2024: The FAR, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Part 32
People and Local Character - Cred Consulting
1. “What a character”
The role of people in defining local character
Presented by Sarah Reilly, Director Cred Consulting
2. With another 1.74million
of us by 2036, Sydney’s
identity as a city is at a
crossroad between its
past and its future
3. We are growing and changing
…and that can be hard
60% of Sydneysiders think overdevelopment is
damaging the identity and character of their
suburb.
But what makes the identity and character of a
suburb?
4. “Character is what makes a neighbourhood distinctive. It is created by a
combination of the land, public and private spaces and how they interact to
make a distinctive character and identify of an area”
- NSW Department of Planning and Environment
5. But local character is more than
the physical appearance – it’s
about what’s special about the
people and what they contribute
to a place – stories, food, art,
connections, street life - social and
cultural capital – a vibe
12. London has a night mayor and Agents of
Change Principle
The Agent of Change principle places
the responsibility for mitigating impacts
from existing noise-generating activities
or uses on the proposed new noise-
sensitive development
25. We need to include what is unique and special about
the people of places in our character statements.Image: onthegrid.city
26. And plan for the places, housing, streets, music venues and
affordable rents to enable diverse communities to keep
living, cooking, creating and contributing – to retain history
and stories
Image: onthegrid.city