Just thought I'd do a run-down of the suburban developments throughout Brisbane. Where I have included links there are usually some pics available.

This is a work in progress and I'll be adding as they come. Feel free to add your own pics and info. :)

I would really like to thank everyone who contributed images over the last few years which are being used in this thread.



HAMILTON


Rivana, Hamilton - 15 Stories - Proposed
By Citimark
http://www.theurbandeveloper.com/2011/04/12/citimark-set-to-launch-rivana-hamilton/
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Hercules Street - 23 Stories - Proposed
Mirvac
582 Apartments
4 buildings
- 23 stories
- 18 stories
- 8 stories
- Retail


http://www.theurbandeveloper.com/2011/04/12/mirvac-lodge-application-with-ulda-for-582-apartments-in-northshore-hamilton/

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Hamilton Harbour - up to 22st/mixed - U/C

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4654104007_e70a41778f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13811754@N04/4654104007)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4654094477_507bccc05b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13811754@N04/4654094477)
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=478529


MILTON

The Milton - 30st/102m/residential www.themilton.com.au

5nyCPmECViA
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(Thanks to SoulvisionQ1 for the Youtube clips)
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=235820&page=15
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4574662134_be7c365096_b.jpg

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FORTITUDE VALLEY

435 St Pauls Terrace – 2x 31st/100m/res

http://i45.tinypic.com/2zzqb0z.jpg

http://i48.tinypic.com/qwx5vt.jpg

http://i45.tinypic.com/dyp0jr.jpg
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1047663

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Cnr Brook & Ann 15st proposed
http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2011/08/04/1226108/152361-brooklyn-on-brookes.jpg

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959 Ann Street - Proposed - 13 Stories
http://images.brisbanetimes.com.au/2011/05/13/2360751/Perry-420x0.jpg

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=673974&page=2
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Mosaic - 20st/72m/mixed - Approved
http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/4272/church1.jpg (http://img213.imageshack.us/i/church1.jpg/)http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/church1.jpg/1/w947.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img213/church1.jpg/1/)


http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=913386
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Waterloo Junction - Up to 16 stories - U/C
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/2122/10271057bi4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/448/13755486sy4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=780008

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100 McLachlan Street - 23st/77.7m, 13st/54m & 9st/28m (mixed use) U/C

http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/4015/lang1.jpg (http://img176.imageshack.us/i/lang1.jpg/)http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/lang1.jpg/1/w1024.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img176/lang1.jpg/1/)

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/5649/lang2.jpg (http://img230.imageshack.us/i/lang2.jpg/)http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/lang2.jpg/1/w915.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img230/lang2.jpg/1/)

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/2791/lang3.jpg (http://img508.imageshack.us/i/lang3.jpg/)http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/lang3.jpg/1/w790.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img508/lang3.jpg/1/)
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=962238





SOUTH BRISBANE
Queensland Childrens Hospital 12 st - U/C

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=758864

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Southpoint - 20st/mixed
http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2010/12/14/1225971/162829-southpoint.jpg

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=546487&page=15
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Pradella Developments Pty Ltd (Primary Applicant)
41 BOUNDARY ST SOUTH BRISBANE QLD 4101

Application number: A003121478

http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/9118/32940992.jpg
http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/3261/54078419.jpg
http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/4666/71680406.jpg
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/315/90595421.jpg
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/2728/25672876.jpg


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2 EDMONDSTONE ST SOUTH BRISBANE QLD 4101
4 EDMONDSTONE ST SOUTH BRISBANE QLD 4101


Application number: A003131140
Aria Property Group (Primary Applicant)



http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/2665/91345208.jpg

BOWEN HILLS

ULDA Precinct
http://madisonheightsbowenhills.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/header-projectOverview_city.jpg

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1287993&page=2
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MADISON HEIGHTS - Metro Properties - 31st - Approved
http://madisonheightsbowenhills.com.au/index.php/home/
http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/813/campbellandmayne2.jpg

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/3673/campbellandmayne1.jpg

http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/5642/campbellandmayne3.jpg

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37 Mayne Rd - 28st Proposed
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/5750/metrotower2.jpg

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/5886/metrotower.jpg
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Chelsea - U/C

http://images1.au.reastatic.net/800x600/props/106966354/Main@20Feature/20101104170949.jpg

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WOOLLONGABBA
320-324 VULTURE STREET, WOOLLONGABBA
20 Stories. Residential

http://img576.imageshack.us/img576/4716/24020302.jpg
http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/1319/47897259.jpg
http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/5821/68194617.jpg
http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/2981/55455457.jpg
http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/5339/98026780.jpg
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=589725
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55 Boundary Street - 18st/64m(?) and 10st/36m(?)/Mixed Use

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn131/SoulVisionQ3/1-2.jpg
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn131/SoulVisionQ3/2-5.jpg
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn131/SoulVisionQ3/3-5.jpg
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn131/SoulVisionQ3/4-5.jpg

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Gabba One - 20st/70m/mixed use
http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/5794/gabaone1.jpg (http://img341.imageshack.us/i/gabaone1.jpg/)http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/gabaone1.jpg/1/w730.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img341/gabaone1.jpg/1/)

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825 Stanley Street - Proposed?

