A development application to turn the boarding house into luxury housing has been rejected by the City of Sydney Council, citing the social impact and the loss of affordable housing. "Nobody ever opens up a boarding house and says, 'Let's charge $200 a week', so it is a permanent loss to the community when the boarding houses are closed." She said the loss of boarding house rooms had contributed to a rise in the number of people living on the streets.
Author: Ursula Malone
Published at: 2025-06-29 19:24:35
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