Heritage studies
There are numerous studies that have been carried out over the years on
the Inner West Council Area.
Below is a list of the most recent and
relevant studies.
Recently completed heritage studies
Main street heritage studies
Main Street Studies for the Business Centres of Haberfield and Summer
Hill were carried out in a program to improve the street appearance and
quality of buildings. It is a program for retailers, building owners,
Council and residents. Although carried out a few years ago, the studies
are an invaluable source of information about individual buildings in
these business centres.
As part of the study, each building was surveyed data sheets were
compiled. The data sheets include information about:
- a building's age
- architectural style
- present and former uses
- whether it appears on any
heritage list
- how important it is to the general appearance of the
street, and
- a suggested external paint scheme.
Some data sheets also
feature copies of old photos of the building. All have a photograph of
the property. Where appropriate, suggestions for improving building
condition are provided. Please note that information on the heritage
listing of the properties may not be accurate due to the time this study
was carried out. Please refer to Heritage Items for further
information.
Our consultants prepared the painting schemes for the area based on
heritage colours that would have been used originally on historic
buildings. The purpose of the schemes is to encourage owners and tenants
to improve their buildings in order to upgrade the area using heritage
themes. You do not have to paint your building. However, if and when you
want to paint it, you might consider using the recommended schemes
Haberfield heritage studies
Summer Hill heritage studies