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/9073/825stan.jpg (http://img15.imageshack.us/i/825stan.jpg/)


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Proposed: Chalk Hotel Redevelopment - 30st/102m, 25st and 20st Residential
Application number: A003071741
Proposal: 3 Tower, 502 unit development + Extension of the Chalk Hotel.

This one slipped under the radar ;)


Some renders.... (more to come)

http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/tt280/Dr_Marty/Chalk4.jpg

http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/tt280/Dr_Marty/Chalk1.jpg

http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/tt280/Dr_Marty/Chalk3.jpg

http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/tt280/Dr_Marty/Chalk2.jpg

They just keep coming! :cheers:


KELVIN GROVE

Proposed: 31 Musk Avenue - 16st/60m/mixed‎ use
http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/tt280/Dr_Marty/Musk_1.jpg
http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/tt280/Dr_Marty/Musk_2.jpg
http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/tt280/Dr_Marty/Musk_3.jpg
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1055055

NEWSTEAD

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=609329&page=8

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Park 16 St - Mirvac?? U/C (I think)
http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/963/parkx.jpg

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Joule Office - 19st - Proposed
http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/4589/breaky1jg0.jpg

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Parkside Boulevard 1 - 25st/91.6m/Res -Proposed
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn131/SoulVisionQ3/PreviewScreenSnapz002copy.jpg

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn131/SoulVisionQ3/SafariScreenSnapz003copy.jpg

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn131/SoulVisionQ3/SafariScreenSnapz002copy.jpg
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=848748
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wow, thanks for pulling all this together. really makes you realise how much is going on in the inner burbs. incredible

wow, thanks for pulling all this together. really makes you realise how much is going on in the inner burbs. incredible

Not finished yet. Thats only part of it. There is more out there. South Brisbane, Herston, FV, Newstead, Toowong and Milton all have projects missing.

The inner burbs are going to be unrecognizable in 10 years

That reminds, what is happening with that 435 St Paulson Tce project? That would be a great one to go ahead, but it's been ages since anything has happened with it.

Didn't realise we had so many. Also don't forget the Buranda TOD.

Didn't realise we had so many. Also don't forget the Buranda TOD.

Yeah I wasn't sure what was happening with Buranda, or that one in Toowong. Also I haven't yet looked at Indooroopilly yet.

Should I include Redcliffe, Logan, Springfield and Ipswich?

Yeah I wasn't sure what was happening with Buranda, or that one in Toowong. Also I haven't yet looked at Indooroopilly yet.

Should I include Redcliffe, Logan, Springfield and Ipswich?

Yeah I'd say so, they're all Brisbane metro suburbs.

SSMRC - Herston

http://www.qimr.edu.au/content/Image/SSMRC.JPG

Great idea JayT! I can never keep track of these when they are mentioned in the news threads and the like, which is a shame because some of them really look good! Mosaic, Southpoint and Waterloo Junction are particular favs.

As for including Ipswich, Springfield, Logan and Redcliffe in here, while they are part of the greater metro area, they aren't technically "Brisbane". By rights, we should have separate Logan, Ipswich/Springfield and Morton Bay threads like the Gold Coast one (there was a Logan thread at one stage I think) but not enough interesting happens in any of the areas really...

Maybe a single thread for all these outer areas combined might be a better idea?

No I think put them in this thread. Logan, Redcliffe etc are Brisbane metro so they should all be here. GC is a separate city.

^^ Ipswich/Springfield really needs a separate one though. You can't really classify Ipswich as Brisbane Metro, it's too far out, and there is a much greater separation between Greater Brisbane and Greater Ipswich than with Brisbane and Logan, for example. We might see quite a lot of smaller projects for out that way when ULDA's Ripley Valley project starts coming online.

