In Sydney, one group above all pays the price for selfish NIMBYism
In Sydney, a youth recreation area at Rushcutters Bay faces delays due to local opposition, with planning taking 13 years. Darling Point Society president Robert Pompei claimed the facility would undermine the park's historical green space. As urban density increases, young people are left under-served and excluded from essential recreational infrastructure.
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Published 01 Jul 2026, 05:30 UTC · Updated 01 Jul 2026, 05:40 UTC
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