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1. I believe this development proposal to be in an inappropriate place.
   This is a Melbourne scale development that may be appropriate in the area of Brunswick St, Melbourne but is out of proportion for a town the size of Hobart and with a low rise townscape, that many people would prefer to remain as in keeping with the heritage still left here.
   It is to be sited on a windy corner (Watchorn/Bathurst), on a much too high elevation (eight stories) for that site, which is higher than any other building in the vicinity and will eclipse the 'Antiques' shop next door and the McBains cycle shop next door but one. A possible 60 or more people are to be housed there and supposedly sharing five cars, which does not seem practicable as yet for this town.
   It does appear to have some good 'green' credentials though it is questionable that low carbon can be achieved with the amount of concrete to be used.
   The commercial space that would be a strong reason for the building is going to be less than what has been with the last occupiers.
   The garden proposed, which would be paid for through council rates, means that it would interrupt commerce in that area plus it would be too windy often to be of use.
   The construction work alone will cause far too much noise and activity (including possible road closures) for a busy area such as Bathurst St.
   It would impact negatively on the businesses mentioned as well as others in the near vicinity.
   Please reconsider and look for more heritage saving projects

2. I think this development is not in keeping with the general area around it. An 8 storey building is going to stick out like a sore thumb in this area, and there doesn't seem to be anywhere near enough parking provided on site for 60 residents.

   Hobart is a great place to visit because of it's heritage and interesting buildings - another concrete hi-rise building doesn't add anything to the character of the area for tourists, or to make it more attractive to Hobart residents. We are not Melbourne or Sydney with a lot of hi-rise buildings, and small scale buildings would seem to be a better option for us.

   I am sure there are issues of wind tunnel creation that would be better answered by an engineer, but I know from personal experience that recent developments like the Myer complex in Liverpool Street and the UTas accommodation between Brisbane and Melville, create shadows and wind issues that are not in keeping with the small town nature of Hobart. We don't want to walk the streets in the shadow of large buildings or be blasted by the wind tunnels that such hi-rises create.

   Sure, develop the site into something other than what is there if you have to, but why can't it be in keeping with our small city, heritage building style ?

   I am also concerned that if this development went ahead we would have more long term street closures to disrupt our already congested streets - along with MacQuarie Street, Murray Street, Melville Street and Campbell Street which are already restricted due to building works. Give us a break please - I for one am tired of seeing a skyline dominated by cranes, and trying to navigate narrowed streets and loss of parking every time I have to go to or through town.

   Devlopment seems to be far to costly to the general population for the financial gain of too few.

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