In a move that aligns with NSW's accelerated planning incentives for affordable housing, developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/the-one-collection">One Collection</a> has revised its Hills District apartment plans, and taken it to the NSW Government, to secure approval.

The developer, which is currently delivering Horizon Hurstville, is seeking to add 80 more apartments to its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-one-castle-hill-16-dawes-avenue-nsw-2154">Castle Hill development</a> near Castle Towers. They already have approval for 280 apartments across eight six-storey buildings.

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Now on the desks of the NSW Department of Planning is 360 apartments, 48 of which will be dedicated to affordable housing.&nbsp;Affordable housing is to be “fully integrated within the building and visually indistinguishable,” according to the planning submission.

The 15,697 sqm block, an amalgamation of 16 sites, spans across Dawes Avenue, Hughes Avenue, and Camdan Crescent, sits 550m from Hills Showground Metro Station.&nbsp;

"The existing context is quickly changing from free-standing homes into residential flat buildings in line with the Hills Showground Precinct planning framework," Place Studio noted.

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They said the design was informed by the site's unique condition of having three street frontages and was developed to to respond sensitively to iots surrounding context.

"The design adopted a conventional perpendicular alignment to the primary street frontage. The massing of the development was carefully modulated to align with the evolving character of the neighbourhood. The design ensured that the scale was not excessive or out of context, but instead contributed to a cohesive urban form consistent with emerging developments in the area."

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The apartment mix will be 46 one-beds, 168 two-bed apartments, and 146 three-bedroom units, with 631 parking spaces proposed.

Along the street frontages, the building heights are four storeys with a 7.5 metre setback, and eight storeys with an 11.5 metre setback. It should cost about $150 million to build.

One Collection works hand-in-hand with the respected development and construction firm Masscon, which has built a reputation for leveraging its expertise in the built environment to take on developments others can't. That's what they're achieving at Horizon Hurstville, having taken over the project to deliver it.

Joel Robinson

First look: One Collection advances plans for Castle Hill apartments

At Yarra’s Edge, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/mirvac">Mirvac</a>’s newest tower under construction, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/trielle-at-yarra-s-edge-docklands-16-point-park-crescent-docklands-vic-3008">Trielle</a>, sets a new benchmark for elevated living. Rising 45 storeys, 12.5 metres from the Yarra River, the landmark building offers residents access to a private wellness retreat and spa, a resident-only golf simulator, and an elegant lounge, dining and bar complete with a self-playing piano, all without ever having to leave home.

Now, that sense of elevation has reached new heights with the Aerus Sub-Penthouses, a limited release of half-floor riverfront residences on the Collins St axis where the sought-after street meets the Yarra River.

Each Aerus Sub-Penthouse, located across levels 42 and 43, represents the most expansive offering within Trielle, aside from the yet-to-be-revealed crowning penthouses. Spanning between 269 and 301 sqm, these residences are designed to capture natural light and uninterrupted views of the city skyline, Yarra River, and Port Phillip Bay.

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Among the collection are three-bedroom sub penthouses, complemented by a media room, and expansive four-bedroom layouts. All include panoramic living areas and oversized master suites with luxury ensuites reminiscent of a five-star hotel, complemented by dedicated dressing rooms finished in timber and natural stone.

The interiors have been crafted by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/mirvac-design">Mirvac Design</a>, the developer’s award-winning in-house architecture and design team. Every material has been chosen for quality and longevity, from sculpted stone island benches with feature soft wash LED lighting to bespoke joinery and chevron timber oak flooring.

Kitchens are fitted with a BORA induction cooktop with integrated downdraft extractor, alongside Gaggenau appliances, including a fridge, freezer, and wine fridge. The adjoining butler’s pantry incorporates the exclusive Gaggenau Minimalistic Series including oven, steam oven, microwave, coffee machine and warming drawer, all concealed behind handleless glass panels for a clean, integrated presentation. Bathrooms feature custom Apaisar freestanding baths and basins and natural stone benchtops, continuing Mirvac’s design emphasis on tactile, timeless materials.&nbsp;

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Michael Wiener, Design Director at Mirvac, says The Aerus Sub-Penthouse embodies the apex of Mirvac’s design ethos.

“Moving through your home is like walking on air - a private sanctuary where the craftsmanship is refined, the proportions generous, and the flow so effortless, you feel completely at ease in the sky,” Wiener says.

“In Aerus, we wanted to create a sense of weightlessness - a home that feels suspended in the skyline, full of light, grounded in luxury.”

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The Aerus Sub-Penthouses are expected to attract a mix of local and international buyers seeking a long-term residence of scale and quality in a riverfront setting, from returning expats to established families and business owners who value privacy, craftsmanship, and convenience within walking distance of the CBD.

