Sydney developer Deicorp is set to officially open its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/hills-showground-village-castle-hill-2-mandala-parade-castle-hill-nsw-2154">Showground Village</a> precinct in Castle Hill.

NSW Premier Chris Minns will attend the opening on Sunday August 31, alongside&nbsp;Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully, The Hills Shire Council Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne, Landcom CEO Alex Wendler, and Deicorp Founder Fouad Deiri.

There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony before a tour of the newly opened retail precinct.&nbsp;

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Located just moments from Hills Showground Metro Station, the centre spans 9,500 sqm across four levels and features 26 specialty retailers as well as a 1,400 sqm public plaza, creating a new community meeting point for shopping, dining, fitness, and everyday convenience.&nbsp;

The grand opening will be celebrated with a family fun day, featuring free entertainment, children’s activities, and a Skill Tester Machine with guaranteed prizes ranging from Woolworths gift cards to a $5,000 Flight Centre voucher.&nbsp;

Showground Village forms part of the Hills Showground Station Precinct, an urban renewal initiative led by Landcom and Sydney Metro that will provide for around 2,300 new jobs over the next 20 years and around 9,000 new homes.&nbsp;

Deicorp was recently approved for another new development next door to Showground Village.

The new five residential buildings in the East Showgrounds Precinct, will see another 873 dwellings delivered, as well as&nbsp;3,500 sqm of open public space in the form of landscaped courtyards, a public park and communal outdoor recreational space including a playground, barbeque area, and outdoor seating.

“This approval will allow us to start construction on a range of beautifully designed, conveniently located apartments and create another vibrant, walkable and well-connected community,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/deicorp" target="">Deicorp</a>&nbsp;Founder Fouad Deiri.

“These new homes will provide their residents with a seamless connection to jobs and services along Metro North West, and the new&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/hills-showground-village-castle-hill-2-mandala-parade-castle-hill" target="">Hills Showground Village</a>&nbsp;retail precinct currently under construction."

Deicorp has several thousand apartments in planning and under construction across Sydney, from Zetland and Five Dock to Crows Nest and Macquarie Park.

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Deicorp, NSW Premier to officially open Showground Village, Castle Hill’s new retail and hospitality hub

The Minns Labor Government will deliver Sydney’s first new heavy rail station in more than a decade – enabling up to 10,000 new homes by rezoning land around Woollahra and Edgecliff stations, right next to the CBD, to tackle the housing crisis and rebalance growth across the city.

Recent reports by the NSW Productivity Commission have warned that Sydney is losing twice as many young people as it is gaining, while also finding that Woollahra is the most feasible Local Government Area (LGA) in New South Wales to build new housing.

Despite this, housing approvals in Woollahra consistently lag well behind other LGAs, and the population has declined by 11 per cent over the past 50 years while Greater Sydney as a whole has grown by 74 per cent.

The new station that will be an eight-minute trip from Sydney CBD, will be located on the Eastern Suburbs train line in Woollahra, where a station build was started in the 1970s but never completed.

To enable the delivery of new homes the NSW Government will lead a rezoning of Woollahra and Edgecliff stations similar to other state led rezonings to allow additional homes to be built around the stations.

Affordable housing will also make up a proportion of development on the site with the final amount of affordable housing required, to be determined as part of the rezoning process.

The area surrounding the new station is within walking distance of major green and recreational space including Cooper, Trumper, Rushcutters Bay and Centennial Parks.

The Eastern Suburbs train line between Bondi Junction and Sydney CBD also has the lowest passenger usage rates during the AM peak of any line on the Sydney network, with only 43 per cent of operating capacity during the AM peak currently being utilised by passengers.

Sydney Water and Infrastructure NSW have confirmed there is capacity in the water and wastewater systems to accommodate the proposed 10,000 dwellings without major upgrades.

The rezoning is expected to take around two years and will further support the Government’s housing targets that rebalance the delivery of new homes around existing infrastructure.

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Fresh off completing its mixed-use Malvern project Malvern Collective, Kokoda Property Group has acquired a prime site on Richmond's Bridge Road.

They are planning a mid-rise residential development with&nbsp;integrated wellness amenities and a vibrant ground-floor retail and dining offering.

The site, at&nbsp;487–495 Bridge Road, spans&nbsp;1,650 sqm with 50 metres of dual frontage across Bridge Road and Palmer Street. It is currently leased to Adairs, and has a large retail building and 20 onsite car parks.
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Kokoda Property Group’s acquisition forms part of a broader phase of growth in Melbourne, building on momentum from the completion of Malvern Collective and the recent purchase of a Burnley Street site for the developer’s first commercial project.&nbsp;

Mark Stevens, Kokoda Property Group’s Founder and Managing Director, said that the company’s Bridge Road site acquisition signals confidence in a city that is re-accelerating.

