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📣 Billbergia Group, a prominent developer known for its impactful urban projects, is set to enrich the Concord West area with a $335 million, 3.14-hectare masterplanned community. Acquired in 2019, the 1 King Street site, conveniently located near Concord West Station, is poised for a massive transformation with plans for more than 700 new dwellings. This development aligns with the NSW Government's Transport Oriented Development Program, fostering new housing opportunities around 39 train stations. Billbergia’s vision includes 10 buildings, ranging from four to 12 levels, encompassing 698 apartments and 18 townhouses. The project also promises a blend of retail, commercial, and residential spaces, reinforcing Billbergia's commitment to creating vibrant, multifaceted communities. This masterplan isn't just about housing; it's a holistic approach to urban renewal. Around 7,600 sqm of retail space will cater to community needs with a supermarket, specialty shops, and cafes. The inclusion of a 2,500 sqm green connection and neighbourhood park, along with a new loop road, underscores Billbergia's focus on connectivity and environmental sustainability. The development will also enhance local infrastructure, including new public roads and stormwater upgrades. Known for its award-winning Wentworth Point Town Centre and other significant projects in Rhodes and Chatswood, Billbergia continues to shape Sydney's urban landscape, contributing not only to the city's skyline but also to its community. #UrbanDevelopment #Masterplanning #ConcordWestProject #SydneyRealEstate Author: Joel Robinson ------------ 📣 Was this update of interest to you?🔥 Join 14,000+ of your residential property development colleagues who follow Urban on LinkedIn. We regularly post free insights about: 💡  New project launches and updates 💡  What buyers are searching for on AU’s largest off the plan buyer platform 💡  Weekly interviews with industry leaders Follow Urban.com.au or connect with our CEO Mike Bird to keep your finger on the pulse of the apartment and townhouse market. 

Massive Miami makeover? 5,000 #affordable #apartments proposed for aging industrial area, reports Andres Viglucci for The Miami Herald A redevelopment proposal by a prominent #Miami #developer would dramatically reshape a nearly mile-long stretch of the city’s Little River and Little Haiti neighborhoods, bringing big-box stores, a new Tri-Rail station and nearly 5,000 affordable and #workforce apartments to a hardscrabble area in dire need of new #housing and jobs but leery of gentrification. Unlike much of the redevelopment now enveloping Miami, which is focused on high-income people and luxury apartments, the plan spearheaded by Coconut Grove-based developer Swerdlow Group is aimed squarely at low-income and middle-class Miamians who are now finding it increasingly unaffordable to live in the city, especially in the urban core. David Dech, executive director of the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority / Tri-Rail, Tri-Rail’s parent, said the new station Swerdlow proposes to build as part of the redevelopment could whisk residents downtown or to the service’s main line at the Hialeah transfer station in a few minutes. “It’s very preliminary, but from what I see it would be a fantastic place for a station,” Dech says. “The project seems well thought-out. This would be a good thing.” Curtis Morgan Rebecca San Juan Nick Swerdlow Schwartz Media Strategies

One of the largest secured purpose-built rental housing proposals within the City of Vancouver’s Broadway Plan is for the site of 22-55 East 12th Avenue, reported Daily Hive. "A new rezoning application JTA Development Consultants — on behalf of property owners Five Mile Holdings and TKT Holdings — calls for the redevelopment of most of the city block at the northwest corner of the intersection of Quebec Street and East 12th Avenue." "With a walking distance of seven minutes to SkyTrain’s future Mount Pleasant Station (just to the north at the corner of East Broadway and Main Street), and its practical adjacency to Main Street’s bus stops, this is a prime transit-oriented development site." "Currently, the site is occupied by two low-rise apartment buildings, built in the late 1950s and early 1960s, with a combined total of 77 units. The redevelopment proposal calls for a 19-storey east tower and a 21-storey west tower, including a shared seven-storey base podium between the towers." https://lnkd.in/gbXfV6Nv #vancouver #residential #development #mountpleasant

The next step in the evolution of Kelowna's Capri-Landmark neighbourhood has been proposed, reported Western Investor. "GSL Group has submitted a development permit application to build a large residential tower on the southeast corner of the Capri Centre property at Sutherland Avenue and Capri Street." "The proposal features a 23-storey tower atop a five-storey podium that includes above-ground parking and one level of below-grade parking. The development would have 269 housing units, including six townhouses, 38 two-bedroom-and-den apartments, 63 two-bedrooms, 64 one-bedroom-and-den apartments, 95 one-bedrooms and three studios." "The area around and including Capri Centre mall is tagged in the Kelowna 2040 Official Community as a comprehensive development zone, so no rezoning or OCP changes are required for a 23-storey tower to be built on the site." https://lnkd.in/gSWvgRcV #kelowna #residential #development

Building higher-density affordable housing may be the solution, but who will build it? "Jonathan Culley, who with his wife, Catherine, runs Redfern Properties, is responsible for Portland’s tallest building, the new 18-story Casco tower near Monument Square. It’s a mix of studio and one-bedroom apartments, marketed to young professionals and older folks looking to downsize. It’s not a luxury building, but the units are clean, modern and energy-efficient. Rents range from $1,700 to $2,200 a month, though some units cost more." "The building was approved when a city ordinance required that 10% of units be affordable. Now the requirement is 25% of units in all new housing developments with 10 units or more, a standard Culley finds prohibitive." Read the full article by @EricRussell for @PortlandPressHerald here: https://buff.ly/4fJAp9s Visit https://buff.ly/4fEtfmZ to see what GPCOG is doing to help address the housing crisis in the Greater Portland area. Photo by Brianna Soukup