With an unmatched suite of amenities, Trielle is the most extensively appointed development Mirvac has created to date at Yarra’s Edge. Within the tower will be The Oasis, a 900 sqm podium rooftop wellness retreat designed in collaboration with spa expert Naomi Gregory. Located seven storeys above the Yarra River promenade, it features a 25-metre lap pool, spa and sauna, hot magnesium spa, biophilic gym, yoga and Pilates studio, cold-pail contrast treatment, and day spa treatment rooms. Further amenities include a piano lounge, bookable dining room, cinema room, golf simulator studio, games room, teppanyaki bar, dog wash bay, and two flexible work hubs, The Biblioteca library and Mills Place office space, catering to residents’ evolving lifestyle needs.

Construction of the $350 million tower is underway through Mirvac’s in-house construction arm, with completion anticipated for mid-2027.

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Sky-high sanctuaries: Mirvac unveils The Aerus sub-penthouses at Trielle

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/jwland-development">JWLand</a>’s De Burgh, the final residential release within the Northbourne Village precinct in Lyneham, is nearing completion just as the Federal Government’s Home Guarantee Scheme prepares for its most significant expansion to date.&nbsp;

From October 2025, the scheme will allow first home buyers to enter the market with just a five per cent deposit and no lenders mortgage insurance (LMI), removing some of the most common barriers to ownership.

With <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/de-burgh-at-northbourne-village-40-de-burgh-street-lyneham-act-2602">De Burgh</a> on track for residents to move in by late spring 2025, the timing creates a strong opportunity for first home buyers seeking brand-new apartments in Canberra’s sought-after Inner North.&nbsp;

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The project delivers 350 residences across two buildings, with layouts ranging from compact studios through to one, two, and three-bedroom apartments.

JWLand has tailored the development for long-term liveability, integrating natural light, privacy and outdoor space into each home. Ground-floor residences feature private courtyards, while upper levels benefit from generous balconies.

Kitchens are fitted with Fisher &amp; Paykel appliances, and all apartments include ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning with smartphone app control for lighting and climate.&nbsp;

Shared resident facilities include a rooftop garden, gym, lounge and parcel lockers, alongside landscaped green space within the precinct.

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For buyers, the expanded Home Guarantee Scheme removes income caps and introduces unlimited places, making it more accessible than ever. With most De Burgh apartments priced under $1 million, they fall well within the updated eligibility thresholds.

The policy changes provide first home buyers with greater certainty and a smoother path to finance. Combined with the quality and location of De Burgh, the expanded scheme is expected to draw a new wave of buyers to Canberra’s Inner North.

Residents will benefit from the project’s central setting, just 600 metres from the light rail and three kilometres from Canberra’s CBD. The precinct is bordered by the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/lyneham-act-2602">Lyneham</a> wetlands and sits within easy reach of cafes, restaurants, schools and the ANU.

With completion scheduled for late 2025, De Burgh is set to be among the first major apartment projects to meet the expanded scheme head-on, offering first-time buyers a realistic pathway to ownership in one of Canberra’s most connected neighbourhoods.

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JWLand’s De Burgh aligns with expanded Homebuyer Scheme, opening doors for first home buyers in Canberra’s Inner North

A subtropical pair of residential towers are in planning for a key South Brisbane site neighbouring the iconic Expo ’88 Skyneedle, with new documents revealing a vertically layered vision designed to respond to the precinct’s evolving high-density character.

The proposal has been lodged by&nbsp;Darveniza Group, which is also is behind the 400-apartment Station Quarter precinct in Alderley.

Darveniza Group, led by Jane Darveniza, the Brisbane-based investor and Queensland rich-lister and widow of the late property magnate Bojan Darveniza, is seeking approval for a mixed-use project encompassing 204 apartments, ground-level retail, food and drink tenancies, and office space across two architecturally integrated towers at 37–39 Manning Street.

Occupying an 1,822 sqm site, the proposed towers would rise above a sculptural podium base, with a recessed landscaped centre, rooftop communal areas, and a total of 220 car parks and 256 bicycle bays. The apartment mix spans one- to five-bedroom dwellings, with a design emphasis on generous balconies, cross-ventilation, and climate-responsive materials.

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“The development is conceived as two slender twin buildings that meet at a lushly landscaped central recess,” the Finegrain design report states. “The façade is highly articulated with the plan form stepping back and forth to reduce visual bulk and maximise internal occupants’ access to natural light and air”.

A hallmark of the proposal is its integration of greenery, both visually and functionally. Around 77 per cent of the site’s green plot ratio is delivered through vertical planting spines, a green podium wall, and rooftop amenity. Ground-level deep planting and landscaped communal zones aim to create a shaded, walkable interface along Manning Street.

“The stepped plan form introduces variation in balcony setbacks and enclosed apartment areas, enriching both the façade expression and the resident experience,” the design team notes. “At ground and podium levels, this stepping also enhances permeability, maximising pedestrian view lines to the neighbouring Skyneedle and reinforcing a strong sense of local identity”.

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The site directly adjoins the heritage-listed Skyneedle at 35 Manning Street, an enduring legacy of World Expo ’88. The accompanying heritage impact report by Pendergast Architects contends that the proposal has been carefully conceived to protect the cultural significance and landmark visibility of the structure.