“Melbourne is regaining momentum,"&nbsp;Stevens said.

"After a cautious period post-COVID, we’re seeing buyer sentiment stabilise and capital leaning back into well-located, quality projects. Victoria now benefits from deep builder capacity and competitive delivery pricing, creating a rare opportunity to bring design-led inner-city developments to market without compromising on craftsmanship.

“Richmond ticks all the boxes for us – connectivity, culture and everyday amenity – making Bridge Road the perfect address for an amenity-rich, multi-use development."

Envisioned as an “urban lantern” the building will bring a distinctive new presence to Bridge Road with a sculptural retail frontage, designed to honour the street’s heritage character while contributing to its renewal.

Stevens said the acquisition reflects the developer’s commitment to design-led addresses in Melbourne’s inner city.

“Drawing on Richmond’s rich heritage and dynamic character, we’ve envisioned a contemporary building that respects the past while elevating the way people live today. With dual frontages, curated ground-floor spaces, and a focus on wellness, this project will contribute to the neighbourhood’s evolution, appealing to both downsizers and a new generation of professionals.”

Kokoda Property will now progress concept design ahead of a future planning process.
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Mark Stevens, Kokoda Property Group’s Founder and Managing Director, said that the company’s Bridge Road site acquisition signals confidence in a city that is re-accelerating

First look: Kokoda secures Richmond site for new apartment development

Gold Coast developer Drew Group is fast approaching sell-out at its Main Beach apartment development, Lagoon Main Beach.

In the last nine months, Drew Group and sales partner Pezet Matheson have secured 31 sales totalling over $75 million, as the two-tower development advances towards completion under the expert eye of Hutchinson Builders.

“Today's buyers are more discerning than ever," Drew Group Managing Director Jon Drew says.

"It's essential to provide something truly unique that sets a development apart, and we believe Lagoon has achieved just that."

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Just over 50 per cent of recent&nbsp;sales have been to local buyers, reflecting the deep trust and connection within the Gold Coast community that Drew Group has developed over the years.

Demand has been particularly robust at the top end, with two of the three exclusive penthouses already sold, alongside five sub-penthouses. Only seven apartments remain in Lagoon's Signature Series — one&nbsp;penthouse and six sub-penthouses.

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Drew Group has also removed the much-maligned sunset clause from all contracts at Lagoon. The sunset clause — although rarely invoked, yet on occasion known to have been — allows developers to take back contracts on apartments should the building not be completed within the timeframe specified in the contract.

Pezet Matheson Co-Director Jayde Pezet says the fact Lagoon is&nbsp;within a year of completion, and has no sunset clause in contracts, provides certainty to buyers.

"This is paramount in the current market," Pezet says.

Drew Group has committed to providing the highest level of security inclusions — none more impressive than the Ubiquity Access Control System, a cutting-edge facial recognition technology that is one of the most state-of-the-art keyless entry systems on the market.

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One of the biggest drawcards to Lagoon has been the size of the apartments.

"It is unlikely that any future new development in Main Beach will be able to offer such spacious living at this price point," Drew says.

"Today's buyers are more discerning than ever, carefully evaluating amenities like gyms, spas, workspaces, and beach lockers, along with quality finishes. It's essential to provide something truly unique that sets a development apart, and we believe Lagoon has achieved just that."

Lagoon is set to complete construction in mid-2026.

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Lagoon Main Beach approaches sell-out as local buyers drive $75m in sales

National apartment developer Abadeen has topped out its debut Gold Coast apartment project,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/villea-palm-beach-26-mawarra-street-palm-beach-qld-4221">Villea Palm Beach</a>.

Buyers will move into the $120 million development in early 2026, with builder Emicon now focusing its attention towards the fitout stage of the apartments.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/abadeen-group">Abadeen</a>’s Executive Chairman and Founder, Justin Brown, said topping out at Villea represented an exciting step forward for the company’s national growth and the delivery of a benchmark coastal development.

“Villea Palm Beach represents everything Abadeen stands for — design-led living, premium quality, and the convenience we are bringing for residents to feel part of a perfect beachside community," Brown said.

"It is a particularly special project for us, being our first with spectacular ocean views, just metres from the water and with the addition of ground-floor retail. To reach the top floor is a proud moment, and I am incredibly proud of the Abadeen and Emicon teams for the way they are bringing this project to life for future residents.”

