see attached letter

I adhere to The Wollstonecraft Precinct Committee

I strongly object and support the Wollstonecraft Precinct notice
attached.

Attn:
Director, Key Sites Assessments

I have been notified of the Objections submitted by the Wollstonecraft
Precinct, and I wholeheartedly agree with their objection.

North Sydney, with the ongoing developments here and also in Crows
Nest, will become a high rise space with no increase in green spaces
to accommodate the influx of residential and commercial individuals.

North Sydney could be a thriving community - not only during the
working weekdays - but also during the evenings and weekends. North
Sydney should be able to provide green spaces for the thousands of
people that are expected to be living in the area, along with the
workers who require "space" to take a proper break from their work
environment during the working day.

As per the Wollstonecraft Precinct's submission of objection to the
proposal - I too believe that " significant public open space and some
public cultural facilities as part of
the street level interface" must be a major part of this development.
"Perhaps instead it could also do something specific and creative for
the thousands of school children who will go through this station and
the adjacent streets each day."

Where we reside in North Sydney, we are far enough away from the CBD
of North Sydney, to have a couple of small green spaces (which are
provided by the grounds of the Church of England and the Catholic
Church) and St Leonards Park. (The Park though, is under threat from
the potential Northern Beaches Tunnel work, as it is proposed to be
used as a dumping ground for the excavation work.)

There are many articles on the internet that back the claim that green
spaces improve the environment, general health of people as well as
the value of properties that surround green space.

http://www.who.int/sustainable-development/cities/health-risks/urban-green-space/en/
"Green spaces such as parks and sports fields as well as woods and
natural meadows, wetlands or other ecosystems, represent a fundamental
component of any urban ecosystem. Green urban areas facilitate
physical activity and relaxation, and form a refuge from noise. Trees
produce oxygen, and help filter out harmful air pollution, including
airborne particulate matter. Water spots, from lakes to rivers and
fountains, moderate temperatures.

Urban parks and gardens play a critical role in cooling cities, and
also provide safe routes for walking and cycling for transport
purposes as well as sites for physical activity, social interaction
and for recreation.....
Green spaces also are important to mental health. Having access to
green spaces can reduce health inequalities, improve well-being, and
aid in treatment of mental illness. Some analysis suggests that
physical activity in a natural environment can help remedy mild
depression and reduce physiological stress indicators."

https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2017/feb/20/power-plants-reen-finger-good-for-development

http://www.hphpcentral.com/article/urban-planning-and-the-importance-of-green-space-in-cities-to-human-and-environmental-health
" There are numerous health benefits associated with access to public
open space and parks. Access to vegetated areas such as parks, open
spaces, and playgrounds has been associated with better perceived
general health, reduced stress levels, reduced depression and more."

Please ensure that the Urban Planning of North Sydney includes overly
abundant green spaces. Less than this is not acceptable.

Sincerely
Joanne Ludlow

Dear Director Key Site Assessments

I concur with the sentiments expressed in the recent letter issued by
the Wollstonecraft Precinct regarding the proposal for an oversized
station building. My thoughts are that it should all remain below
ground level

regards
Mike Alborough