Govt needs to build housing. [they don't care what type] at the lowest possible cost to themselves. Those that build housing, DEVELOPERS, want to build as cheaply as possible, housing that can be sold as expensively as possible.
So Govt. controls where developers can build, so they can control housing. BUT developers will only build what pays them. The more govt, need housing, the more leverage Developers have, and so the more expensive housing will end up being. See PROOF
Bloody spot on mate. I appreciate and commend those who stand up and make a very important issue known that is under everyones nose. I have myself lost everything due to the incresing cost of living. Firstly my house in sydney which in my case i had to relocate to a rural way of living to try and survive as sydney became to much to bare. now i am forced to live in a public housing enviroment and am losing my marriage to unaffordability to provide what australia use to be about. Good on ya mate.
The optimal population size for cities is between 750,000 to 950,000 thousand people, and planning policies alone will not stop a city from growing past this point. Having electoral systems like the proportional system that exists in Tasmania that enourages decentralisation and regionalism might help in stopping mega cities from emerging.
Thanks. I definitely agree with you regarding our planning system, at least regarding its lack of vision. Of course planners think otherwise. They think of themselves as true visionaries, just like when they built the high-rise towers of the 1950s & 60s for public housing. Now they want to shove everyone into these things whether they like it or not. Of course developers love it, and now the Federal Government is going to bail them out, because overseas money has dried up. How convenient!
Essentially, we have a political and planning system that doesn't encourage vision. It is about short-term gains, turning a profit and holding onto power and influence. If government terms were longer and there was an easier way to keep governments and politicians in check (other than sacking and appointing auditors/administrators) then I think we'd have better planning for a start. Unfortunately, there is no perfect system as there are many and varied desires and choices in a "free" society.
There's a railway, several air routes, and long-haul buses that lead to Melbourne from Sydney, as well as a couple of different road routes if you prefer driving. I also hear there are competitive rates for moving all your furniture down there. When are you leaving?
I don't really know Sydney's situation. I think cities should have smart growth. A city should expand slowly to make sure they do not sprawl out too quickly and end up being too dependent on transportation by car.
Unfortunately, policies implemented in Sydney have been anything but smart. Many things have contributed including tax payer funded property speculation known as "negative gearing", land supply, 50,000 extra residents p/a, & corruption at State & Local levels. To confirm, look at the Sydney Morning Herald website. We have a crisis in power generation, water, public transport, & a "freeway" system monopolized by investment banks, with some residents paying $4,000 p/a in tolls. It's crazy.
So how then are people to get around .. or would you compel them to stay home. I thought we lived in a free country!!!
Public transport is nothing but a sick joke. State governments have certainly not spent any money to improve it & anyway as the man said it will never be god enough inless we have the density of Honk Kong . Great!
You are absolutely correct. Individual freedoms that we have gained over the past 60 years are being destroyed by a combination of corporate greed and crazy planning ideology.
With the way that oil prices are going up and up it looks like the car will go the way of the Dodo. How will we get around our suburbs then if we dont have cheap fuel?
I also cant understand why we need to keep increasing our population. This whole "one for Mum, one for Dad and one for the country" idea is just making our problems worse. Water shortages, high cost of housing, overcrowded roads and schools. Arent there enough people already?
Govt needs to build housing. [they don't care what type] at the lowest possible cost to themselves. Those that build housing, DEVELOPERS, want to build as cheaply as possible, housing that can be sold as expensively as possible.
So Govt. controls where developers can build, so they can control housing. BUT developers will only build what pays them. The more govt, need housing, the more leverage Developers have, and so the more expensive housing will end up being. See PROOF
arthurphillip 1 year ago
Bloody spot on mate. I appreciate and commend those who stand up and make a very important issue known that is under everyones nose. I have myself lost everything due to the incresing cost of living. Firstly my house in sydney which in my case i had to relocate to a rural way of living to try and survive as sydney became to much to bare. now i am forced to live in a public housing enviroment and am losing my marriage to unaffordability to provide what australia use to be about. Good on ya mate.
lovemetalmusic1 1 year ago
The optimal population size for cities is between 750,000 to 950,000 thousand people, and planning policies alone will not stop a city from growing past this point. Having electoral systems like the proportional system that exists in Tasmania that enourages decentralisation and regionalism might help in stopping mega cities from emerging.
rboniii 2 years ago
There is a lot of merit in what you are proposing. Thank you for your constructive contribution.
Wildhiland 2 years ago
A commendable effort, although it is more of a video treatise than a documentary.
I believe it's important to be passionate about local issues, such as planning and development.
Looking forward to seeing some more engaging videos from your point of view.
3DegreeSydney 3 years ago
Thanks. I definitely agree with you regarding our planning system, at least regarding its lack of vision. Of course planners think otherwise. They think of themselves as true visionaries, just like when they built the high-rise towers of the 1950s & 60s for public housing. Now they want to shove everyone into these things whether they like it or not. Of course developers love it, and now the Federal Government is going to bail them out, because overseas money has dried up. How convenient!
Wildhiland 3 years ago
Essentially, we have a political and planning system that doesn't encourage vision. It is about short-term gains, turning a profit and holding onto power and influence. If government terms were longer and there was an easier way to keep governments and politicians in check (other than sacking and appointing auditors/administrators) then I think we'd have better planning for a start. Unfortunately, there is no perfect system as there are many and varied desires and choices in a "free" society.
3DegreeSydney 3 years ago
Save Our Suburbs SUCKS!
wilde567477 3 years ago
Why so serious - it's all part of the plan!
Wildhiland 3 years ago
Unfortunately, I would prefer living in Melbourne more than Sydney.
lordcaowei17 3 years ago
There's a railway, several air routes, and long-haul buses that lead to Melbourne from Sydney, as well as a couple of different road routes if you prefer driving. I also hear there are competitive rates for moving all your furniture down there. When are you leaving?
3DegreeSydney 3 years ago
I don't really know Sydney's situation. I think cities should have smart growth. A city should expand slowly to make sure they do not sprawl out too quickly and end up being too dependent on transportation by car.
kickflipjr 4 years ago 2
Unfortunately, policies implemented in Sydney have been anything but smart. Many things have contributed including tax payer funded property speculation known as "negative gearing", land supply, 50,000 extra residents p/a, & corruption at State & Local levels. To confirm, look at the Sydney Morning Herald website. We have a crisis in power generation, water, public transport, & a "freeway" system monopolized by investment banks, with some residents paying $4,000 p/a in tolls. It's crazy.
Wildhiland 4 years ago
So how then are people to get around .. or would you compel them to stay home. I thought we lived in a free country!!!
Public transport is nothing but a sick joke. State governments have certainly not spent any money to improve it & anyway as the man said it will never be god enough inless we have the density of Honk Kong . Great!
click99a2000 4 years ago
You are absolutely correct. Individual freedoms that we have gained over the past 60 years are being destroyed by a combination of corporate greed and crazy planning ideology.
Wildhiland 3 years ago
With the way that oil prices are going up and up it looks like the car will go the way of the Dodo. How will we get around our suburbs then if we dont have cheap fuel?
I also cant understand why we need to keep increasing our population. This whole "one for Mum, one for Dad and one for the country" idea is just making our problems worse. Water shortages, high cost of housing, overcrowded roads and schools. Arent there enough people already?
davidericstevens 4 years ago
You have hit the nail on the head. Population will become the major issue, once people are willing to face up to reality.
Wildhiland 3 years ago
Please lets have a reasoned discussion. What facts were wrong? i want to know?
veilof 4 years ago