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Pierre Saab, Director of builder <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/emicon">Emicon</a>, said topping out was an exciting milestone and the team is now focused on interiors and detailing.

“This is a fantastic milestone to reach. With the final roof pour complete, we’ve moved into the fit-out stage where the detailing will truly bring Villea to life,"&nbsp;Saab said.

"Standing on the top floor, the team was struck by the stunning 180-degree views of the ocean and all that <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/palm-beach-qld-4221">Palm Beach</a> has to offer — a daily reminder of the exceptional lifestyle this project will deliver.”

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Nick Clydsdale, Director of SRQ, who is managing sales and marketing for Villea, said the milestone marks the next phase of the sales campaign.

“With construction now at its highest point, we are excited to kick start the next phase of the campaign off the back of strong sales momentum driven by the local market,"&nbsp;Clydsdale said.

"Villea is a prized offering in the popular suburb of Palm Beach— ideally suited to owner-occupiers and downsizers seeking a convenient and beautiful coastal lifestyle. At the same time, with forecasts pointing to further price growth across the Gold Coast in 2025, Villea offers investors the opportunity to enter early in the upswing cycle."

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Designed by acclaimed architects <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bda-architecture">BDA</a>, Villea comprises 69 two- and three-bedroom residences with light-filled layouts, premium finishes including timber flooring, Fisher &amp; Paykel appliances, and high-performance glazing to maximise comfort.

Many residences capture ocean views, while all benefiting from generous open plan designs and access to shared amenities like a&nbsp;pool, gym, barbecue facilities, and outdoor entertaining spaces, all just 400m from the beach.

A ground floor retail leasing campaign is also underway, with Abadeen set to handpick a curated mix of tenants to enhance the experience for both residents and the wider community.

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Abadeen tops out Villea Palm Beach

Burbank Group

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At the turn of the year Apartments.com.au <a href="/news/burbank-advances-plans-for-werribees-riverbend-site">highlighted Burbank's bid to redevelop</a> an underutilised Werribee land tract by way of a multilevel Rothelowman-designed apartment building.

Now dubbed <a href="/buildings/riveredge-59-comben-drive-werribee">RiverEdge</a>, the $47 million development is freshly approved and forms the first phase of Burbank Group's staged development fronting Comben Avenue. The apartments will replace a Wyndham City Council-owned public car park and will be delivered via a development agreement struck between Council and developer.

Construction tenders for the development have been called, and Burbank Group will this month launch the 100 one, two and three bedroom apartments to market. Their project timeline sees construction commencing during 2019, with completion scheduled for late 2020.

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<figcaption>Rothelowman's design influence has reached to Werribee</figcaption></figure>RiverEdge also includes two ground floor retail tenancies, car parking across a basement level and above ground, 34 bicycle bays and a rooftop terrace overlooking Werribee River. 

Burbank's associated press release goes on to highlight their satisfaction in contributing to Werribee's transformation:

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Werribee is in the heart of Wyndham, one of Melbourne's fast-growing corridors, and this growth is likely to continue with Werribee’s population expected to increase by around 68 percent to around 70,000 people by 2036. The area is benefiting from significant infrastructure investment including road upgrades, as well as the redevelopment of Wyndham Park and the Riverbank Promenade masterplan, and we’re excited to be part of this revitalisation.

Burbank has been based in Altona in Melbourne’s West since 1983 so we understand the unique urban fabric of Werribee and we’re keen to deliver a project that takes advantage of its surrounding areas.

We’re particularly passionate about the city centre revitalisation and have a proven track record following our partnership with the City of Greater Dandenong and Development Victoria on the Metro Village 3175 project which was part of the Dandenong city centre revitalisation.
<cite>Jarrod Sanfilippo, Manager Director of the Burbank Group</cite>
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RiverEdge and Burbank Group's wider riverfront development form part of a $250 million plan championed by Wyndham City Council that will transform a quartet of Council-owned sites. Among the sites due for redevelopment is Pelligra Group's <a href="/news/synott-street-adds-further-weight-to-werribees-transformation">Synnot Street mixed-use building</a> which will see Holiday Inn gain a Werribee presence.

The pending launch of RiverEdge will be followed by stage two of the project which sees a design team come together later in the year.

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<figcaption>The future Wyndham Park</figcaption></figure>Stage two will also incorporate a new 8,300 square metre Wyndham City Community Learning Hub over five levels, in addition to hundreds of new apartments. A tower of 20 levels is envisaged as part of the second stage.

Burbank Group's development in its entirety acts as a backdrop (as seen above) to the redevelopment of Wyndham Park. The recreation and events space is considered by Wyndham City Council as being of regional significance and Concept Design approval during March.

