I want the buildings above the Crows Nest Metro station to support our
designation as a Health and Education Precinct and bring more jobs
into the area, enabling us to meet the jobs target set by the Greater
Sydney Commission.
I object to a change in planning controls for this site.

I object to building any high rise residential towers on this site.
Residential developments do next to nothing to bring jobs and business
to the area.

I object to any building on Block C in order to create an open public
space.

I object to any parking on this site. We want the area to be as CAR
FREE as possible.
Rather than residential buildings, this site must become a vital
employment and business generating retail/commercial/service district
without the encroachment of residential development which does nothing
for jobs or business.
I want the buildings above the Metro to be part of an education hub.
These buildings could contain things like: a high tech technology
park; TAFE that specialises in technology, hospitality, cooking and
the film industry; a comprehensive, non-selective high school; a
selective technology high school; a language school; a music school; a
drama school; a dance school, a barista school and a culinary
institute.

I want the buildings above the Metro to contain services and
activities that maintain and improve the health of the community:
medical services; alternative health care; recreational spaces; a
performance space; movie theatres; a new community centre; more
childcare; a start-up hub and serviced offices.

I want the buildings above the Metro to become a go-to destination
that brings people and jobs to the area - not more high rise
residential towers

Thankyou for the opportunity to comment.

I have seen what is proposed supposedly as State Significant.. I
object and disagree, it is of no import to the State, since the
residential requirements are already met.

The locals have demonstrably more beneficial ideas; they know the
place. So do I, having lived close by for 31 years.
These ideas are more globally advanced and sophisticated; involving
open space, preservation of scale and character, concentration of new
education and health facilities, and fullest use of the public
transport being provided.

If the State hasn't understood such basic, popular and successful
concepts, the least it can do is learn from those who have. Its
'public service; should stop caving in to the political push from
under-informed power brokers.

What is needed is a wider look at the whole of the northern shore.
Incorporate the ideas above listed into Crows Nest yes.
But also reverse another big mistake, the beaches tunnel; it provides
no east-west transport, and exacerbates sprawl, car ownership and
destruction of the remaining bushland.
So Crows Nest and Chatswood can be node points for the previously
accepted East West Rail, from Parramatta to Epping, Chatswood and
Brookvale Dee Why. That links concentrated residentia zones in the
east, with mass transport links to workplaces on the Pacific Highway
spine, such as the ones suggested by enlightened locals, listed above.

Because the Olympics stole the cash for the East West Rail does not
take away the obligation to further it, and to abandon retrogressive
"infrastructure Power Ideas" like the beaches tunnel which are
designed only to give photo opportunities to Gladys and the Mosman car
drivers, before failing shockingly.

Cut the beaches tunnel, build the East West Rail, concentrate
residential around its nodes, and provide Crows Nest with an
enrichment of education, health businesses and public amenity like
open space, respecting the character of the original built
surroundings.

That would actually work, and give some optimism to the people of
Sydney and state wide. THAT would certainly be State Significant.
Thankyou.

To whom it may concern,

I would like the buildings over the Crows Nest Metro station to
support our designation as a health and education Precinct and bring
more jobs into the area, enabling us to meet the jobs target set by
the Greater Sydney Commission.

I would like the buildings above the Metro to be part of an education
hub.This buildings could contain a high technology park, a TAFE
specializing in high technology with the training and support to
create start up business much needed in the area. This would align
well to the government's plan to invigorate the job landscape in the
area.

Additionally, I would like the building to contain services and
activities to maintain and improve health in the community
.Alternative health care could compliment all the service provided by
the Royal North shore Hospital and create a plethora of job
opportunities for our youth.

Another idea which would support the job landscape and the local
community is building a child care facility. The Kelly Child care
could be relocated and more open space created in Hume park. This
would satisfy the need for a child care facility as well as increase
the amount of greenspace much needed by the community. I don't believe
just planting trees along Pacific highway is equivalent to open space.

I honestly believe that building massive residential buildings at the
doorstep of Crows Nest village is not appropriate, nor is it the
answer to Sydney's housing crisis. Packing people in high rise towers
without adequate amenities will not solve our problem of housing
affordability but instead aggravate social division and isolation and
fire hazard risk. I'm worried that this plan has not considered how
these new residents will integrate into the community. It is vital
that the planners consider other options in the commercial space,
whether it is a school, a startup precinct, a technical TAFE or a
childcare facility. We must plan for the future in collaboration with
the local residents and council to create communities and make Crows
Nest, St Leonards and surrounding suburbs an amazing place to live,
work and play for all generations.

To Whom It May Concern,
The buildings over the Crows Nest Metro station ("metro") need to
support our designation as a Health and Education Precinct thereby
bringing more jobs into the area. This will help meet the jobs target
set by the Greater Sydney Commission.
Rather than residential only high rise buildings, the sites must
become a vital employment and business generating
retail/commercial/service district without the encroachment of high
rise residential development which does nothing for jobs or business.

