Long-Term Listening: Wrapping Up the Park Sydney CLC in Erskineville

After seven years of ongoing conversations, the Park Sydney Community Liaison Committee (CLC) has held its final meeting — marking the end of a significant chapter in the evolving story of the Ashmore Urban Renewal Precinct.

Key Takeaways from the CLC Journey

Engagement isn’t one-off — it’s long-term. The CLC model in Erskineville has spanned over two and a half years (in its latest iteration) and builds on work that began back in 2018.
Density can deliver community. Park Sydney shows how well-designed, mid-density housing can create real neighbourhoods, not just buildings.
Precincts evolve, and so should plans. Feedback from local residents has helped shape the Ashmore masterplan over time, adapting to changing needs and opportunities.
Liaison committees create early connections. Structured engagement mechanisms like CLCs lay the groundwork for community ties long before a project is complete.
A model worth replicating. This approach offers a valuable example for other jurisdictions looking to embed meaningful community input into complex urban developments.

Since 2018, Reactivate has proudly chaired the Park Sydney Community Liaison Committee on behalf of Greenland Australia and the City of Sydney. Over multiple stages and shifting project timelines, the CLC created a consistent space for dialogue, one that brought together residents, neighbours, and stakeholders as the Ashmore Urban Renewal Precinct came to life.

At our final meeting in late 2025, members toured the nearly completed Stage 2, a testament to how sustained engagement helps guide complex, long-term developments.

Today, the precinct is more than just a series of buildings. It’s a thriving, well-connected neighbourhood that reflects community input and planning continuity. And while the work of a CLC often ends before the full character of a place emerges, its impact carries through, shaping the relationships, trust, and local identity that anchor successful places.