Wyndham Park and Burbank Group's emerging precinct lie diagonally opposite one another, separated by the Werribee River.
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Werribee receives a leg-up as Burbank Group moves on RiverEdge

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Burbank Group is in the process of making good the opportunity to bring urban regeneration to Werribee.

As part of Wyndham City Council's push to <a href="http://www.starweekly.com.au/news/werribee-cbd-facelift/">redevelop key sites around Werribee under a $250 million transformation</a>, Burbank Group has taken to planning a scheme for what is currently an at-grade asphalt car park. The developer joins the Pelligra/Citinova partnership in claiming the right to develop three separate central Werribee sites: Riverbend, Cherry Street and Gateway.

Riverbend is the subject of Burbank's planning application, with the requested outcome the right to create 100 new apartments adjacent to the Werribee River.

<h2>3 Comben Drive application summary</h2>

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<li>Site: Council owned public car park</li>
	<li>Proposed: 10 level residential building at 34.57m in height</li>
	<li>100 apartments: 16 x 1BR, 81 x 2BR, 3 x 3BR</li>
	<li>2 retail tenancies: 175.6sqm &amp; 192.5sqm </li>
	<li>82 vehicles across ground, 1st &amp; 2nd floor bays</li>
	<li>Provision for 34 bicycles</li>
	<li>Level 9 communal outdoor space of 116.6sqm</li>
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Project architect Rothelowman talks of the want “To create a vibrant retail laneway network through the middle of the Precinct centred on Barnes Place and Comben Drive, to connect the planned Riverbank Promenade with Station Place, the Werribee Train Station, Watton Street and Cherry Street” within the planning documents.

Under the <a href="https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2016-06/Werribee%20City%20Centre%20Structure%20Plan%20-%20June%202013.pdf">Werribee City Centre Structure Plan</a> higher density development will be encouraged throughout the Werribee City Centre.

Buildings of up to 20 levels were envisaged during the 2016 tri-site announcement, although the sought after 10 level outcome would still comfortably exceed the preferred precinct height limit. A taller tower may still be in the pipeline as 1 Comben Drive accounts for only a portion of the Riverbend at-grade car park site designated for redevelopment.

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<figcaption>Rising on Werribee River.</figcaption></figure>A multi-faceted business generally focusing on home building, Burbank Group has pushed further into Melbourne's apartment sphere over recent years. Mosaic Dandenong on Cheltenham Road represented the developer's first genuine push into apartments.

Further to 1 Comben Drive, Burbank Group is also working toward realising a high-rise project across 96-102 Franklin Street in Melbourne's CBD as well as future stages at their sizeable Cheltenham Road land tract.

Rothelowman carry on their website imagery of the latest potential stage of the Cheltenham Road development which sees both apartments and low-rise townhouses forming the dwelling mix.

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Burbank advances plans for Werribee's Riverbend site

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It has arguably been a long time coming. Key suburbs across Melbourne's western region are beginning to unlock some of their development potential as a raft of new projects come to the fore.

Whether they be commercial or residential, the new projects are a sign that Melbourne's western suburbs are front and square in the collective minds of many developers.

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<figcaption>Metrowest's initial build. Image: ABD Group</figcaption></figure>The team behind Sunshine's Metrowest development have taken the project's remaining two towers back to planning with the intention of increasing the overall yield. The called for amendments to the existing planning permit and endorsed plans would see 13 and 15 storey buildings created, with a combined 229 apartments in tow; this is an increase of 76 dwellings over the approved plans.

13 retail premises covering a combined 1,040sqm and 232 car parking spaces are expected for the project which fronts Foundry Road. The revised plans see CHT Architects create dual buildings with a similar architectural expression to the initial phase, which is pictured above.

That initial phase consisted of an 8 storey building with 116 apartments, built by ABD Group.

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<figcaption>Gray Puksand's Sunshine commercial development</figcaption></figure>ABD Group features once more in Sunshine, having just broken ground on a new commercial building which will provide accommodation for VicRoads.

Crestwood Developments is behind the new 7 level complex at 10-14 Clarke Street and 9-13 Withers Street, which will see 7,500sqm of premium commercial space created within a total gross floor area of 13.500sqm. At a cost of $20 million, they Gray Puksand-designed complex also includes capacity for 150 vehicles.

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This office building was designed for Crestwood Developments to engage and excite the residents of Sunshine, whilst providing quality workspace to VicRoads.