As for Logan, as it is currently it yes, the central part of the city is in the Brisbane metro area, but when Yarrabilba and Greater Flagstone come online it might need to be reconsidered as, again, they're too far out to really be considered Brisbane Metro, and it will really skew the population distribution towards the southern end of the city (atm, the majority of the main population areas are in the north eastern section of the city).

no one really ventures out to get photos of ipswich that much anyway, any thread would probably fall by the wayside

Had to laugh seeing 'The Milton' render, Queensland Rail/QR hasn't used that logo for a good 15 years :)

Great thread, however is Milton South Brisbane, Fortitude Valley and Bowen Hills really suburban?

no one really ventures out to get photos of ipswich that much anyway, any thread would probably fall by the wayside

That's true, and the same is true with Logan and the northern suburbs as well, as currently not much is happening anywhere in SEQ that isn't Brisbane or the Gold Coast. I'm just planning for when these new ULDA developments start to be built. If anything planned out is of interest to us, where should it be discussed?

Great thread, however is Milton South Brisbane, Fortitude Valley and Bowen Hills really suburban?

That's something I was thinking last night - where does the inner city end and the suburbs begin. Also, are we now at risk of doubling up on discussions about certain developments like Bowen Hills, the Valley and Hamilton?

Perhaps I should re-word the thread. Outside the CBD would be more appropriate I guess.

^^ Outside CBD might be better, as everyone seems to have different opinions on how far from the CBD the suburbs start, and also how far out they extend.

Maybe what we need is to structure the location-based threads a bit more, similar to the boards for the southern states? Like a Northern Suburbs board for The Valley, Bowen Hills and Teneriffe and further northwards, Eastern Suburbs for Wooloongabba and Kangaroo Point extending out to the bayside, Western Suburbs for Milton, Toowong and even extending out to Ipswich/Springfield (if we don't want a separate thread for them) and a Southern Suburbs for South Bank, South Brisbane, West End and southwards into the Logan Metro areas, and come up with a map that shows the areas, as a guide.

Well, that's my thoughts. PS, this isn't about just your thread JayT, I really appreciate this thread as most of these developments I confuse or forget about. It's more something for categorising Brisbane developments as a whole.

I love the Chalk Hotel Redevelopment. I go there quite often but have never seen or noticed any proposals. Good spot too, close to the busway and close to a future underground station.

They just keep coming! :cheers:

Yeah I wasn't sure what was happening with Buranda, or that one in Toowong. Also I haven't yet looked at Indooroopilly yet.

Should I include Redcliffe, Logan, Springfield and Ipswich?

Don't forget Chermside & Nundah.

Good idea for a thread JayT, it give a great synopsis of what's happening outside of the CBD.

Looks like Pradella are about to start on their 14st Urban Edge development in Kelvin Grove (http://www.urbanedgeapartments.com.au/home): DA# A003076294

Jayt, add the Chalk one into the first post. That way everyone can see it first up.

Jayt, add the Chalk one into the first post. That way everyone can see it first up.


Done.

The view from Mt Coottha will be very different in the next few years, more a carpet of highrises in the inner suburbs.

I think I noticed another crane up in Hamilton tonight. Different from the ones that are flood lit.

http://madisonheightsbowenhills.com.au/index.php/home/
^^
MADISON HEIGHTS Bowen Hills - 30 stories. Well under way with over 40million in apartments sold.

Another slipped under the radar. There is a picture on the previous page.

Not really slipped under the radar. We were all talking about it in the Bowen Hills thread.

Another one for Fortitude Valley. Up to 6 towers :)
http://www.couriermail.com.au/ipad/david-looks-to-devine-caf-set/story-fn6ck45n-1226059193673

Brunswick St-Water St, Fortitude Valley site.

Source: The Courier-Mail
DAVID Devine's Metro Property Group's foray into inner-city apartment living has stepped up a gear with a large parcel of land in Fortitude Valley earmarked for a new $450 million development.
Mr Devine wants to build five or six towers in a fully integrated, mixed-use precinct, featuring more than 750 apartments, as well as retail and commercial, on a 12,854sq m site on the corner of Water and Brunswick streets in the Valley.

Currently home to the Australian College of Natural Medicine, industry sources say the off-market transaction would have cost Metro about $25 million.

Mr Devine said the development would target "cafe society-type people" and the vast majority of units would be one or two bedroom.

"We envisage a mixed-use village atmosphere," he said. "It will have a community centre with a swimming pool and gym, cafes and shops ... plus commercial along Brunswick St.

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"We will be looking at starting to build in July next year, start marketing in early 2012 and we hope to roll out a tower every year."

The unnamed development, which sits at the entrance to the $2.9 billion RNA redevelopment, will be a blend of architecture from two of Australia's leading practices bureau^proberts and Deicke Richards.

The transaction, which is due to settle in early 2012, is subject to conditions, including a successful development application.