“The design provides setbacks, tower separation and podium articulation to maintain the visibility and landmark role of the adjoining Skyneedle,” the report states. “The significance of the Skyneedle lies principally in its landmark visibility and cultural symbolism, rather than in detailed fabric or architectural setting”.

The proposal sits within the Kurilpa Sustainable Growth Precinct, under Brisbane’s TLPI 02/2023, where revised planning controls support high-density, mixed-use development integrated with subtropical design and increased public realm contributions.

Finegrain’s design reflects this intent, drawing cues from the site's adjacency to Musgrave Park, the subtropical landscape of South Brisbane, and cultural landmarks such as QPAC and South Bank.

Twin green towers proposed for Manning Street, South Brisbane site beside Skyneedle

A first-of-its-kind culinary precinct is coming to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/melrose-park-nsw-2114">Melrose Park</a>, inspired by global street-food flavours and best-in-class restaurants and entertainment.

Deicorp’s emerging mid-city precinct, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/melrose-central-melrose-park-33-hope-street-melrose-park-nsw-2114">Melrose Central</a>, will become the go-to precinct within the wider Melrose Park community, and at its heart, a first-of-its-kind culinary precinct that brings the buzz of Asia’s most iconic food streets to life.

Spanning more than 4,700 sqm, Melrose Central street food precinct is inspired by the energy and vibrant flavours of street-food neighbourhoods from Hong Kong and Tokyo to Seoul and Singapore.

This new destination will be over three times the size of existing offerings like Burwood Chinatown or Westfield Chatswood’s Hawker Lane, positioning Melrose Central as a must-visit dining hub for all of Sydney.

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Designed by Anthony Ho of Basalt Studio, this street food concept blurs the lines between culinary theatre, art, and entertainment, offering an immersive experience. Neon-lit laneways thread between open kitchens and live grill stations, while murals, interactive displays, and light installations will bring the precinct to life, trading until late, a first for the area.

“We’ve imagined our street food concept as a graduated evolution of everything people love about Burwood Chinatown, East Village and Regent Place, elevated by the immersive artistry creating a city-style dining offer,” said Bilinda Turner, Head of Retail at Deicorp.

“By curating the very best tenants from across Australia, we’re creating a fit-for-purpose town centre for 2025 and beyond. It’s something that people truly haven’t seen before."

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Melrose Central is far more than a food precinct. Spanning 30,000 sqm across four levels, the shopping centre will be home to approximately 100 retailers, providing a total lifestyle offering from morning until late evening.

Fresh food offerings span a brand new Coles Supermarket, Local Grocer, Korean Supermarket, Bakery and boutique fresh food, as well as a Dan Murphy's, while health needs are covered from a pharmacy, medical centre and allied health. Fitness and wellbeing take centre stage from a dedicated wellbeing hub that includes pilates, recovery, Infrared saunas and a gym, to name a few.

Variety stores will feature throughout, as well as personal care offerings from nail salons to hairdressers, as well as a dedicated early-learning centre on level 1.

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Situated above the retail precinct will be 495 Turner Studio-designed apartments that open onto 6,000 sqm of lush podium gardens and rooftop terraces.

Located just six kilometres east of Parramatta’s CBD and 15km from Sydney CBD, Melrose Central forms the retail and lifestyle heart of Melrose Park, an urban-renewal precinct that is set to deliver more than 11,000 homes, 22,000 new residents, and 50,000 sqm of park and open space.

A dedicated stop on Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 will arrive at the precinct’s Hope Street entrance, and the forthcoming Parramatta Gateway Bridge will link directly to Sydney Olympic Park and Wentworth Point.&nbsp;

Supported by a 10-minute drive, this growing catchment of 200,000 people, which is projected to grow to 279,000 by 2026, and an average household income above the Greater Sydney average, Melrose Central embodies Deicorp’s vision for transport-oriented, community-focused placemaking.&nbsp;

Melrose Central street food precinct and the wider Melrose Central retail town centre are both slated to open in mid-2026.

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Melrose Central: First-of-its-kind culinary precinct coming to Sydney’s West

Flemington

If you want to live in the heart of Melbourne but not right in the CBD, then just 4 kilometres north-west, you'll find the perfect suburb, Flemington.

Situated right between the Melbourne Zoo and the racecourse, this family-friendly suburb surrounded by parks is only a 9-minute drive to the city – or a 26-minute tram ride.&nbsp;

One of our exciting new listings in Flemington is The Ascot. Take a look at our apartment spotlight video:

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<h2>THE ASCOT AT A GLANCE</h2>

Developer: Blue Earth Group 
Architect: CHT Architects 
Builder: Hamilton Marino 
Address:&nbsp;72 Ascot Vale Road, Flemington VIC 3031

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Delivered by renowned developer Blue Earth Group, The Ascot follows its predecessors Ivanhoe Gardens and Anthem, which have become Urban best-sellers thanks to their incredible on-site amenity offering and competitively low strata fees.

The Ascot is a boutique development with just 146 residences, with a small number of premium apartments remaining. All apartments feature three bedrooms, two bathrooms and two carparks, with a selection of generous floorplans available.

