Brisbane-based builder-developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/bpg-developments">BPG Developments</a> has secured approval for its $250 million Newstead apartment tower.

The building, at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/16-22-maud-street-newstead-qld-4006">16-22 Maud Street</a>, will have 103 apartments across the 15-level building which will be crowned with a rooftop wellness facilities.

Residents will range from expansive two-bedroom residences, through to several penthouses on level 15. There will be 1,380 sqm&nbsp;dedicated to wellness-inspired amenities including shaded outdoor dining nooks, a fire pit, barbecue area, sunset lounge, gym, yoga deck, magnesium lap pool, sun deck, a sauna, steam room, and cold plunge pool.

BPG put together the 2,430 sqm super-site combines three separate titles – a vacant warehouse, an electrical &nbsp;wholesaler and an industrial shed, which were acquired in two separate transactions over a 12 month period. &nbsp;

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BPG was founded by industry veterans Nick Parr and Glen Williams. Parr said the project feels like a "coming home of sorts" for the pair, as they've both spent&nbsp;both spent the majority of their lives living in Brisbane's inner north. &nbsp;

“I lived just up the road in Teneriffe for most of my childhood," Parr said.

"We saw this site as an opportunity to deliver a timeless project in arguably Brisbane’s most popular suburb, where &nbsp;the standard for luxury design and amenities is incredibly high."

Parr believes Brisbane is in a bit of a "sweet spot" currently, in that&nbsp;construction prices have stabilised and demand has continued to climb which means the market is tightening up.&nbsp;

“The Brisbane market is unique in that there is no shortage of sites with existing development approvals, the issue is around the availability of builders who can deliver such projects. We are one of the few builder-developers who can build our own projects at scale &nbsp;so we are able to move quickly into delivery mode which gives confidence to our purchasers.” &nbsp;

Williams said they are proud of the project both&nbsp;in the sense of the significance of the site, but also in the quality and timelessness of the design. &nbsp;

“At BPG Projects we are conscious to prioritise quality over volume, so we tend to &nbsp;approach one project at a time," Williams said.

“For us we are motivated by creating a lasting legacy in our projects, so working with Plus &nbsp;Architecture to realise this vision has been a rewarding journey.” &nbsp;

BPG has appointed MOTIV to handle the sales and marketing of the new tower, which is expected to launch early next year. MOTIV Founder Carly Cottam said the project epitomises everything Newstead is about.

"Newstead is a huge success story in the revitalisation of Brisbane, and as a result it’s now one of the most popular inner suburbs, characterised by its exceptional urban design and wellness-driven lifestyle," Cottam said.

“We know this market values flexibility in floorplates, abundant storage and really liveable &nbsp;kitchens and interiors. That’s why designing an entire building around the owner occupier market with 100 &nbsp;percent of the floorplates representing two or three-bedroom residences mean this project is primed to appeal to the right audience.” &nbsp;

BPG completed Sable Palm Beach on the Gold Coast in 2019, and has plans for more developments in the suburb, as part of their $500 million development pipeline.

Joel Robinson

BPG Developments secures development approval for $250 million Newstead project

With three projects currently in market in Elizabeth Bay and Mosman, two of which are under construction and completing next year, apartment developer Toohey Miller is expanding its new development pipeline across Sydney.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/toohey-miller">Toohey Miller</a>, led by Nick Couloumbis, has filed plans for <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/oxford160-160-oxford-street-paddington-nsw-2021">Oxford160</a>, 44 new apartments across a nine-storey building on Oxford Street in Paddington. It will have 12 apartment designated as affordable housing as per the Housing SEPP 2021 mid-rise reforms which trigger increased height limits, and street-level retail spaces.

The vision for the project is to create a "welcoming and family-friendly place to live with a mix of quality and affordable homes to support the Paddington community at different life stages."

Designs prepared by Smart Design Studio outline a contemporary, articulated streetwall along Oxford Street, stepping back at the upper levels to mitigate bulk and improve visual integration with the local character. A new laneway will improve pedestrian connectivity to Shadforth Street, while communal open spaces are integrated at both ground and rooftop levels.

