Our Park, Our Community : stories from the Narrabundah Longstay Park
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2007
Authors
Gall, Jennifer
Tucker, John (John Raymond), 1954-
Sutherland, Peter (Peter H.)
Tito, Anna
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Kingston, ACT : SoftLaw Community Projects
Canberra, ACT : Council of Social Service of the A.C.T.
Canberra, ACT : Council of Social Service of the A.C.T.
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2006 was a momentous year for the residents of the Narrabundah Longstay Park. The decision to sell the Park to a developer meant that the 200 residents
were threatened with the loss of their community, their homes and, in some cases, the only asset they possessed. From the start, it was clear that the residents were not going to give up without a fight. In many ways it was a
“David and Goliath” struggle: a group of ordinary people taking on the might of the ACT Government and a well-heeled developer. Sadly, it also involved one of Canberra’s most respected charities. To the credit of all concerned, a solution was finally found which saw justice for the residents and a satisfactory outcome for the other parties.
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