In the video, we took a look&nbsp;at the floorplans of apartments 501a and 502a. Both boast expansive decks over 100 square metres in size – far greater than that of your average townhome. Property 501a offers expansive south western views of the city skyline, while 502a has a northerly outlook, meaning all day sun.

The property has been designed by CHT Architects in collaboration with Sora Interior Design, with celebrity chef Adam D'Sylva providing expertise for the kitchen layout and functionality.

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With The Ascot residences starting at $1.1 million, these homes are $200K - 300K below the suburb median, with the added benefit of luxury amenities including state-of-the-art gym technology, a gold class cinema, golf simulator and games room.

The Ascot also features stunning gardens designed by Jack Merlo Landscape Architects, featuring a tranquil meditation retreat, barbeque and outdoor dining areas and a children's garden.&nbsp;

On days where you want to work from home, The Ascot's co-working lounge is the perfect place to work and overlooks beautiful gardens.&nbsp;

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To add to the exceptional convenience of this development, we love that The Ascot allows for easy integration of technological advancements in future. You've got electric car charging bays, fingerprint access and phone operated appliances.

There's also a building app where you can manage post, grocery deliveries, make bookings and more. Plus, you'll have access to keyless click and collect, a dog washing bay and a vehicle cleaning station. All these extra details prove that Blue Earth Group has really taken into account how they can best accommodate each resident's lifestyle.&nbsp;

We've seen buyers take to Blue Earth Groups developments and expect The Ascot to sell out quickly as well. Already 1 &amp; 2 bedroom configurations have completely sold out -&nbsp;giving you a final opportunity to make The Ascot home.

A limited release of 3 bedroom homes are now available. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure exceptional value for money in a great suburb of Melbourne.&nbsp;

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Olivia Round

APARTMENT SPOTLIGHT: The Ascot by Blue Earth Group in Flemington, Melbourne

Developers have seen an increased demand in residential and mixed-use developments that feature a unique offering that buyers may not find elsewhere.

There&#39;s a wave of new developments which border some of Australia&#39;s most popular racetracks. The residences, all part of a wider mini-masterplan community on the undeveloped land, deliver an amenity-rich lifestyle for owner-occupiers, and have discerning investors interested in the potential windfall rental income due to its location.

Urban takes a look at five projects located close-by or on some of the country&rsquo;s most well-known horse racing tracks.

1. Thomas Street, Moonee Ponds 
Developer: Hamton 
Two-bedroom apartments from $645,000

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Thomas Street residents will have access to a resort-like rooftop pool and deck that will overlook the city skyline and Moonee Valley Racecourse.

Situated in Moonee Ponds, the project unifies contemporary forms with a distinct design with timeless interiors by Mim Design and a natural palette.

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Designed by Rothelowman, other amenities on offer include a wellness sanctuary with outdoor deck and grassed area, Stonepine Square, an idyllic gathering place surrounded by shady pergolas and a dog wash station. &nbsp;

2. Feehan Row, Moonee Ponds 
Developer: Hamton 
Three-bedroom townhouses from $1,195,000

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Botanical green spaces form the cornerstone of Hamton&rsquo;s Feehan Row, with walking trails, sporting fields and green community spaces.

The development, part of the masterplan which also includes Thomas St,&nbsp;was inspired by the historic nature of the site, originally Feehan&rsquo;s Farm leased by W.S. Cox in 1992 for use as a racecourse.

Each home has an individualised entry that makes a statement, delivering a modern interpretation of a Victorian terrace, designed by Rothelowman and Tract Landscape Architects.

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&ldquo;We believe that residents will love living at Feehan Row because in addition to the timeless design of these homes, they can access a rich environment of amenities and parkland&rdquo;, said Rothelowman principal Chris Hayton.

3. Newmarket Residences, Randwick 
Developer: Cbus Property 
Floorplan available upon request

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At the centre of Sydney&rsquo;s horse racing culture, Newmarket Residences boasts two eight-storey apartment buildings that will sit above a vibrant retail plaza in Randwick.

Located at the site of the racing&rsquo;s Inglis family&rsquo;s Newmarket Stables, purchased in 1917, the development provides a direct pedestrian connection to the heritage stables.

Designed by Bates Smart, the homes and apartments boast considered details, indoor and outdoor living, classic tones and handcrafted finishes.

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The five-hectare site will include a playground, 5,000sqm of parkland, 2,300sqm of retail and 642 apartments and terraces.

4. The Ascot, Flemington 
Developer: Blue Earth Group 
Two-bedroom apartments from $639,000

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Just a short walk from the fabled Flemington Racecourse, the Ascot is a brand-new residence boasting 146 apartments across two buildings.

Boasting the best of a vibrant inner-city neighbourhood, the CHT Architects-designed project is full of historic charm and an array of high-quality amenities and services.

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The development features landscaped multi-purpose gardens, curated by Jack Merlo, and is located just four-kilometres away from the Melbourne CBD.