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According to the Urban Design Supporting Letter prepared by architect and urban designer Matthew Pullinger, the new scheme “represents a contextually sensitive, responsive and high quality renewal of the site and the broader urban landscape”.

Pullinger said there are a range of benefits to the project, namely its contribution to the renewal of "this part of Oxford Street as a distinctive higher density urban high street and a defining element of greater Sydney’s urban character, thereby enhancing the vitality and liveability of this important street."

The new building will replace&nbsp;a dated 1960s-era apartment block which has 27 studio apartments.&nbsp;Design documents note that the current structure detracts from the character of Oxford Street, with the proposal seeking to restore and enhance the continuity of active shopfronts along the northern edge of the street.

The last project to launch on Oxford Street sold out immediately. It was fashion legend Robby Ingham's The Cambrian, which sold all of its 15 apartments in the first five hours of its weekend launch in 2023 through Ben Stewart.

Toohey Miller plans rare new apartment development on Oxford Street, Paddington 

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/geocon-group">Geocon</a>&nbsp;is advancing its plans for its new&nbsp;mixed-use precinct in Braddon, updated the designs for the prominent site at the intersection of Northbourne and Wakefield Avenues.

The Canberra-based developer is proposing 558 apartments and seven commercial tenancies across four buildings under a staged application first lodged in 2023. The project also includes four levels of basement parking, communal spaces, pedestrian links, and landscaping enhancements.

While the development’s scale remains consistent, the current amendment introduces extensive changes to apartment layouts, building envelopes, façade articulation, and basement design.

According to the Design Statement by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">Cox Architecture</a>, these adjustments were driven by two core objectives: “enhancing apartment and common area amenity” and “ensuring acknowledgement of the housing design guidelines, entity advice, and planning expectations, while retaining the integrity of the original architectural concept”.

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The revised apartment mix has been rebalanced to increase diversity and affordability, including a broader range of unit sizes and a higher proportion of three-bedroom dwellings. The updated design also removes problematic layouts, such as “snorkel” bedrooms and internalised studies, to improve liveability and natural light access.

Cox Architecture noted that “studios and smaller one-beds provide entry-level housing and broaden affordability,” while the number of family-sized three-bed apartments has been increased “in direct response to market demand and policy objectives”.

The circulation spaces within the towers have been redesigned to improve wayfinding and daylight penetration, while the ground floor layout has been reworked to create clearer and more visible entry points, particularly from Northbourne Avenue.

Refinements to the building’s massing and façades have also been introduced in response to planning feedback, with additional breaks and articulation to reduce perceived bulk. “Rooftop plant and lift overruns have been integrated and screened, resolving visibility concerns,” COX stated.

Basement levels have been consolidated and made more efficient, with improvements to bike and storage facilities.

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The precinct’s pedestrian connections have been clarified, and the public realm has been restructured to improve permeability and align with the broader Northbourne corridor urban design framework. Landscaping updates include increased deep soil zones and rooftop communal areas, with tree management to be addressed separately.

Geocon acquired the 10,633 sqm site earlier in 2023 following approval of a prior build-to-rent scheme by Evri Group. The existing nine-storey commercial building was demolished in 2022.

The current proposal, designed by Cox Architecture, is positioned as a key contributor to the ACT Government’s urban renewal vision for Northbourne Avenue, an established transport and development spine served by light rail and major arterial roads.

First look: Geocon refines plans for four-tower precinct on Braddon's Northbourne Avenue

The booming Bilinga beachfront is set for another luxury apartment development, with plans filed for KYRR, an 11-level block on the dress circle Pacific Parade.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kyrr-70-pacific-parade-bilinga-qld-4225">KYRR</a>, on the corner of Pacific Parade and Archer Street, will comprise 24 apartment on its prime 1,009 sqm site. There had previously been plans for a much more boutique seven-storey, five-unit scheme.

Plans have been pitched by CHM Living, an entity associated with James Quinert, the founder of Norwood Constructions which is based in Melbourne.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/byculprit">ByCulprit Architects</a>, the project includes a sculptural façade with soft curves and natural finishes, inspired by the rhythm and calm of the nearby Pacific Ocean.