Mr Devine said he was looking for 70-75 per cent in presales before construction started.

The deal was negotiated by Engage Capital's Daniel Holden and Martin Pavlik.

Metro currently has more than $1 billion in its portfolio. In Brisbane alone, it now has 1600 apartments in the pipeline, spread over six developments at Bowen Hills, Fortitude Valley and South Brisbane.

Mr Devine said he was convinced of a pent-up demand for affordable inner-city apartment living.

"We are confident that we can deliver a minimum of 400 units a year in Brisbane in a difficult market," he said.


Doesn't say how tall though.

That Water St precinct is quite interesting. I went for a walk the other day and for the first time walked down Water St to Brunswick. The site in question is very interesting as it is very open with a lot of old style military accomodation on site, would be good to know its history.Quite an unexpected find in the middle of the valley.

That Water St precinct is quite interesting. I went for a walk the other day and for the first time walked down Water St to Brunswick. The site in question is very interesting as it is very open with a lot of old style military accomodation on site, would be good to know its history.Quite an unexpected find in the middle of the valley.

don't let our resident NIMBY's soulvisionq1 & nathandavid88 hear about that!!

It seems to me that whole block around Water St, Amelia St and Baxter Street, could be teared down. It really needs some life added to that area.

it would be good to see it redeveloped at the same time as the RNA project

the streets in that area are quite narrow and the layout is pretty crap.. the whole area could be re-planned i reckon.

But the narrow streets will add cool character.

Exactly. A bit of organic diversity is needed in a city.

David Devine scares me though....when I think of his developments, I think of concrete, generic buildings, lack of unique streetscapes, The Coffee Club etc....

Exactly what I was thinking. It'll be interesting to see his Bowen hills jobs when he has finshed them.

But the narrow streets will add cool character.

perhaps if the development is medium-rise / medium-density

but i think it will be pretty hard to maintain 'cool character' if the buildings are 30st each... the servicing requirements of each building will remove most opportunities for ground floor retail and i fear it'll end up being a congestion nightmare.

at least if you re-plan the street heirachy you could improve the access.

If it is on the ULDA side it is a max of 8st, with 12st Landmark buildings which would be about right with 750 apartments in 6 towers.

That Water St precinct is quite interesting. I went for a walk the other day and for the first time walked down Water St to Brunswick. The site in question is very interesting as it is very open with a lot of old style military accomodation on site, would be good to know its history.Quite an unexpected find in the middle of the valley.

To be honest, nothing I find in the Valley surprises me anymore because it seems to have a little bit of everything! I love going down there for a wander with my camera.

Which corner is it?, I don't get that far down Brunswick St very often so I don't know where Australian College of Natural Medicine is. If looking at it on Google Maps, is it the North Eastern corner of the intersection?

Just turn off Brunswick into Water St and walk on down :)

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MADISON HEIGHTS BOWEN HILLS - Metro Properties - 31st / 97m- Approved
http://madisonheightsbowenhills.com.au/index.php/home/
http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/813/campbellandmayne2.jpg

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/3673/campbellandmayne1.jpg

http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/5642/campbellandmayne3.jpg

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Looking good. Will get that area going.

With this one already hitting the so called "signature tower" height for the area (30 levels), surely the ULDA would push for a nicer looking office/mixed use tower to surpass this. The last thing you would want for your brand new flagship urban renewal area, is to have 30 stories of concrete balconies as the centrepiece.

Great height, terrible cookie cutter trash design, I guess things can only get better for Bowen Hills.

Great interactive map: http://www.couriermail.com.au/property/unit-supply-hits-new-heights-with-2000-new-brisbane-apartments-available-off-the-plan/story-e6frequ6-1226064328454

Missing a few though.

Quite a few actually!

There was an advert this weekend (CM) for yet another tower going up in Hamilton. It looked to be between 20 and 30 stories and was right on the river.

I'll see if I can get some more info later. There was a render in the CM on Saturday.

There is also a 15st proposal on Logan Road in Upper Mount Gravatt. Can't see it selling to be honest.

Quite a cluster in the Bowen Hills, Newstead area. I would have thought Fortitude VAlley should be thickening up with those tags.

There is also a 15st proposal on Logan Road in Upper Mount Gravatt. Can't see it selling to be honest.
Whats the application number or address? I'd like to have a look.

^^A003076520

^^A003076520

Many Thanks :)

^^A003076520

looks good. I'm a fan.

Yeah for a suburban resi, i'm impressed. Lots of use of bamboo which is interesting.

http://www.brisbanedevelopment.com/images/stories/Article_Images/suburban/1.png

http://www.brisbanedevelopment.com/images/stories/Article_Images/suburban/2.png

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once the landscape architects get at it, the planting will probably change. Usually it is only indicative stuff that the architects throw in there.