5. Ascot Green, Eagle Farm 
Developer: Mirvac 
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Having sold out the first two residential stages of their Ascot Green development flanking the Eagle Park Racecourse in Brisbane, the ASX-listed developer&nbsp;Mirvac&nbsp;has lodged plans for its third stage.

The third, subtropical-inspired apartment block will rise 14 levels with 111 apartments and a rooftop with panoramic city and track views. That will also feature a private dining room and lounge areas.

It will home the community&#39;s first four-bedroom apartments, as well as four integrated terraces with direct access to green open space fronting the racecourse.

Overlooking some of Australia’s best-known racecourses, these residences deliver an amenity-rich lifestyle for owner-occupiers and, for investors, the potential for holiday rentals.

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Five apartments and townhouses being built alongside Australia’s best-known racecourses

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A Flemington milkbar, known in a previous life as the Macca’s Milk Bar, is set to go under the hammer June 15. 
Held for the last 30 years, 31 Dover Street, in Melbourne's north west is up for auction with a price guide of $800,000 to $880,000.
Set on 183 sqm, the one story home features the original facade.
The vendors say the property dates back to 1894 and had been a grocery store.
It was also once famous for its annual football tipping competition, however it stopped operating as a business in 1999. 
Jerome Feery and Simon Mason of Jellis Craig are marketing the property.
The shopfront facade has been preserved while the interior was reconfigured into a private three bedroom two bathroom residence in 2000.
Featuring a large kitchen and leafy courtyard, records show it last sold for $107,000 in May 1988.
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Flemington milkbar home listed for auction

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EXPERT OBSERVER
The announcement that Sydney Markets will move from Flemington to the Aerotropolis in Western Sydney means the existing Flemington site could become a new type of development.
Sydney’s markets were originally in Haymarket close to Darling Harbour but as the city grew they moved west to Flemington closer to the then centre of Sydney at Parramatta.
With Sydney now planned to have three city centres the announcement that the markets will move further west to be part of the third city at the Aerotropolis completes their move to the areas of growth.
This will leave a large site at Flemington ripe for redevelopment.
The Urban Taskforce has asked Sydney architect Tony Owen to develop an exciting vision for the redevelopment of the Flemington site in a manner that retains a number of market uses.
Tony Owen’s proposal (pictured above and below) sets a new standard for urban renewal by incorporating greenery throughout the new built form.
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Buildings are dripping in greenery and lower height buildings have green roofs that are used for agriculture that could include cows grazing and free range chickens.
There is another great benefit of the proposal in that all the greenery will reduce the heat build up on the site and manage water run off better as well as cleaning the air.
Flemington 2036 is a glimpse into how urban development will occur in the future. The main residential accommodation is in green towers that overlook the shared facilities and markets in the middle of the site.
Tony Owen has cleverly located the tall buildings nearest the highway and commercial areas with lower buildings near existing residential areas.
The amazing potential of the Flemington site is that a whole community can live and work there with 10,000 residents and 4,000 workers all coming together in a park like environment.
What Tony Owen's vision demonstrates is that urban environments can be green and connected to Urban Agriculture. The whole Flemington village will be self sustainable with the food grown on the site.
The Flemington site is well located between the Sydney CBD and the growing city of Parramatta and it has its own railway station.
There is the option of providing a new station on the proposed Metro West line to further connect the site to jobs in Parramatta and in the Sydney CBD.
Redevelopment of a large site like the Flemington Markets must be a leading example of a new approach to urban living.
CHRIS JOHNSON is the CEO of Urban Taskforce
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When Flemington Markets relocate to the Aerotropolis the site can become a new green urban village: Chris Johnson

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Melbourne based developer, Pace Development Group, has been announced as the Victoria Racing Club’s preferred purchaser of its recently rezoned site at 550 Epsom Road, Flemington. 
Pace was awarded the contract of sale for the 10,600 square-metre parcel of land at the famed Flemington Racecourse, following a competitive tender. 
The land, which sits atop the racecourse’s 1,200 metre main straight known as the ‘Straight Six’, received approval for rezoning earlier this year under a planning scheme for 300 residential dwellings, and has undergone vigorous community consultation to ensure the future development protects the existing character and historic significance of the site. 
VRC Chairman Amanda Elliott said Pace and the VRC have agreed to collaborate throughout the design process. 
Shane Wilkinson, Managing Director of Pace Development Group, the design will be publicly revealed in early 2018.
The project’s first apartments are expected to be on the market from late 2018. 
The sales campaign for the land was managed by Peter Bremner, Trent Hobart and Hamish Burgess from Colliers International and transaction management was handled by Peter Hutchins and Tom Byrnes from Charter Keck Cramer.
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Epsom is a key development site sitting adjacent to the Flemington Racecourse and has been designated for high density residential development. The site is approximately 1ha in size and includes the heritage listed former Jockey’s Convalescent Lodge. 
Greenland was a prior envisaged developer but did not proceed.
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Pace wins VRC 550 Epsom Road, Flemington residential redevelopment tender