According to the Town Planning Report by Town Planning Alliance, the project aspires to reflect the intent of the Medium Density Residential zone, aiming to "contribute to the city’s iconic skyline along the coastal spine" with a high degree of architectural modulation and landscaping that softens the built form.

There will be 22 large-scale three-bedroom apartments and two five-bedroom penthouses. The wellness amenities, including a gym, steam room, sauna, pool, golf simulator, and cold plunge, will sit on level one.

Kyrr will follow in the footsteps of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/pipis-bilinga-303-golden-four-drive-bilinga-qld-4225">PIPIS</a> in Bilinga by SIERA, which is all but sold out with just one of its luxury 19 apartments left to sell. The building set suburb records, with the penthouses both selling for over $8 million. Down the road is Bilinga House, which has a wider mix of configurations and price points starting from just over $1.2 million.

First look: Bilinga beachfront set for new luxury apartment development, KYRR

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/coronation-property">Coronation Property</a> has received development approval for Archer &amp; Albert, a 32-storey, mixed-use residential development in the heart of Chatswood.

Located at 57–61 Archer Street and 34 Albert Avenue, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/archer-albert-chatswood-57-61-archer-street-chatswood-nsw-2067">Archer &amp; Albert</a> will deliver 150 new homes, including affordable housing, alongside ground-floor and podium retail, commercial space, a heritage house activated as a café, additional ground-level activation, and a landscaped publicly accessible park designed for community use.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/archer-albert-chatswood-57-61-archer-street-chatswood-nsw-2067">Archer &amp; Albert</a> is one of the few large-scale residential developments in the heart of Chatswood City to progress through a council-led architectural design competition and secure development approval, positioning it at the forefront of design led housing.&nbsp;

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Designed by global architecture practice <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a>, long-term collaborators of the Coronation team, the project draws inspiration from the Sydney Blue Gum High Forest and the leafy character of the South Chatswood Heritage Conservation Area. The design integrates a restored heritage-listed home and establishes a landscaped connection between Chatswood’s urban centre and its surrounding residential neighbourhoods.&nbsp;

“This is an important project for us and our first entry into the North Shore,” said Joe Nahas, Managing Director of &nbsp;Coronation Property.&nbsp;

“We are deliberate about where we invest and build, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/chatswood-nsw-2067">Chatswood</a> stands out because the fundamentals are already strong. Transport, employment, education, retail and health are all in place. Archer &amp; Albert is about adding new housing into a centre that already works and building on what exists.”&nbsp;

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Aras Labutis, Head of Urban Transformation at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/coronation-property">Coronation Property</a>, said the project reflects a disciplined, collaborative approach to city shaping.&nbsp;

“Chatswood sits at an important junction between high-density commercial activity and established residential &nbsp;neighbourhoods," Labutis said.

"Our focus for Archer &amp; Albert was to manage that transition carefully, respecting what’s already there &nbsp;while contributing something new that feels deliberate and enduring."

The approved scheme delivers:&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>A 32-storey mixed-use tower comprising 150 homes, including 41 affordable housing dwellings • 530sqm of ground-floor retail, dining and commercial offerings&nbsp;</li>
	<li>A 760sqm wellness tenancy integrated within the podium&nbsp;</li>
	<li>A restored heritage building, thoughtfully reimagined as a café overlooking the park&nbsp;</li>
	<li>A landscaped public park, designed as a calm green retreat in the heart of Chatswood&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Resident amenities include a premium gym, golf simulator, mahjong room, dedicated wellness areas, private &nbsp;dining facilities and a curated wine room&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Deep private balconies designed to capture outlooks and northern light&nbsp;</li>
	<li>A refined material palette of natural stone, timber and terracotta&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

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Coronation receives green light for Archer & Albert apartments in Chatswood

St Leonards

Construction has commenced on the Lower North Shore's latest residential development, The Newlands.&nbsp;

Based in Hong Kong and Australia,&nbsp;Top Spring Australia has appointed DASCO as its construction partner, with early works and demolition commencing on site. The project is expected to start to come out of the ground toward the end of 2023.

