High density is highly detrimental

Cr Peter Hale is completely wrong in his advocacy for high-rise along Ettalong Beach.

The imposition of high density is highly detrimental.

High rise does not decrease road traffic. The increased number of people in the area who still have to use their cars for all sorts of reasons increases traffic congestion and air pollution.

This is plain to see in any high density area.

Security is not increased. As density increases, there is decreased participation in community affairs.

Far from keeping house prices affordable, an analysis of world cities shows that those with high density policies have the most unaffordable housing.

High density policies result in affordable family homes being torn down to make way for new costly units which are hostile to bringing up children.

This reduces housing choice.

The environment is adversely impacted.

The increased use of air conditioners, lifts, clothes driers and artificial lighting in high rise results in still more greenhouse gas emissions.

There is more noise.

Infrastructure is overstretched.

Overdevelopment with more concrete, tiles and bitumen results in less natural surface to absorb rain with the consequence of more polluted stormwater and more if it discharging into urban creeks.

Gardens and remnant bushland are destroyed which are a recreational and visual amenity, cool the city and are a haven for wildlife.

High rise will irrevocably destroy the natural beauty and lifestyle of the Central Coast.

It will be a tragedy if this wonderful area is sacrificed to the developer dollar.

Dr Tony Recsei, Warrawee President Save Our Suburbs