While I'm liking the added restaurant space down the side, I'm wondering whether it's too far There are a few good places to eat along Logan Road, but they're further up the road a bit.

Looks pretty decent over all, although it is right next door to the rather large cop shop...not sure if that's a pro or a con...

Meh nothing special, just another concrete box. When are architects gonna start thinking out of the box and be a little more creative when it somes to residential buildings under 20 stories?

^^Because it is in the suburbs and it would never be built otherwise. Plain and simple.

^^You're right. It's in the suburbs. Yields are relatively low. Plus you've got even greater issues with NIMBYs. I do actually really like the way this tower is 5 storeys shorter at the rear due to it fronting directly onto a suburban neighbourhood.

There is a market for this in Upper Mt Gravatt. The area has similar demographics to Chatswood in Sydney plus it has a university campus close by. The only thing its missing (in typical Brisbane fashion) is a railway station.

^^ Agree. There's quite a large asian community in Mt Gravatt and from what I see quite a lot of demand for units.

Also, this building is 15 levels.

The whole central south lacks a train station... Sadly.

There is a very busy busway station over the road though and thus it's a short trip to the city (and the uni).

Meh nothing special, just another concrete box. When are architects gonna start thinking out of the box and be a little more creative when it somes to residential buildings under 20 stories?

It's actually a pretty funky building... bringing back some common sense ideas like breeze ways in the corridors and mixing it up with commercial and retail in appropriate spaces.

All common sense stuff but never done. I say I again I'm a fan.

^^ I agree. I think it's not a bad looking design that shows quite a lot of thought into it's location. As I said, I do really like the retail laneway down the side, and also the fact that the office component that overlooks Logan Road, acting as a buffer between the road noise at it's closest and the residential areas. A very functional design.

As JayT and Soul said, the large student community for the two nearby Griffith Campuses and a large Asian community and increasing Middle Eastern and North African communities in the area make me think that this might not be as hard to sell as you would think. Especially if it's keenly priced.

I quite like it, though my only criticism is that there isn't much interaction in the street frontage? The lane retail is a nice idea.

This is NOT the spot where an active street frontage could possibly work. Really - drive past some time and have a squiz. There's a number of gated complexes on that side of the road, the footpath is very empty and the road is wide and busy. You couldn't possibly make anything work.

^^ That and the site also has a minimal street frontage, which wouldn't allow much to be done even if it was in a better position.

^^ That and the site also has a minimal street frontage, which wouldn't allow much to be done even if it was in a better position.

And the only thing that would go there is a coffee club so why bother

New DA for
Pradella Developments Pty Ltd (Primary Applicant)
41 BOUNDARY ST SOUTH BRISBANE QLD 4101

Application number: A003121478

http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/9118/32940992.jpg
http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/3261/54078419.jpg
http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/4666/71680406.jpg
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/315/90595421.jpg
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/2728/25672876.jpg

we are getting so many massive (comparatively) buildings proposed and going up in the suburbs recently, yet I can't think of one that is anywhere near completion? Will be very interesting they start appearing

we are getting so many massive (comparatively) buildings proposed and going up in the suburbs recently, yet I can't think of one that is anywhere near completion? Will be very interesting they start appearing

Bowen Hills is about to EXPLODE!! I'm in the process of moving to Red Hill in the not too distant future which means I'll be using the ICB every day. Can't wait to see the cranes and towers go up all over that stretch in the near future. I don't think people realise how different it will be soon :banana:

Bowen Hills is about to EXPLODE!! I'm in the process of moving to Red Hill in the not too distant future which means I'll be using the ICB every day. Can't wait to see the cranes and towers go up all over that stretch in the near future. I don't think people realise how different it will be soon :banana:

It's already changing quickly! Left to right below: Richmond Apartments; Code; The Chelsea; and down the bottom of the page the site for the 30-storey Madison Heights.

http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/593/bowenhills1.jpg

2 EDMONDSTONE ST SOUTH BRISBANE QLD 4101
4 EDMONDSTONE ST SOUTH BRISBANE QLD 4101


Application number: A003131140
Aria Property Group (Primary Applicant)



http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/2665/91345208.jpg


Special thanks to Neilo63 for finding this.

I have been wondering what was going on with this site, there use to be a gym there but over the last week or two the small 2 story building has been getting a makeover with ARIA now in big letters across the top, must be the sales centre. Will be good to get rid of the eyesore that is the old cutting edge building. I dont think the nimbys will like this one at all.