Bordered by absolute park front on three sides, the 1.26-hectare masterplanned community in St Leonards is embracing an "inner-city tree-change" lifestyle says Colliers Director Daniel McMahon, where established green spaces will connect with a central 5,700 sqm green spine and 1,500 sqm of communal rooftop amenity.&nbsp;

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One, two and three-bedroom apartments are on offer at The Newlands, in addition to three-bedroom garden terraces, designed by&nbsp;multidisciplinary design firm, Bates Smart, in collaboration with landscape architects, Arcadia.

The highly-anticipated development&nbsp;is set to roll out in stages, revitalising a well-selected pocket of the area and breathing new life into the community.&nbsp;

Nestled between Marshall Avenue, Canberra Avenue, Park Road, and River Road, the masterplan is strategically positioned, with Newlands Park providing a picturesque backdrop to the east. The location boasts a rare mix of urban conveniences and natural splendour, with the lush bushland stretching beyond River Road, cascading down to the serene Sydney Harbour.

While the masterplan will welcome new households to the tightly-held area, there's a grander Council plan in the works, thanks to the St Leonards and Crows Nest 2036 Plan.&nbsp;

Community infrastructure will get an upgrade, while green spaces were fundamental in the design vision. New pedestrian and bicycle pathways will be incorporated, along with the expansion of Newlands Park, childcare facilities, cafes and pocket parks.

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Comprising five low-rise buildings, 329 residences will be constructed across the site along Canberra Avenue, with the lines between exterior and interior set to be blurred.&nbsp;

Stage one of the development is selling now, with prices for a one-bedroom apartment priced from&nbsp;$815,000. The two-bedders start from&nbsp;$1,295,000, while the three-bedroom garden terraces come in at&nbsp;$2,705,000.&nbsp;

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The highly-anticipated development is set to roll out in stages, revitalising a well-selected pocket of the area and breathing new life into the community. 

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Construction commences on Top Spring's St Leonards masterplan, The Newlands

A private Singaporean developer is seeking to create the newest tower in the evolution of St Leonards in North Sydney.

Plans have been filed for a 39-level, mixed-use tower by&nbsp;Elegant Private, which is directed by the China-born Zirong Zhao.

Zhao has previously sought to develop student accomodation in Sydney's Haymarket. Elegant Private is a subsidy of the Singapore-based commercial property developer Grantal Enterprise.

The plans for the $123 million tower at 100 Christie Street, just across the road from the St Leonards train station and adjoining Christie Street Reserve, include over 5,700 sqm of commercial space in the five-level podium, set above ground floor retail and a six-level basement which will hold 112 resident parking spaces.&nbsp;

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The residential section of the building will start from level seven, above the landscaped level six outdoor communal area which will feature an extensive variety of resident facilities, from an outdoor cinema to yoga lawns.

A mix of 186 one, two and three-bedroom apartments will be spread over the next 32 levels, with an average of six apartments per floor.

Levels 37 and 38 will home four two-level penthouse apartments, each with five bedrooms, a soaring void over the ground level living area and a butler's pantry.

PTW Architects have designed the tower. Director Simon Parsons, who signed off on the design statement lodged with the North Sydney Council, suggested in the submission that the proposal presents a high-quality mixed-use development in a liveable and connected precinct, to utilise the nearby amenity of St Leonards and Metro Stations and future St Leonards Plaza.

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"The proposed development consists of a tower and podium form, which is in line with the desired future character of the street and surrounding buildings," PTW wrote in their statement.

PTW also suggested the mix, weighted toward two-bedroom apartments, provides&nbsp;great housing choices to the community, but also responds appropriately to the market demand in the St Leonards area.&nbsp;

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The site is divided into two distinct components. On the southern part of the site is a 12-level commercial tower, and to the north is Christie Street Reserve.

As&nbsp;part of a voluntary planning agreement, Christie Street Reserve and Sergeants Lane will be upgraded to a design by RPS landscape architects.

PTW note that the tower and the upgrade of the landscaped areas will combine to create a major piece of urban design that will transform a key hub within the heart of St Leonards.&nbsp;

"The design proposes to transform the public domain by facilitating movement, activating retail frontages, enhancing sight lines and amenities and an overall better connection to Christie Street reserve and the wider community."

