the project, and they did not approve the development.
"the city council does not support the development of the community in the form of a gallon proposal," a council spokesman said.
She said the city council had submitted several submissions to the NSW government during the approval process, expressing concern about the height and density of the building in the project and the impact of the development on traffic and parking in the region.
"the URA is concerned about the size of the development, the form and height of the building, and how it is proposed to integrate with the existing Kirrawee town center," she said.
She said the council maintained a "constructive working relationship" with developers in hopes of improving roads and building parks.
Community activist Neil de Nett is critical of the size of the village and its impact on local infrastructure.
"it's a monstrous monster," he said. It occupies the sky, and you can see it from all sides.
"the style of this community is completely different from that of Kirrawee. It will have a serious impact on schools, shops and parking lots in Kirawee. "
A spokeswoman for Deicorp said the South Village's design maintained the "rural atmosphere" in the suburbs, while allowing residents to communicate with each other in the park's facilities as if they were residents of a community.
She said the development was near the railway station. "Local and state authorities are working with our project team to immediately improve the streets around our community."
Taking into account transportation, building height and development scale, the original Planning Review Board approved the concept plan for the development in 2012.
A spokesman for the Planning and Environment Department in New South Wales said the approval provided "clear requirements" to ensure that the buildings can be best designed in line with industry best practices.
Professor Chris Knapp, director of architecture at the University of West Sydney, said he thought it might not be fair to refer to the community as a "monster."
"but we can talk about what this community looks like, which is a fairly traditional developer-led project that conforms to the aesthetic standard of" modern "appearance," he said.
However, Professor Napo said, "this community does not ignite people's souls and make them love them."
Professor Napo said developers have made a lot of efforts to link the development to existing native vegetation and the history of the region.
He supported an increase in housing density throughout Sydney, especially in areas with multiple transport options and previously industrial land.
But he said: "the 13-story building will create a greater sense of tension in the area because the project is the first time for the area. These buildings can be visually disruptive. But over time, other integrated developments will follow. "
Architect Penelope Sedler (Penelope Seidler) said proper provision of open space, transportation, schools and shopping facilities are essential.
Sedler also expressed concern about two potential developments in Sydney's commercial centre.
"at the ring wharf, a 59-story building replaced the golden field (Gold Fields) building, which hides the sun from (George Street) on George Street, which is a bad plan," she said. This building will dominate the area. "
"at the same time, Barangaroo's casino development will also be a disaster, the casino will occupy the business center, the development project should not be approved."
The general construction boom in Sydney
Here are other development projects with the same polarizing views
Dee (Dee Why): from Meriton's $400 million lighthouse (Lighhouse) development in Dee's new city centre, including two 17-story towers, has 351 apartments.
At the site of (Sydney Entertainment Centre), Sydney's entertainment center, (Darling Square):, Darling Square, Lendlease's development includes 1500 apartments. Kogarah: mid-density apartment buildings have been developed along the Prince's Highway (The Princes Highway).
The development of an apartment along the street of (Canterbury Road) on Canterbury Road has been criticized. These developments have strained local infrastructure and turned the area into a "noisy, polluted and abominable environment".
One of Sydney's most densely populated areas will be one of the many apartment blocks that have sprung up in (Green Square), but there are concerns that Green Square does not match the right public transport.