West Australians believe the state’s capital will need to rapidly decarbonise and diversify its mining-dependent economy, halt urban sprawl and support more apartments if it is to accommodate 3.5 million people by 2050, according to a new report by a Perth think-tank.
I wish infinite growth on a finite planet wasn’t somehow a forgone conclusion.
Locally, I don’t think cities get better past a certain size.
Even if we get people living in apartments instead of suburban sprawl, it still makes for too many people putting demand on natural attractions, resources etc.
Besides, I don’t see us shifting to apartments any time soon. The issue is apartments cost far too much per square metre to construct compared to suburban project homes.
High density housing in business and commercial districts, save on transport if people can walk to work.
Scatter Perth CBD throughout metro area, tax incentives for businesses to do so.
The moment they start putting apartments in existing suburbs I start to have issues, it creates noise, traffic, further stress on schools and shops. Don’t punish suburban lifestyles for greed and unnecessary growth.