That lime green coloured building in Bowen Hills (I think it's code) is looking increasingly atrocious.

I actally like it!

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Whats happening with this one? Site was all lit up tonight when I drove past.
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This isn't a suburb development, it's part of the Bowen Hills ULDA.

It's in presales and has been struggling a little. I am not sure why - the apartments are big and reasonably priced for what you get. The location is also one of the better ones in Bowen Hills.

One of my favourite Bowen Hills developments to be honest. I hope it picks up some steam.

A 20 storey tower with student housing has been approved for 18-32 Thorn Street, Kangaroo Point.

Source: The Courier Mail (4/11/2011)

2 EDMONDSTONE ST SOUTH BRISBANE QLD 4101
4 EDMONDSTONE ST SOUTH BRISBANE QLD 4101


Application number: A003131140
Aria Property Group (Primary Applicant)



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Special thanks to Neilo63 for finding this.

APPROVED!!

Will get a photo soon but the residential core has liteally jumped up 3 floors overnight.

For which one?

For which one?

Sounds like M&A?

Good stuff about the Aria tower.

There is a photo of a new Office Tower in Bowen Hills in Prime Site today – Page 87 I think.

It’s 22 stories and has 30,000m² of office space which is already pre-committed by the Queensland Government.

The new tower is on the corner of Mayne and Hudd Streets adjacent to Bowen Hills Station. The site is quite elevated so this should stick out.

Couldn’t find any renderings of it on line but it looks quite nice – and glassy for those who like the glass.
Oh and its right next to the ICB.

^^

Its is suprisingly not too bad a design Jay. Hope it goes ahead.

THE fight to snare a lucrative State Government requirement for 30,000sq m of office space in Bowen Hills has ended with property group Laing O’rourke emerging as the winning contender.

The construction giant will build a $275 million multitenant government office building on a 4200sq m parcel of vacant land at the corner of Hudd St and Mayne Rd. After the Government released its requirement in the Bowen Hills Urban Development Area a couple of months ago, several parties had been vying for the contract.

Among those who made a play for the lucrative State Government tenant was the Seymour Group, which last month won approval from the Urban Land Development

Authority for a $200 million, 22-storey commercial tower at 58-66 Abbotsford Rd.
Lend Lease’s $2.9 billion 15-year RNA showground redevelopment was also believed to have thrown its hat in the ring.

Government Services and Building Industry Minister Simon Finn said the building would be located next to the Bowen Hills railway station on a site owned by Queensland Rail. It is understood the purchase price for the site is included in the costing for the project, which is being built in stage 4 of the Government’s decentralisation initiative.

The building will house staff from Queensland Health, the Department of Transport and Main Roads and a multi-agency Government Services counter.
It is due to be completed by mid-2014.

‘‘This project will provide a significant catalyst for further development within the Bowen Hills UDA as it is located in the ‘symbolic heart’ of the precinct,’’ Mr Finn said.

‘‘The building will comprise 30,000sq m of net lettable office area and 1500sq m of retail space.

‘‘This is not only about creating work environments built around public transport, it’s also about providing opportunities for active transport. That’s why a significant feature of the new building will be end-of-trip facilities for 400 bicycles.

‘‘Importantly, the building will be designed and constructed to meet the highest sustainability benchmarks, including targeting a Green Building Council of Australia 6-Star Green Star rating.’’

Mr Finn said the building would meet world best-practice environmental development standards.

‘‘A range of features will be incorporated into the building’s design to maximise energy and water efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create a healthy indoor environment,’’ Mr Finn said.

He said the project would be a huge boost for the building and construction industry, stimulating growth and creating construction jobs.

‘‘More than 1500 jobs will be created over the life of the project,’’ Mr Finn said.
‘‘The building and construction industry is central to Queensland’s economy in 2010-11 – it contributed 17.7 per cent to Queensland’s gross state product and employed about 237,000 workers.

‘‘This project is yet another part of the Bligh Government’s capital works program that is worth $15.1 billion annually to the Queensland economy, the largest of any state in Australia.’’

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I wish the Seymour Group proposal won. That was a great building.

Seconded Marty, the proposal above looks like any other concrete clad government monolith from the 70's and 80's.

Agree. The Seymour desgin was much better.

All I can say is I sincerely hope this thing ends up looking a damn sight better in the flesh!

Seconded Marty, the proposal above looks like any other concrete clad government monolith from the 70's and 80's.

Much like the Neville Bonner building.

Bit too early to judge based on the low-res render, but it could turn out alright.

I think this should be ok. Looks very Supreme Courtish.

I wish the Seymour Group proposal won. That was a great building.