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Flemington and Kensington are the fastest selling localities in Melbourne for houses, according to a recent Investar report.
The property data firm says that houses in Flemington and Kensington takes 41 days to sell.
This is followed by Moonee Ponds with 52 days and Avondale Heights with 53 days.
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<td valign="top" width="107">
Suburb
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
Postcode
</td>
<td valign="top" width="60">
Bedrooms
</td>
<td valign="top" width="89">
Days on market
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<td valign="top" width="113">
Current median price
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</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="107">
Flemington
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
3031
</td>
<td valign="top" width="60">
3
</td>
<td valign="top" width="89">
41
</td>
<td valign="top" width="113">
$870,000
</td>
</tr>
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<td valign="top" width="107">
Kensington
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
3031
</td>
<td valign="top" width="60">
2
</td>
<td valign="top" width="89">
41
</td>
<td valign="top" width="113">
$800,000
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="107">
Moonee Ponds
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
3039
</td>
<td valign="top" width="60">
2
</td>
<td valign="top" width="89">
52
</td>
<td valign="top" width="113">
$780,000
</td>
</tr>
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<td valign="top" width="107">
Avondale Heights
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<td valign="top" width="54">
3034
</td>
<td valign="top" width="60">
3
</td>
<td valign="top" width="89">
53
</td>
<td valign="top" width="113">
$720,000
</td>
</tr>
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Jacana
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<td valign="top" width="54">
3047
</td>
<td valign="top" width="60">
3
</td>
<td valign="top" width="89">
54
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<td valign="top" width="113">
$485,000
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A two bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-flemington-126170326" target="_blank">37 Waltham Street</a>, Flemington (above) recently sold for $1.225 million after spending 10 days on the market.
Built in 1890, the 150 square metre house last sold for $686,000 in 2010.
A three bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-flemington-126167510" target="_blank">127 Princes Street</a>, Flemington (below) was recently sold for $885,000 after spending 25 days on the market.
The 185 square metre house last sold in 2011 for $599,000.
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A three bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-kensington-126119614" target="_blank">2/57 Bayswater Road</a>, Kensington (below) was recently sold for $960,000 after spending 15 days on the market.
Built in 1995 it last sold in 2001 for $340,000.
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A two bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-kensington-125553186" target="_blank">18 Altona Street</a>, Kensington (below) was sold for $1.07 million this year after spending 18 days on the market.
The 283 square metre property last sold for $460,000 in 2006.
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Flemington and Kensington, Victoria houses takes 41 days to sell: Investar

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Flemington is the most affordable suburb in Melbourne, according to Secret Agent’s latest report.
Tables 3 to 6 list the most and least affordable suburbs for both terraces and townhouses, in terms of average prices as well as average price per square metre of internal space.
If a suburb had less than 5 sales it was excluded from the data pool.
Even the most affordable suburbs for terraces in inner Melbourne start at an average of over $1 million ($300,000 more than townhouses) as shown in Table 3.
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Buyers would be hard pressed to find terraces anywhere near the CBD for less than $10,000/m2 of internal space.
Brunswick and Brunswick East's affordable terraces have an average price per square metre of $10,400/m2 and $11,400/m2 respectively.
Both of these suburbs also make the list of top 5 most affordable townhouses.
Collingwood terraces, which had the lowest average prices in our sampled region over the last year, sold for $11,800/m2 on average.
Terraces in Flemington were more affordable than terraces in any other inner suburb in our study.
The most expensive terraces in inner Melbourne sold for nearly twice as much on average as the most expensive townhouses, and are valued about $5,000/m2 more.
Table 4 shows the least affordable terraces and is dominated by Middle Park and Albert Park, which are highest per square metre and only beaten by Parkville in terms of average sale price.
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Parkville terrace prices fell just short of making the list at $14,500/m2, edged out by its neighbour Carlton North ($14,800/m2).
"Despite being close on a price per square metre basis, if we only looked at average prices we would get a completely different impression, with average prices in Carlton North at $1.58 million, well below Parkville’s 2016 sample average of $2.44 million," the report stated.
Kensington in the inner West, as well as Brunswick, Brunswick East and Northcote in the inner North are in the top 5 most affordable suburbs for townhouses, both in terms of average prices and average price per square metre, shown in Table 5.
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This comes at no real surprise to people who have been following inner Melbourne’s property market trends.
The same can be said about the lack of any affordable suburbs from the inner South on the list.
Abbotsford is the only suburb from the inner East that made the top 5 in 2016, coming in 4th when ranked by average price.
While not in the top 5 most affordable by price per square metre, the suburb is still relatively affordable at just over $8,000/m2.
The most deceptive suburb is West Melbourne, where townhouses in our sample were sold for nearly $1.1 million on average over the past year, which is well above the other suburbs in the top 5 list.
However, at only $7,100/m2, West Melbourne was the number one most affordable inner suburb per square metre of internal space.
Table 6 shows the least affordable suburbs for townhouses in 2016.
Only suburbs from the inner South and East appear in the top 5 when looking at average prices.
South Yarra is the most expensive suburb by both metrics, with Prahran, Port Melbourne and Richmond also making both lists.
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Collingwood nearly made the most affordable list with an average townhouse sale price of only $870,000 in 2016.
However, when accounting for size, buyers of Collingwood townhouses spent nearly $9,300/m2 on average, the 5th highest of all suburbs we sampled.
While Hawthorn only made the top 5 when comparing average prices, at an average of $9,088/m2 it is also still relatively expensive on a price per square metre basis.
Property Observer found this three bedroom townhouse, <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-vic-flemington-124556042" target="_blank">4/3 Tunbridge Street Flemington</a> (pictured above), on the market for between $660,000-$720,000.
 A two bedroom townhouse, <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-townhouse-vic-maribyrnong-122451902" target="_blank">1 Gatehouse Place Maribyrnong</a> (below), is going o auction March 4.
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The three bedroom townhouse at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-townhouse-vic-ascot+vale-124554422" target="_blank" style="font-size: 12.16px;">36 Archer Avenue Ascot Vale is on the market for between $830,000 and $870,000.</a>
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For more information from Secret Agent, <a href="https://secretagent.com.au/" target="_blank">click here</a>.
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Flemington offers Melbourne's most affordable terraces: Secret Agent

