The past two decades in the Inner West have seen fast-tracked urban renewal, as industry moves away and apartment buildings take over. The result is apartments suburbs, such as Pyrmont, which the local council aims to make “a sustainable inner city village.” Pyrmont is a prime area for apartment development and living – stretching waterside [...]
Sustainability seeks to encourage economic growth that benefits the local environment, rather than growth that occurs at its expense. The economic growth experienced in the Western world since the days of industrialisation has precipitated an environmental crisis. We’re rapidly running out of the resources that sustain the standard of living most of us enjoy, and [...]
It’s lunch time again and you’ve found yourself at the supermarket deciding whether to buy Coke or Fanta to go with the sealed microwavable meal in the trolley. Maybe it will be easier to just forgo the whole process and pay a visit to McDonald’s. Problem is, you are tired of the same old food; [...]
Last month, the Sydney City Talk speaker was Danish architect Professor Jan Gehl. For over 40 years, his career has focused on improving the quality of urban life, especially for pedestrians. During his presentation Professor Gehl, discussed the benefits of a city which encourages walking and bicycling. It helps to make a city more friendly, [...]
As part of Fair Trade fortnight (Sat 3 May – Sun 18 May) visit our neighbours, The Fair Trade Coffee Company, in Glebe and enjoy a Fair Trade coffee. Throughout this fortnight, they are giving customers the great opportunity to savour a change in their consumption habits. Each Saturday and Sunday at 6pm there will [...]
Earlier this year I was at a Community Forum held by the City of Sydney when Clover Moore spoke about Sustainable Sydney 2030. Since then we have heard much about the vision for a green, global and connected Sydney. GREEN with a minimal environmental impact, green with trees, parks, gardens and linked open spaces, green [...]
Pyrmont Locavores, Ethicurean eating and Food miles. Gone are the days when kilojoules and carbs were the primary sources of dietary angst. Where food comes from, how it’s produced and how it impacts on both local and international communities have all become very real and very prominent considerations for the ethically conscious consumer. Pyrmont Village, [...]