1. I object to a change in planning controls for the sites.
2. I want the buildings over the Metro to contain services and
activities that maintain and improve the health of the community: e.g.
medical services; alternative health care; recreational spaces; a
performance space; movie theatres; a new community/sports centre; more
childcare; a start-up hub and serviced offices. The heath activities
can complement and enhance the existing nearby hospitals.
3. I want the buildings over the Metro to be part of an education hub.
These buildings could contain things like: a high tech technology
park; TAFE that specialises in technology, hospitality, cooking and
the film industry; a comprehensive, non-selective high school; a
technology high school; cultural based school of language, music,
drama; or a culinary institute.
4. A local high school is required to take in more children in the
area. How about the NSW government moving the TAFE - St Leonards to
over the Metro thereby creating the educational [technology/health]
hub? Then re-furbish the old TAFE-St Leonards site as the new high
school. That way the kids will have a bit of land to run round at the
new site with room to build [upwards] for classrooms. The TAFE
students are housed in a purpose built designated technology/health
hub over the metro.
5. Block B: My preference is the education/technology hub to spill
across into Block B thereby reducing Block A's 2 x building sites
height from 27 storeys hi-rise to something much lower. Also to build
a footbridge over Hume Street to connect Block A to Block B.
However, if Block B becomes a hotel - I suggest the new Hotel owners
must (compulsory) employ TAFE students into their business on an
ongoing basis - those students training in the education hub as
suggested previously. Jobs and on-the-job training are a must for the
new students - come workers of the future.
6. I object to any building on Block C. I prefer the developers to
create more open public space on Block C. Open spaces gives Crows Nest
its sense of community and connectedness with each other.
7. If a building has to be built on Block C - we must ensure this
space has the ability to address future community (residents and
workers) needs. For example, The North Sydney Indoor Sports Centre has
long gone past its use by date and requires a larger footprint in
order to facilitate more recreational activities being demanded by the
community (e.g. additional basketball courts). Block C can provide
that extra space.
8. I object to any parking on these sites. We want the area to be as
CAR FREE as possible. Good walkways and cycle ways to keep the spaces
FOR the community and NOT for cars. Less road congestion and pollution
the better!

Yes - I agree on bringing people and jobs to the area - however high
rise residential [only] towers is not the answer. A better mix of
residential and retail/commercial can be accommodated; with more input
from the community will go a long way in meeting the government's
targets.

To whom this may concern,
I would like the following to be considered in this area instead of
increased residential high rise.

I want the buildings above the Crows Nest Metro station to support our
designation as a Health and Education Precinct.
This will bring more jobs into the area, enabling us to meet the jobs
target set by the Greater Sydney Commission. In line with the GSC's
strategy, bringing more technology-focused jobs as well as leveraging
the hospital area would be perfect for St Leonards.

I would like this area to be as CAR FREE as possible.
Rather than residential buildings, this site must become a vital
employment and service district without the encroachment of
residential development which does nothing for jobs or business. We
already have so much congestion in the area, thus, having this area
focused on a walking precinct would contribute to the community like
feel of St Leonards, Crows Nest and surrounding suburbs.

I would like more open space in the area.
It goes without saying that open space is a vital part in our
community. Having an increase in green space which can be used for
community activities would be ideal. Open, and more inclusive spaces
must be considered when developing this site.

Ultimately, I object to building any high rise residential towers on
this site. Residential developments do next to nothing to bring jobs
and business to the area, nor do they align to the agenda of the
Greater Sydney Commission. It would be most ideal to have a technology
hub and educational precinct within the area to accommodate for the
current residential developments in the area as well as the need for
jobs on the Lower North Shore. These buildings could contain things
like: a high tech technology park; TAFE that specialises in
technology.

These new buildings should contain services and activities that
maintain and improve the health of the community: medical services;
alternative health care and recreational spaces to foster inclusivity,
connection and collaboration.

I want the buildings above the Crows Nest Metro station to support our
designation as a Health and Education Precinct and bring more jobs
into the area, enabling us to meet the jobs target set by the Greater
Sydney Commission.
I object to a change in planning controls for this site.

I object to building any high rise residential towers on this site.
Residential developments do next to nothing to bring jobs and business
to the area.

I object to any building on Block C in order to create an open public
space.

I object to any parking on this site. We want the area to be as CAR
FREE as possible.
Rather than residential buildings, this site must become a vital
employment and business generating retail/commercial/service district
without the encroachment of residential development which does nothing
for jobs or business.
I want the buildings above the Metro to be part of an education hub.
These buildings could contain things like: a high tech technology
park; TAFE that specialises in technology, hospitality, cooking and
the film industry; a comprehensive, non-selective high school; a
selective technology high school; a language school; a music school; a
drama school; a dance school, a barista school and a culinary
institute.

