‘My parents’ legacy’: Woman’s fight to keep her 115-year-old house from being demolished

Key points

• Marina Strougaris, 63, is fighting to keep her 115-year-old family home on Norton St in Croydon from being demolished. Inner West Council's draft Fairer Future plan lists her property and seven neighbouring homes for potential acquisition to expand a nearby park.
• Ms Strougaris said her parents bought the home after moving from Greece in 1969 and that the house is their legacy. Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne said no compulsory acquisition is proposed and that he would prefer to improve existing parks.
• Feedback on the draft plans can be submitted to council until October 28.