<h2>100 Christie Fast Facts</h2>

<ul>
	<li>Commercial/Retail GFA: 5,708 sqm</li>
	<li>Residential GFA: 18,466 sqm</li>
	<li>Total GFA: 24,174 sqm</li>
	<li>Apartment Mix - Total 184 units</li>
	<li>12 One Bed units (6%)</li>
	<li>132 Two Bed units (72%)</li>
	<li>36 Three Bed units (20%)</li>
	<li>4 Penthouse units (2%)</li>
	<li>DDA Units - 37 Adaptable units (20%)</li>
	<li>37 Silver units (20%)</li>
	<li>A communal open space on level six&nbsp;provides for a range of activities for the residents, which include;
	<ul>
		<li>Outdoor kitchen and dining areas.</li>
		<li>Outdoor cinema</li>
		<li>Outdoor golf simulator</li>
		<li>Outdoor office and seating areas</li>
		<li>Outdoor lounge areas</li>
		<li>Yoga lawns</li>
		<li>Playgrounds</li>
		<li>Off leash dog areas</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

A mix of 186 one, two and three-bedroom apartments will be spread over the next 39-level tower, an average of six apartments per floor

First look: New mixed-use tower planned for St Leonards

Hyecorp's latest apartment development Audrey, has been purposefully designed to cater for every buyer demographic.

First home buyers have shown significant interest in the entry-level apartments, which start from $860,000, due to the extra multi-purpose rooms on offer.

The two and three-bedroom apartments each also have a multi-purpose room. The two-bedders start from $1.45 million and three-bedroom apartments from $2.15 million.&nbsp;

The inclusion of multi-purpose rooms in every apartment was a conscious effort from Hyecorp to offer more than what is on offer elsewhere in the area. Potentially even acting as a second bedroom, the MPR is primarily targeted at those who are still frequently working from home, and want a separate office room away from their every day living space.&nbsp;

Construction at the Canberra Avenue site, across the road from Newlands Park, is set to commence this month, with the prominent lower north shore developer targeting a mid-2024 completion date.

The St Leonards tower will home 80 apartments across 12-storeys, with local architecture group SJB on board to handle the architecture.&nbsp;

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Some of the one-bedroom plus multi-purpose-room apartments offer a car space, and start from $975,000. They have over 60 sqm of open plan living space, where residents will be able to enjoy an amplified sense of space that seamlessly flows from indoor to outdoor living.

The two-bedroom residences have 105 sqm of internal living space.

The multi-purpose room offerings provides buyers with an additional space in their homes, suited to all lifestyles, with the room fit to be utilised for a multitude of options including as a separate study space, a nursery or a guest bedroom.&nbsp;

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Positioned in the heart of the home, the kitchens feature pull out pantries, along with a spice rack and Miele appliances, including a fully integrated refrigerator and dishwasher.&nbsp;

Bespoke joinery extends from the kitchens into the open plan living by incorporating a built in entertainment unit and integrated storage.

Buyers will also be able to customise each apartment if they purchase before construction commences later in the month, with Hyecorp’s point of difference, the Live your Way service, which offers buyers a five-hour consultation with the group’s Interior Designer in which they can customise their home.&nbsp;

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Taking inspiration from five-star resorts, Audrey will also be home to a suite of residential amenity, including an onsite day care and cafe.&nbsp;

Crowning the tower will be a resident’s rooftop, complete with barbecue facilities, dining room, personal training studio, music room, cinema, a pool and a spa.&nbsp;

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The multi-purpose room inclusion drawing buyers to Hyecorp's St Leonards apartment development, Audrey

Known for its harbourfront houses and foreshore parks, the lower North Shore is home to some of Sydney’s most exclusive and sought after suburbs.&nbsp;

Once covered in dense forest where no one wanted to live, the area today has transformed into its leafy spectacle, enjoying a tranquillity that almost seems out of place amongst the bustling city.&nbsp;

With the area holding so much appeal, we’ve wrapped up the top apartments currently selling in the lower North Shore.

