UTAS has sold the former K&D site in central Nipaluna/Hobart to an as yet unknown buyer.
Given the level of community interest in ensuring this prime location realises its full potential as a place for people that enhances city life, the Greens hope the new owner stays true to their public statements about the site representing ‘a once in a generation opportunity.’
The new owner also seems to recognise their ‘responsibility to contribute meaningfully to Hobart’s future.’ Hear hear.
In recent months, the Greens have stood with a broad cross section of the community, including Hobart Councillors, YIMBY Hobart and the Committee for Greater Hobart in calling for the site to be developed as mixed use, with medium density, affordable housing and commercial activity at street level.
We all lobbied UTAS to choose the right buyer. Here’s hoping they have.
The world’s best cities are places where people can live, work, shop and play. We need more homes and small businesses in and near the CBD for Hobart to be its very best self as a modern, liveable city.
The hard work starts now. It’s clear building medium density housing in Hobart has its challenges, particularly from rising construction costs.
All levels of government and all colours of politics have a role to play in delivering on the vision for this amazing site. The Greens understand the new owner is open to conversation about the possibilities with the Hobart City Council, Homes Tasmania and the Albanese Government. This is encouraging.
We fully support commitment and collaboration from all levels of government to make sure the former K&D site is developed for homes, businesses, with green spaces – a place for the people of our great city.
