‘Where have all our front gardens gone?’: Sydney’s supersized driveways eat into yards
Research shows average front garden size has declined by 46% in areas where older low-density homes have been replaced by larger, modern housesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest...
By Adeshola Ore · The Guardian World
Research shows average front garden size has declined by 46% in areas where older low-density homes have been replaced by larger, modern houses Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Sydney’s increasingly supersized driveways are shrinking suburban front yards as residential redevelopment accelerates, a research paper has found. The research, which details the loss of private tree space due to knock down-rebuilds, lays bare the gaps in the planning system for minimum private green space standards. Continue reading...