We are pleased to invite Premier Minns to visit Adelaide to witness our past sustainable residential-grade midrise apartment projects firsthand. As we did with various NSW Govt officials mid-last year, we presented our "Thrive Alliance" future scalable CLT sustainable midrise apartment planning sponsored by Business NSW. For those interested in exploring my previous major urban projects, I have considered adjoining historical buildings with good outcomes, strong market appeal, higher-than-average capital growth with no defects and an enhancement of significant historic buildings, creating a sense of community. Unfortunately, the Sydney property market is littered with "Investment-grade" apartment towers that are not fit for purpose. Sydney needs a better record of developing residential-grade midrise apartments in historical residential precincts, with very few projects the NSW Premier can showcase as the way forward for his residential midrise apartments requirements and plans. In contrast, please take a look below at just a few of my past major urban projects in medium-density and residential-grade midrise apartments in Adelaide's historical precincts over the last 50 years. These examples can serve as a model for Sydney's residential midrise apartment requirements, which could be over 30,000+ per year over the next 5-6 years to meet market demands, especially near Sydney's 170 Metropolitan Railway Stations, surrounded mainly by single-detached dwellings. Let's work together to create a better future for Sydney's midrise apartments. #sydney #midrise

Developers and the city are FINALLY thinking outside of the box...almost 🏙️ It's refreshing to see innovative solutions being explored in Toronto's real estate landscape. Pilot project at 72 Amroth is a testament to the city and builders thinking outside the box to address our housing needs. However, while such initiatives are commendable, it's crucial to recognize that a shift in mindset among locals is imperative for sustained progress. We can't have it both ways. If we aspire to increase housing inventory and drive down prices, we must be willing to embrace unconventional ideas and push the envelope. 🧠 🧐✨ Imagine the potential of building more townhouses along major streets like Danforth and Kingston Rd. Not only would this create additional housing options, but it could also revitalize these corridors. Plus, with the decline of traditional retail storefronts, there's an opportunity to reimagine these spaces and foster a vibrant, city-dweller vibe. By integrating mixed-use developments, we can cater to the diverse needs of urban dwellers while breathing new life into our neighborhoods. 🌆🏡 Let's continue to champion innovation and embrace change for a more inclusive and sustainable housing future in Toronto. What do you think? 👀 #TorontoRealEstate #HousingInnovation #CityLiving https://lnkd.in/gw9P5Gtv

🎉 Hamton Property Group has achieved a major milestone with the approval of its $500 million redevelopment project on the former University of Melbourne site in Hawthorn. This pivotal development, transitioning the area from Public Use Zone to Residential Growth Zone, is set to feature around 350 apartments across six boutique buildings. The project, a testament to Hamton's commitment to addressing Melbourne's housing undersupply, particularly in the inner east, is expected to launch sales in Q3 2024 and commence construction by mid-2025. Reflecting a strong commitment to sustainable and community-centric development, Hamton's vision for this 1.6-hectare site is to create a harmonious blend of medium-density housing and natural greenery. About one-third of the area will be dedicated to publicly accessible green spaces, enhancing the local ecosystem. The development also prioritises environmental sustainability, targeting a 5 Star Green Star rating and 7 Star NatHERS, and includes plans to retain the majority of existing trees while planting an additional 100. Furthermore, Hamton has committed to offering 10% of the apartments as affordable housing, reinforcing its dedication to inclusive urban regeneration. #MelbourneRealEstate #SustainableDevelopment #LuxuryApartments #UrbanTransformation Author: Joel Robinson ------------ 📣 Was this update of interest to you?🔥 Join 14,000+ of your residential property development colleagues who follow Urban on LinkedIn. We regularly post free insights about: 💡  New project launches and updates 💡  What buyers are searching for on AU’s largest off the plan buyer platform 💡  Weekly interviews with industry leaders Follow Urban.com.au or connect with our CEO Mike Bird to keep your finger on the pulse of the apartment and townhouse market. 

With everything from affordable housing to sprawling master-plans to eclectic towers in the pipeline, the landscape along Eglinton Avenue is in store for nothing short of a major overhaul in the years to come. And the flurry of development activity is arguably well-founded: Eglinton starts at Highway 407 and runs through some of Toronto’s most potential-packed pockets, including the city’s midtown, Scarborough Village, and the Greater Golden Mile, reported Storeys. "Hazelview Properties is one of the latest to hone in on Eglinton, according to a zoning by-law amendment application that hit the city’s desk in mid-March. The associated planning materials describe 44-, 35- and nine-storey rental buildings planned for the eastern portion of the subject site at 123 Bellamy Road North in Scarborough." "That trio of towers would abut an existing 12-storey rental apartment building that has a “tower in the park” typology and is currently managed by Hazelview Properties. As such, Hazelview’s proposal poses something of an in-house opportunity to up the residential ante on the site — something that is nothing if not timely, considering the state and severity of the housing crisis." https://lnkd.in/gTMT6CMH #residential #development #GTA #toronto

Plans to convert the historic, 75,700 square-foot office building built in 1925 into affordable housing are in early stages