Which one was that? I never saw that one. I never actually knew there were any other buildings proposed for that site.

This one together with the new 20 story office building on the other side of the station should hopefully encourage some retail into the area.

The 20st opposite is the Seymour proposal.

The 20st opposite is the Seymour proposal.

Sarafini Chains - thats still going ahead though?

The best part is that it create a lot of job.
"The building and construction industry is central to Queensland’s economy in 2010-11 – it contributed 17.7 per cent to Queensland’s gross state product and employed about 237,000 workers."
Good luck Queensland!

Since I can't find a dedicated thread, I'll put these in here

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^^
I have no idea what that is? With all these random buidings going up in the suburbs I'm getting out of touch.

^^
I have no idea what that is? With all these random buidings going up in the suburbs I'm getting out of touch.

Place for poor people :)

^^ :lol: Also known as Brisbane Common Ground.

I remember some discussion about this before. Now I know the building that they mean.

I would love to have a modern apartment in South Brisbane overlooking the city. And it would probably cost me about $500,000 to get it. So that's why I am appalled that this is a housing commission type project. Surely there is a lot cheaper ways they can do public housing than this (if they must do it at all).

However is there a much cheaper way close to the significant infrastructure they require? They are also, I imagine, dealing with people in the South Brisbane, CBD area. There would be dis-benefits in taking them 15km away from where they reside.

^^ That's why it is believed that this concept works.

It's a 50/50 split between chronically homeless and low income workers (i.e. ones treading water financially) who already reside in the area either on the streets or in shared accommodation (a fair bit of which still exists at the back of South Brisbane and West End I believe, and also in pockets in New Farm and Spring Hill as well). You obviously can't cart the chronically homeless and people who live and work in the CBD out to Woodridge or Caboolture or something. That's how ghettos are created, and it could be detrimental to their livelihoods.

I remember some discussion about this before. Now I know the building that they mean.

I would love to have a modern apartment in South Brisbane overlooking the city. And it would probably cost me about $500,000 to get it. So that's why I am appalled that this is a housing commission type project. Surely there is a lot cheaper ways they can do public housing than this (if they must do it at all).

what suggestions do you have for more effective social housing??

putting people in tents out at beaudesert might be cheaper initially......

what suggestions do you have for more effective social housing??

putting people in tents out at beaudesert might be cheaper initially......

yes!

I'm sure there are some bleeding hearts all for this but why should I have to work my ass off to try and get my dream apartment and they get a brand new apartment with city views, At least put it at the back of west end.

how dare they deserve such luxuries

Yeah how dare they get something for nothing, when I have to work all the time, and pay a 40% tax rate. But will end up living in a lesser apartment. Life really is tough for some of the welfare bludgers out there.

I can understand some social housing, for people with genuine disabilities, and it need not be a tent in the bush. But surely it can be done cheaper than this. They could sell these units for hundreds of thousands, it's an evolving premium location and with great views.

If I could guarentee the residents of this place were deserving I'd feel a little better about it. But I suspect the usual suspects will get a lot of them.

The apartments are not that flash. Most have a communal kitchen and they are not able to stay there for a long period of time.

They same arguments could be said about why Government hospital rooms should have such a good view in such good locations when their care is free.

Yeah how dare they get something for nothing, when I have to work all the time, and pay a 40% tax rate. But will end up living in a lesser apartment. Life really is tough for some of the welfare bludgers out there.

I can understand some social housing, for people with genuine disabilities, and it need not be a tent in the bush. But surely it can be done cheaper than this. They could sell these units for hundreds of thousands, it's an evolving premium location and with great views.

If I could guarentee the residents of this place were deserving I'd feel a little better about it. But I suspect the usual suspects will get a lot of them.

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alive and well it seems.....

community housing can be a good thing for the local economy. its called the trickle down effect: guva-mint pays for development, development pays workers, architects, planners, engineers, materials etc, and that money is then recycled into the local economy. it has a positive effect on the tax payers. Unfortunatel were left with these cell blocks (and the feral variety of people they often bring) built in my suburb. they usually are built to the cheapest standard and look like jails.

I suggest people have a look at what the Micah group are and what they do before you comment further on the social or community side of the development.

I'm curious - did the Government already own the land in South Brisbane - or buy it? I suspect that has a lot to do with this development. Surely it would be cheaper to just build a block on land they already own as opposed to buying more land somewhere out west, and then building a ghetto out there?

It is not a Government project.