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Located less than six kilometres from the Melbourne CBD, Flemington Racecourse occupies a 125ha site in an area undergoing significant transformation and growth. Managed by the Victoria Racing Club (VRC), a long-term master plan was developed for the facility during 2009, with the aim of maximising revenue opportunities for the ongoing investment in facilities for the racecourse and significant capital expenditure undertakings such as replacement of the Member's Old Grandstand.

Part of this master plan involved the sale of non-core land to generate the funds for investment in new facilities.

Enter Greenland Group, China's largest real estate developer which acquired two sites covering a combined 40,000sqm. Known as Flemington Green and Epsom Road, these land holdings were surplus to the needs of the VRC and were offloaded to Greenland Group with the expectation of large-scale development.

The revenue from their sale would then be invested towards the development of the new Club Stand seen below.

<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/829.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="The Club Stand. Image courtesy of Bates Smart."><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="287" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/829.jpg?itok=kjfb93Bn" title="The Club Stand. Image courtesy of Bates Smart." width="580"></a>

<figcaption>The Club Stand is expected to be built shortly. Image courtesy of Bates Smart.</figcaption></figure>Flemington Green occupies 30,000sqm of land, situated between Fisher Parade and Leonard Crescent. The site is located at the high point of the promontory above the Racecourse and the Maribyrnong River. The site's existing uses consist primarily of open lot car parks and three dwellings along Fisher Parade.

Epsom Road on the other hand occupies approximately 10,000sqm of land and is adjacent to the intersection of Epsom, Racecourse and Ascot Vale Roads, at the end of the Racecourse Road Activity Centre. The site is currently undeveloped with the exception of a single level building: the heritage listed Former Jockeys’ Convalescent Lodge which will be retained as part of any future development onsite.

Greenland's plans for the sites were revealed late last year when - together with the VRC - it submitted a Planning Scheme Amendment Request with the Minister for Planning, which sought to change the planning controls for both sites. This would allow for the developer to move forward with plans for its 'Flemington Life' development, consisting of four towers ranging in height from 14-storeys (AHD 73.7m) to 31-storeys (AHD 123.9m), supported by medium-density dwellings across a further six buildings.

<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/flemington_life_dwelling_types.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Flemington Green height and dwelling types. Image courtesy Woods Bagot"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="331" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/flemington_life_dwelling_types.jpg?itok=xdP57VOE" title="Flemington Green height and dwelling types. Image courtesy Woods Bagot" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Flemington Green height and dwelling types. Image courtesy Woods Bagot</figcaption></figure>An Indicative Development Concept (IDC) has been prepared for both sites which provides extensive details on the type of development that could be accommodated across the two sites. These do not represent the final form of any development on the site, but rather reflect the type, scale and siting of built form that maybe be permitted within the parameters proposed under the new planning controls.

The building envelopes shown in the proposed Comprehensive Development Zone for the low-rise component only allow for variations in height and setbacks.

The IDC for the Flemington Green site, as prepared by <a href="http://www.woodsbagot.com/">Woods Bagot</a>, seeks the development of 736 dwellings, based on a built form that comprises three residential towers, two street level podia and a lower density precinct containing townhouse and apartment buildings up to 4-storeys. The proposal also includes scope for a small amount of ancillary retail, commercial space and community facilities that will provide local services for residents.