<h2>Audrey, St Leonards 
Developer: Hyecorp</h2>

Inspired by the lush, green landscape of Newlands Park, Hyecorp’s apartment development, Audrey lands in the heart of St Leonards.&nbsp;

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Located at 13 Canberra Avenue, the 12-storey Audrey has been inspired by the timeless classicism of New York, with SJB handling the designs of the one, two and three-bedroom apartments.&nbsp;

A number of buyers have taken to the St Leonards project, amalgamating apartments to increase floor space, as the trend continues to boom in the property sector.&nbsp;

The built form of Audrey uses vertical forms with raw and tactile materials to form layers of contrasting elements, playing with light and shade to create a visual distinction between levels and residences.

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Expansive proportions are enhanced by panoramic windows, which fram the surrounding vistas, while sculpted balconies and terraces are home to cascading gardens and planters enhancing the indoor-outdoor, as well as providing sweeping views to the park and Sydney city skyline.

Throughout each apartment, expansive proportions are enhanced by panoramic windows, which frame the surrounding vistas whilst drawing in natural light.

The project also delivers a number of curated communal spaces, reminiscent of luxury hotels around the world, with high-level amenity a signature of Hyecorp’s.&nbsp;

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The expansive sky garden terrace benefits from views across the Sydney skyline and beyond, complete with wood-panelled lounges and dining space, surrounded by lush verdant landscaping, with Audrey also including a pool, spa, training studio, private dining room, music room and a cinema.&nbsp;

<h2>The Lawson Terraces, Naremburn 
Developer: WINIM</h2>

Just a few townhomes remain in WINIM's&nbsp;Naremburn development, The Lawson Terraces.&nbsp;

The&nbsp;wide, north-facing townhomes comprise three-bedroom floorplans with two separate living areas.

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On the edge of the natural landscape, the Terraces work with the landform, taking advantage of the sweeping northern exposure and views.

The renowned architecture firm, Rothelowman were tasked with designing the residences, which feature verdant internal courtyards, connecting the project even further with the environment.&nbsp;

The combination of an internal courtyard and atrium garden provide a lightness and fluidity to the homes, while blurring the line between indoors and outdoors.

The ground floor design of the townhouses provides an additional living room overlooking the internal light-well, which can be tailored to suit individual needs and lifestyle. The adaptable space could be transformed into a home office, cinema room, gym, guest accommodation or an informal living room.

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The remaining townhouses form part of a wider community, with residents to benefit from a landscaped communal garden with direct access to a reserve, along with a pergola-shaded barbecue area, manicured lawns, and a sustainable orchard garden framed by fruit trees.

Construction is currently underway on The Lawson with completion slated for the early months of next year.&nbsp;

<h2>Tierra, Willoughby 
Developer: WINIM</h2>

The group's 16-home Willoughby project, Tierra has a limited number of opportunities remaining as well.&nbsp;

Located at&nbsp;1-5 Warners Avenue, Tierra is currently under construction with over 90 per cent sold.&nbsp;

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WINIM engaged Rothelowman again to design their project, with the Spanish-inspired townhouses comprising a mix of three and four-bedroom floorplans.&nbsp;

Rothelowman's vision was to&nbsp;create a collection of individual homes defined by their detail, layered materiality and strong connection to the outdoor spaces.&nbsp;

While respectful of the area’s heritage and history, Tierra reflects the contemporary evolution of Willoughby.

The architecture and interiors are seamlessly unified by soft curves, while the façade takes on white brickwork and render, which interplays with rich bronze accents.

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A gatehouse and sweeping entrance create an impressive arrival, while shady communal gardens and wide pathways bring a sense of calm and greenery to the site.&nbsp;

Located on the edge of a hillside where Willoughby transitions into leafy Castlecrag, Tierra’s district and tree-top views enhance its relationship to its setting, with nature a clear focus throughout the development.&nbsp;

<h2>Haven, Northbridge&nbsp; 
Developer: Blanc Black</h2>

Located within one of Sydney’s most exclusive conclaves comes Haven Northbridge.&nbsp;

The Blanc Black development launched to the market earlier in the year, delivering the only new apartment opportunity in the exclusive Middle Harbour suburb.&nbsp;

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Blanc Black Director Luke Kim said the vision for Haven was to capture the essence of living with nature.&nbsp;

“The natural amenity of Sailors Bay Creek and the majestic trees provide a tranquil setting for simple yet sophisticated residences. What we have curated here is more than just property - it’s a lifestyle,” Kim said.&nbsp;

The group engaged architecture firm 3EM Architects to work with interior designer Richards Stanisich and landscaper Dangar Barin Smith to create the 11 apartment project, just across the road from Shore Playing Fields.

