Post on Twitter from 2013 by Brent Toderian. Text says “What’s beyond NIMBY? I’m heartened by YIMBY (yes in my backyard) in laneway housing, and I think we need more QIMBY (quality in my backyard).

12. So I’ll keep calling for more badly needed density, more change, but always #DensityDoneWell. Listening/learning, smart design, multi-modal, with livable amenities.

Let’s keep talking about #NIMBY & #YIMBY. But let’s DEFINITELY not leave out my favourite, QUALITY IN MY BACKYARD #QIMBY.

Thanks.

How to design a west-facing facade that is both externally shaded & engaging to people in the street.
Our #studios54 in Surry Hills allows each floor to individually operate their coloured blinds, providing both sun screening & privacy.
Signs of life to passers-by.
#densitydonewell

How to properly design a west-facing facade.
Hint; use architectural means, not black glass!
#candalepasarchitects fine #sydneyaprtmentbuilding Presidio along Presidents Ave in Sutherland.
Great scale & character, real architectural presence, a model for #densitydonewell

This should always be the approach to #densitydonewell

Recent high quality #sydneyapartmentbuildings.
Complex of 4 & 8 storey buildings by Smart Design at Arlington on IW light rail line an excellent example of integrated #densitydonewell.
Strong forms, decisive scale, courtyards, robust brickwork, well considered.
If only this quality were the norm!

The intimate urbanity of Newcastle’s east end;
Small lot houses & flatettes, overhanging balconies, street planting, minimal traffic, even some remnant public housing.
#densitydonewell
#publicnewcastle

The greenest of streets in Victoria Park beside Green Square.
A model urban project by Landcom, now 25 years old & so well established.
Great streets & parks, generous tree canopy, mixed medium & high density - still an unparalleled model of #densitydonewell in Australian cities
#publicsydney

Can readily factor in density uplift to create 20+% affordable housing.
Provide double height courtyard housing at ground floor for diverse families, better street address.
Larger plans setback at top.
All have balconies facing park for improved park surveillance & green outlook
#densitydonewell

WATCH: Are you tired of the FALSE CHOICE between smart density and urban nature in cities? The latter is PART of the former, and an important part of #DensityDoneWell. Watch my definitive presentation and conversation on the subject with @penalosag.bsky.social. And share it too.

The Flour Mills in Summer Hills - one of Sydney’s best ensembles with apartments, town houses, repurposed heritage buildings, including grain silos, new streets & parks, all right next to the Inner West Light Rail stop & walkable to both Lewisham & Summer Hill stations
#densitydonewell 1/2

Welcome replies to poor SMH headline unfairly attacking Sydney Lord Mayor #CloverMoore exemplary record on responsible progressive city making.
A record unmatched anywhere in Aust (none even close)
#designdensity
#densitydonewell
#densitywithamenity
#publicsydney

#densitydonewell
Our project for Gungahlin Town Centre East elevated the vision for this incomplete half of the town centre in northern Canberra, imagining a place that is walkable, vibrant & an environmentally positive demonstration project for urban Australia.
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For a really informative report on #densitydonewell - read this.
Explanatory principles, real research & comparative data on both Australian & key international cities, key metrics emphasising urban amenity & walkability.
Puts NSW Productivity Comm to shame 🧵
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