Ten years of planning ditched as Arden is put on fast track to a sky-high future
The Victorian government has fast-tracked the approval of three high-rise residential towers in Melbourne's Arden precinct, bypassing local council and community consultation. These developments significantly exceed previously established height and density limits, drawing criticism from urban planners and residents concerned about infrastructure and housing affordability.
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This decision highlights the ongoing tension between state-led urban densification and local community planning, raising concerns about the long-term livability of major urban renewal projects.
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Share A A A The precinct around Arden train station is set to be a cluster of rental skyscrapers, after the Carroll government gave a fast-track tick to three towers standing 37, 27 and 24 storeys tall.
All three buildings – the first new developments to be approved around the underground station – significantly exceed the height and bulk limits the state government set for Arden just four years ago, signalling it has jettisoned its mid-rise vision.
The Arden precinct is one of the largest and most important urban renewal sites in Melbourne, with 13 hectares of state-owned land, mostly located around the new metro station.
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