Located on a critical axis and an island site the building was designed as an element to be viewed from all aspects. The façade is sculptural, inspired by a circuit board wrapping all sides in white precast concrete. The wrapping façade flares out to the west and east to provide a sense of openness and activity on these important frontages for pedestrian activation.
<cite>Gray Puksand</cite>
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<figcaption>The Kinnears display alongside initial development imagery</figcaption></figure>Also spotted in nearby Footscray is a display suite for the massive Kinnears redevelopment.

Located at 124-188 Ballarat Road Footscray, Elenberg Fraser has designed multiple towers across the sprawling land holding. The initial masterplan called for developer R&amp;F Properties to deliver approximately 1,400 apartments over various stages.

The project headed to VCAT earlier in 2016 with Maribyrnong City Council electing not to approve the company’s masterplan proposal for the 3.3 hectare site. With an imminent project launch, Kinnears will surpass Growland's <a href="/news/growland-group-readies-joseph-place-as-footscrays-next-super-project">Joseph Place</a> as the suburb's largest active apartment development.

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<figcaption>Werribee continues to garner development attention</figcaption></figure>The above comes as Werribee is well on the way to backing up its intentions of becoming the CBD of Melbourne's west. Last week Wyndham City officially signed agreements to develop four separate development sites in the Werribee City Centre.

Project Delivery Agreements have been signed with The Burbank Group and Pelligra, with the latter's intended nine level commercial building already at planning. At 37-43 Cherry Street, Pelligra intend for the building to include 5,000sqm of office space and hundreds of new car parking spaces, within a building spanning 32 metres in height.

The Burbank Group on the other hand now has the ability to create multiple residential towers on key sites facing Werribee River. Towers of up to 20 levels have been envisaged.

Also on the radar for Werribee is a mixed-use project on Watton Street, with the above left image appearing on Probus Built's website. Should it come to fruition, 195 Watton Street could include 49 apartments, 40 offices and three retail spaces within a 12 level building valued at $55 million.
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Melbourne's west gathers some development momentum

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Plus Architecture have unveiled another of their burgeoning portfolio of current projects by way of a new 57 level residential tower in the northern reaches of Melbourne's CBD. Developer Burbank Australia is seeking approval for the residential conversion of 96-102 Franklin Street which has acted as its inner city office for some years.

Burbank House as it's known is no stranger to proposed development with Burbank Australia gaining approval during 2002 for a residential conversion of the existing building into an 11 level complex holding 95 apartments. Prior to this a permit was also issued for a 25 level residential tower onsite.

It is in part a reflection of Melbourne's shift toward high-rise living that the current Plus Architecture-led planning application lodged during December 2015 is by far and away the largest proposal that the site has accommodated.

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<figcaption>Burbank House as it currently stands</figcaption></figure>Reaching 177 metres, the 57 level building will hold a total of 270 apartments split between a number of living options. 10 heritage apartments are designed into the tower's lower levels with 129 one bedroom, 109 two bedroom and 22 three bedroom/penthouses skyhomes rounding out the tower.

186 bicycle spaces and 86 vehicle bays have also been included, with a regeneration of the existing Franklin Street facade also expected. The following description of the tower was provided:

<blockquote>
The focus is on community and communal spaces with an artisan workshop and artisan heritage apartments within the podium. The building also consist of a dining/master kitchen area with a mezzanine lounge, 2 storey residents library and games room, yoga room, herb garden and pool.

The façade is inspired by crystalline structures. Each crystal module on the building is sized to reflect the internal programme behind. The overall language is both unifying and personalised.

The context is multiplied and refracted in the angular glass façade creating a kaleidoscope reflecting the multiplicity of the city surrounds.
<cite>Plus Architecture</cite>
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<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/franklin2.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Hero perspective of the development. Image courtesy Plus Architecture"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="891" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/franklin2.jpg?itok=HLiiNW9Z" title="Hero perspective of the development. Image courtesy Plus Architecture" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Hero perspective of the development. Image courtesy Plus Architecture</figcaption></figure>When placed in context, 96-102 Franklin Street would almost be lost in the upcoming crop of tall residential towers in the surrounding area. Earlier this month Apartments.com.au <a href="/news/the-northern-heights-cbd-north-model-updated">published an updated model of the CBD's north end</a> illustrating no less than 9 residential towers in the surrounding blocks ranging from planning to construction that are in excess of 200 metres.

With the addition of 97 Franklin Street and Swanston Central atop the former CUB site this number swells to 11 towers.

While 96-102 Franklin Street sits on the periphery of this cluster, the forthcoming 200 metre tower expected for Victoria Market's Munro site will share the same block as Plus Architecture Franklin Street design, further adding to the tremendous bulk this pocket of Melbourne's CBD is experiencing.
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