^^ Although it is being funded by the Federal and State Government. And they didn't already own the land, it used to be Gambaro's Seafood Warehouse. To quote the Qld Department of Communities page (http://www.communities.qld.gov.au/housing/community-and-homelessness-programs/homelessness-programs/brisbane-common-ground) on the project:

The Queensland Department of Communities chose the site of the former Gambaro’s seafood warehouse due to its proximity to public transport, community services, employment opportunities and the cultural precinct within walking or biking distance.

community housing can be a good thing for the local economy. its called the trickle down effect: guva-mint pays for development, development pays workers, architects, planners, engineers, materials etc, and that money is then recycled into the local economy. it has a positive effect on the tax payers. Unfortunatel were left with these cell blocks (and the feral variety of people they often bring) built in my suburb. they usually are built to the cheapest standard and look like jails.

I'd suggest having a look at some of newsletters Micah and Grocon are producing about the project. The latest ones show some photos of the exterior progress and the rooms in the project and they certainly don't look cheap and nasty, nor do they look like jails inside or out. Obviously it doesn't look like the ritz (and so it shouldn't) but on the inside it looks clean, functional and not too dissimilar to a lot of rental accommodation/budget hotels out there, while the outside doesn't look any worse that some of the other resi projects that have gone up lately!

Considering that Grocon are building this at cost, and therefore would be pinching their pennies where possible, I'd say they are doing a pretty good job at making it not look like a jail or a commie block!

And as for the "feral" aspect you speak of, these aren't normal public housing, this is a managed building which will have an onsite tenancy manager to maintain the building and make sure the tenants meet obligations set down in their leases.

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well first thing i notice is that the cooktop doesn't have a rangehood/exhaust at all. Its looks as though they have (understandably) installed the minimum amount of fittings and appliances required go get by.

well first thing i notice is that the cooktop doesn't have a rangehood/exhaust at all. Its looks as though they have (understandably) installed the minimum amount of fittings and appliances required go get by.

I've actually never seen a properly installed rangehood/exhaust in all the places I've been in Brisbane. If they've had a rangehood at all it has always vented in to the kitchen, not to the outside like it's supposed to.

I know. I had the builders vent mine to the outside when i had my place built.

how dare they deserve such luxuries

Well why do they, Next they'll be demanding BMWs, As has been said you could have built this somewhere out the back of west end of inner north/ south suburbs, not in prime real estate. Maybe I should apply for one though seeing as a I work I doubt it.

^^You wouldn't like living there. guarantee it. Stop your whinging. It is not a luxurious place for them.

I have walked through many housing commission blocks recently built and this isn't much different internally apart from the bright colours and... i can't explain the lack of exhaust canopy. QFRS are going to receive a fuckton of un-wanted alarms. Would be better to have mission brown tiles than no exhaust - silly cost saving.

For some of the people doubting the location or the wisdom behind this project I suggest you do a bit more research into what is the common ground concept, this isnt just normal social housing its an integrated approach to reducing homelessness through helping the residents get their lives back on track. They arent just dumping them in social housing then forgetting about them. There are (from memory) 6 of these projects built in Australia and many more in the states that are great success stories.

Micah and Grocon also run regular community information sessions on the project which are really fascinating and I highly recommend you turn up to one if you have your doubts. I went to a fundraiser for Common Ground Queensland last year and some of the stats that Rosanne Haggarty (the founder of Common Ground in New York) discussed were real eye openers. The cost of housing people in this style of accomodation is far less than the other alternatives they have, i.e. hospitals, jails, short term emergency housing, even standard public housing.

Don't need a rangehood when every meal is Coca-Cola, cereal, and/or McDonald's.

Yeah how dare they get something for nothing, when I have to work all the time, and pay a 40% tax rate. But will end up living in a lesser apartment. Life really is tough for some of the welfare bludgers out there.

Ahh another 'Howard Battler'. Only earning over $80k per year (38.5% tax) so why would you want to help out those less fortunate? Gotta have some money to put toward the new Audi...

Don't mix "less fortunate" with "welfare bludgers".

I've got no problem with genuine cases getting public housing. Although I still think it can be a bit cheaper than this. What I do draw the line at though is people who have their hand out for everything. There are a lot of cases like that.

If this project is part of a larger scheme, and it takes genuine cases and helps them, then that is good.

But I don't count the work shy, criminals and drug abusers as being worthwhile recipients.

Don't mix "less fortunate" with "welfare bludgers".

I've got no problem with genuine cases getting public housing. Although I still think it can be a bit cheaper than this. What I do draw the line at though is people who have their hand out for everything. There are a lot of cases like that.

If this project is part of a larger scheme, and it takes genuine cases and helps them, then that is good.

But I don't count the work shy, criminals and drug abusers as being worthwhile recipients.

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