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Parramatta

"Parra is under-rated!"

I bought a unit in Parramatta 10 years ago as an investment property. Ended up moving in within a year and haven't left! I didn't expect it, but I absolutely love living in Parra. Everything you need is within walking distance. The commute to the city is a quick train ride - with very regular trains. There is an abundance of shops, services, schools, buses, medical, cafes, restaurants and entertainment options. It has one of the best football stadiums in the country and there are plenty of beautiful parks everywhere. It is a city, but feels open and green.

I've been pleased to see my council rates spent on further beautifying and cleaning up the Parramatta River and its foreshores. They have done a good job so far and I'm looking forward to seeing what concept they come up with for fixing up the river opposite the Riverside Theatre - which really is the only 'ugly' spot left.

I also hope the council wins the court case so they can fix up the Darcy Street side of the train station and get rid of that Hungry Jacks corner. Parramatta Church St Mall is no where near as bad as word has it (I actually really like the church, its gardens and Town Hall area), but the area would be vastly improved with the proposed Civic Place development or something similar.

I'm also hope that the future development of the old David Jones site on Church St does the river and restaurant precinct justice and makes a great precinct even better. It has massive potential and if they do it right, it will lift Parramatta to another level again.

There has been a lot of commercial and residential developments since I moved here, and again I have mostly been impressed with what has been built. The designs of most buildings have been tasteful and many include public areas, trees and many have displays of historic artifacts found on the sites. Given the historic nature of Parramatta and its position as Sydney's second CBD - its difficult to balance progress and development with historical preservation. So long as they preserve the remaining historic sites and keep them as a shrine to our past, the city should continue to develop and thrive around them.

I have never once had any trouble in Parra in 10 years and have walked home at all hours from the train station through the city. Maybe I'm just lucky, but I've always felt very safe walking around Parra. Like anywhere - you keep your eyes open with any groups of kids etc - but that's anywhere! But I've never ever had trouble!

Buying and then living in Parra was the best decision I ever made. It's such a good place to live, I'm now aiming to buy a bigger place here!
(...Only thing that would make it better is if my Eels could become more consistent!!!!)

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