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Camden Town Centre Enhancement Strategy: Stakeholder Concerns and Community Engagement

The 2014 Camden Town Centre Enhancement Strategy has faced controversy and distrust from residents and stakeholders, leading to a significant trust deficit. The proposed decked car park and lack of early and robust community engagement have fueled skepticism and discontent. Community consultation principles and the mayor's defense of the process are under scrutiny. Stakeholder concerns about legitimacy align with international practices.

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Mileposts captured the distance of the past

The white concrete mileposts in Camden, remnants of the Hume Highway, mark distances to destinations like Sydney and Mittagong. Originating from Roman times, these posts were part of a 1934 initiative to standardize road markers in NSW, aiding both travelers and road maintenance. They reflect Camden's cultural and engineering heritage.