There are many interested residents waiting to hear the outcome of the meeting between the City of Greater Geelong and Melbourne based developer Links Living.
A growing number of people are warming to the vision of the former Geelong golf course site as an urban forest, to benefit not only our neglected northern suburbs but the entire region.
A growing number of people are warming to the vision of the former Geelong golf course site as an urban forest, to benefit not only our neglected northern suburbs but the entire region.
It is a vision in which the parcels of land that make up this site remain a contiguous whole, and on which the only development is one that intensifies its biodiversity, increases its capacity as a carbon sink, and recognises its importance as site of oxygen production.
Private land which has, in the past, been restricted for community and recreational uses, can be compulsorily acquired if there is a will to do so. Privately owned parklands from the time of European settlement must remain so. This worthy goal can be achieved. It takes courage and the will to strive for a long-term benefit for all, rather than acquiescence to short-term gain for a few.
If we allow this verdant wedge to be sub-divided for development we shall be judged harshly by future generations who will deride our lack of will and ask in disbelief, "what were they thinking?"
It is salutory to note that 2011 has been designated the "International Year of the Forest".
Yours in fostering sustainable futures,
Guenter Sahr
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