I want the buildings above the Metro to contain services and
activities that maintain and improve the health of the community:
medical services; alternative health care; recreational spaces; a
performance space; movie theatres; a new community centre; more
childcare; a start-up hub and serviced offices.

I want the buildings above the Metro to become a go-to destination
that brings people and jobs to the area - not more high rise
residential towers.

The proposed height of all the towers over the Crows Nest metro site are
too high. They are out of keeping with the area and will cause
extensive overshadowing (to Hume Park as well as Ernest Place and the
surrounding streets) as well as excessive traffic in an already
congested area.
The nearest tower on the corner of Oxley St and the Pacific Highway is
15 stories and this is already too high. The twin towers above the
metro should be a maximum of 15 stories above ground, with the post
office and Clark st sites stepping down to 8 and 5 stories
accordingly.
The proposed height and density, if approved, will completely destroy
the Crows Nest village and should not be allowed to proceed in its
current form.

Submission: Over Station Concept Proposal and Environmental Impact
Statement [EIS] for the Crows Nest Metro

The Crows Nest Metro station area forms part of the Crow Nest village
environment hence I am horrified at the proposal that has been put
forward. I want the buildings above the Crows Nest Metro station to
support our designation as a Health and Education Precinct and bring
more jobs into the area, enabling us to meet the jobs target set by
the Greater Sydney Commission. At the same time to be in keeping with
the ambience of the surrounding area. I do not want a concrete jungle.

1. I object to a change in planning controls for this site.
2. I object to building any high rise residential towers on this site.
In some areas such structures look like shipping containers stacked
one upon the other. Residential developments do next to nothing to
bring jobs and business to the area. Any construction should be in
keeping with the surrounding area, i.e. limiting the number of stories
constructed.

3. I object to any building on Block C.

4. I object to any parking on this site. We want the area to be as CAR
FREE as possible.

Rather than residential buildings, this site must continue as a vital
employment and business generating retail/commercial/ service district
without the encroachment of residential development which does nothing
for jobs or business.

1. I want the buildings above the Metro to be part of an education
hub. They could contain: a high tech technology park; TAFE that
specialises in technology, hospitality, cooking and the film industry;
a comprehensive, non-selective high school; a selective technology
high school; a language school; a music school; a drama school; a
dance school and a culinary institute.

2. I want the buildings above the Metro to contain services and
activities that maintain and improve the health of the community:
medical services; alternative health care; recreational spaces; a
performance space; movie theatres; a new community centre; more
childcare; a start-up hub and serviced offices.

3. I want the buildings above the Metro to become a go-to destination
that brings people and jobs to the area - not more high rise
residential towers that turn the area into an over crowded ghetto.

4. I support the concept of a "boutique" hotel that is geared to
support the employment industries and education institutes based in
the area and visitors to the nearby major hospitals.



EIS Comments

I object to the visual impact and dwarfing effect that the proposed
buildings will have on Crows Nest and Wollstonecraft. The low rise
suburb will feel `hemmed in'. There will be unacceptable overshadowing
of Nicholson Street, Hume Street Park, Willoughby Road and Ernest
Place in particular.

I object to inadequate setbacks. I want to ensure there are generous
setbacks at ground level and at podium level.

I support wider sidewalks and tree lined streets. We need more green
space not a concrete jungle which will ultimately turn into a slum
type area.




Lorna Basset
ADDRESS REDACTED

I want the buildings above the Crows Nest Metro station to support our
designation as a Health and Education Precinct and bring more jobs
into the area, enabling us to meet the jobs target set by the Greater
Sydney Commission.
1. I object to a change in planning controls for this site.

2. I object to building any high rise residential towers on this site.
Residential developments do next to nothing to bring jobs and business
to the area.

3. I object to any building on Block C in order to create an open
public space.

4. I object to any parking on this site. We want the area to be as CAR
FREE as possible.
Rather than residential buildings, this site must become a vital
employment and business generating retail/commercial/service district
without the encroachment of residential development which does nothing
for jobs or business.
1. I want the buildings above the Metro to be part of an education
hub. These buildings could contain things like: a high tech technology
park; TAFE that specialises in technology, hospitality, cooking and
the film industry; a comprehensive, non-selective high school; a
selective technology high school; a language school; a music school; a
drama school; a dance school, a barista school and a culinary
institute.

2. I want the buildings above the Metro to contain services and
activities that maintain and improve the health of the community:
medical services; alternative health care; recreational spaces; a
performance space; movie theatres; a new community centre; more
childcare; a start-up hub and serviced offices.

3. I want the buildings above the Metro to become a go-to destination
that brings people and jobs to the area - not more high rise
residential towers.

I have major concerns about the proposal.
. 27 stories in much too high for the over-station development . 10
stories would be appropriate for the profile of the area.
. schools are inadequate - North Sydney Dem and Casmeraygal are
already full of demountables
. Dept of Planning and Sydney Metro do a lot of community
"consultation" and then ignore the expressed views of the community.
Why do we bother? You do whatever you want and can claim consultation.