<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/image45_1.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Flemington Green as rendered from Fischer Parade. Image courtesy Woods Bagot"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="370" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image45_1.jpg?itok=WVtqZp8H" title="Flemington Green as rendered from Fischer Parade. Image courtesy Woods Bagot" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Flemington Green as rendered from Fischer Parade. Image courtesy Woods Bagot</figcaption></figure><blockquote>
The architectural design response adopts a rectilinear architectural language at the perimeter of the master plan and transforms this language to a curved formal language in the centre. This curved formal language continues into the tower geometry, referencing Flemington Racecourse’s distinctive curvilinear shape.
<cite>Woods Bagot</cite>
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The three towers which are expected to form Flemington Green are all distinguished by individual responses to articulation of facades, which draw on the characteristics of the racecourse. These are summarised below:

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<figcaption>Facade reference images. Image courtesy Woods Bagot</figcaption></figure><ul>
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Tower 1, 25-storeys - The Veil: The design concept for the new facade expresses the Flemington’s fascination with fashion.The entire building is enclosed by a skeletal metal frame, which like a veil conveys a mysterious and ambiguous definition by discreetly revealing what is behind. The veil creates a dynamic gesture and form.</li>
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Tower 2, 20-storeys - The Farrier: The facade design concept is derived from the materiality and tectonic nature of the farriers tools. This is represented by the curvaceous external balconies forms which are asymmetrically offset to create a sculptural form.</li>
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Tower 3, 14-storeys - Silks: The facade design concept references the silky shiny colours of the jockeys outfit. The smooth curved form of the floor plan is emphasised by glassy exterior treatment, this is contrasted by the striking colours which highlight the recessed balconies.</li>
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The IDC for the Epsom Road seeks to deliver a high quality, high-density residential development at the apex of the Racecourse Road Activity Centre and Flemington Racecourse, providing a gateway to the precinct. The IDC allows for a 31-storey proposal with a total of 398 dwellings, based on a built form that comprises of a typical tower and podium format.

<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/flemington_life_epsom_rd.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Epsom Road Indicative Development Concept. Image courtesy Woods Bagot"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="318" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/flemington_life_epsom_rd.jpg?itok=zpBcHn5c" title="Epsom Road Indicative Development Concept. Image courtesy Woods Bagot" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Epsom Road Indicative Development Concept. Image courtesy Woods Bagot</figcaption></figure>While heavy with detail, it is worth noting that the above designs and images still designated as development concepts created to provide an indication of the planning controls that Greenland Group and Woods Bagot are seeking push through. Whether the development team largely retain the above designs once each land parcel is subject to individual planning submissions remains to be seen.
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Laurence Dragomir

Horses for courses: Greenland Group's Flemington Life in detail

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News broke yesterday of Victoria Racing Club's new premium 18,000 square metre members stand to be situated on the site of what is now the Members' Old Grandstand.
Dubbed The Club Stand, the facility is expected to be operational by November 2017 and further boost VRC's member count beyond the current 30,000.  Whilst VRC has done a mighty job promoting the new venue, we thought we'd highlight architect Bates Smart's take on The Club stand.
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	"In contrast to traditional sports stadia, the Club Stand presents itself in the round.  In doing so it captures the spirit of the promenading which enhances enjoyment of a day at the races.  The sweeping curvilinear forms promote this unique movement and energy.
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<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/Image5_22.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Eastern curves of The Club stand. Image © Bates Smart"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="352" src="/sites/urbanmelbourne.info/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/Image5_22.jpg?itok=nHJa6A1g" title="Eastern curves of The Club stand. Image © Bates Smart" width="580"></a>
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	The design acknowledges site context in which the theatre of horse racing is played out on all sides - mounting yard, track and members’ lawn to the south; parade ring and day stalls to the east; betting ring to the north; existing grandstands and winning post to the west. 
	The spaces inside the building are to be imbued with a sense of history without feeling beholden to it - featuring elements of the past, but interpreted with clean and sophisticated lines in a modern style, using warm materials. The story of Flemington Racecourse and the VRC is to be woven into the fabric of the building through material, pattern, pictorial and artefact reference and displays.
	The Club Stand is designed to build on the existing heritage at Flemington, and in turn to be an iconic part of the heritage of Flemington’s future."
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Whilst the existing stand is heritage listed, the VRC is confident that the new facility will proceed.  Should it do so, owing to its shape "The five-level Club Stand offers sweeping 360-degree views of the Mounting Yard, race track and Members’ Lawn to the south; Parade Ring and raceday horse stalls to the east; Betting Ring to the north; and existing grandstands and Winning Post to the west."  Let's not neglect the CBD, Dandenongs and Bay views as well.
Given the VRC sold near on 3 hectares of unused land fronting Epsom Road to Chinese developer Greenland Group in order to part finance the new Club Stand, one wonders whether the image below will be framed by residential towers in the not too distant future?
<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/Image9_16.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Frontal exposure. Image © Bates Smart"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="230" src="/sites/urbanmelbourne.info/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/Image9_16.jpg?itok=TRWzF5WT" title="Frontal exposure. Image © Bates Smart" width="580"></a>
Further reading:
<ul>
<li>
		http://media.melbournecup.com/site_media/uploads/vrc-new-club-stand-brochure-2014.pdf</li>
	<li>
		http://www.batessmart.com.au/uploads/projects/03_Hospitality/victoria-racing-club/VRC_2pp.pdf</li>
</ul>
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