A pop-up garden dubbed the “Newtown Forest” on a Sydney traffic island was swiftly removed by Transport for NSW, citing safety concerns over driver visibility and potential projectiles. The community-driven project, led by K Shift, saw it as a creative urban intervention to beautify a “triangle of shame,” arguing the low speed limit and existing pedestrian use made it safe. While police were present, no arrests occurred, and officials acknowledged the community spirit but urged future collaborations to ensure safety and compliance.

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