First look at divisive $150m plans
The City of Sydney has unveiled designs for a $150 million civic square that will replace several buildings near Town Hall. Despite public backlash regarding the cost and scale, the council is moving forward with the project to mitigate urban heat.
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Urban development projects often spark debate between city planners prioritizing sustainability and residents concerned about heritage and fiscal responsibility.
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Share A A A The City of Sydney is forging ahead with plans to bulldoze seven buildings opposite Town Hall to create a $150 million civic square featuring native trees and water fountains, new designs reveal, despite a backlash over the project’s cost and scale.
Lord Mayor Clover Moore’s council in February voted to accelerate demolition of the buildings, including Woolworths supermarket, to make way for the long-promised public plaza at the corner of George, Park and Pitt streets in the heart of the central business district. It is expected to be finished in about six years.
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