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Comprising a mix of two and three-bedroom apartments, each of the homes will either open to a landscaped garden courtyard or deep balconies, with brick planter boxes which compliment the overall architecture design.&nbsp;

3EM were inspired by the local nature surrounding the Eastern Valley Way site, in an exclusive haven within Northbridge, which inspired the name.

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The amenity was one of the key drivers, everything from cafes and restaurants, to some of Sydney's best schools, as well as the Northbridge Golf Course, Northbridge Sailing Club and Northbridge Baths.

<h2>Nine by Mirvac, Willoughby 
Developer: Mirvac&nbsp;</h2>

ASX-listed Mirvac has also taken to the Lower North Shore recently, delivering a hybrid community to Willoughby.

Nine by Mirvac is located on the grounds of the former Channel Nine studio, with the group dolling out nearly $250 million for the 3.2 hectare site.

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442 apartments will be delivered across the entire community, released in various stages across a number of buildings, with Overture and Montage selling now.&nbsp;

Set alongside leafy Laurina Square and facing the public parkland, Overture is surrounded by greenery.&nbsp;

Standing eight-storeys high, the boutique offering features a range of predominantly two and three-bedroom residences, many with district views, while single level garden residences have generous landscaped courtyards and their own private entry.

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Montage expresses an air of playful exuberance with its lower levels featuring crafted brick in shades of dappled cream, creating a striking contrast to deep bronze balcony detailing.

The residences within the seven-storey building range from open plan one-bedders to a large north facing penthouse featuring a butler’s pantry, wine fridge and bar.&nbsp;

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Adding to its urban appeal, parcel and food delivery lockers are located within Montage and retail is located on the plaza level, in addition to a concierge desk within the impressively large lobby, dialling up the cosmopolitan convenience of the community.&nbsp;

Renewal of the former home of broadcasting will deliver over 6,500 sqm of open space to residents and the Willoughby community, with parks, gardens, a lawn for active play, sheltered barbecues and a children’s playground all penned for the site.&nbsp;

With the area holding so much appeal, we’ve wrapped up the top apartments currently selling in the lower North Shore.



The top five developments selling on Sydney’s Lower North Shore

Top Spring Australia have taken a huge step to becoming more environmentally friendly at their $500 million St Leonards apartment development, The Newlands.

They'll be offering a Tesla car share service for its 330-apartment community, in an attempt to reduce the need for private car ownershio.

The initiative is being driven by shared mobility company, Outbound. The Teslas will be located onsite full time with residents able to book and open the cars using the Outbound app.

The partnership also includes a number of electric bikes to use from Sydney headquartered company, Zoomo.

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Outbound CEO Luke Rust says dedicated transport solutions for residential developments are the future.

“This is a huge step forward for a Sydney residential project and a huge win for those who’ll eventually be living at The Newlands,”Rust says.

“It’s about improving the amenity for residents and reducing the impact of the development on the environment.

“It’s amazing to see passionate and forward thinking developers like Top Spring Australia taking the lead in this space and accelerating access to sustainable transportation for residents. “Long term, residents won’t even need to own a car as there’ll always be at least one Tesla onsite, ready and waiting.

“Just imagine, you need to duck up the road to run an errand, you jump in one of the Teslas, in and out in just an hour or two and you don’t have to pay for fuel, registration or any other running costs.”

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The Newlands, which is slated for completion in mid-2025, is the first to be approved by Lane Cove Council following the rezoning of the St Leonard’s South Precinct.

Top Spring Australia Managing Director Sydney Ma says Outbound share their vision for&nbsp;sustainability, providing the best experience for residents of The Newlands.

Other private amenities at the development will include a “Green Spine” with communal lawn and children’s play area, resort style pool, dog wash facilities and health and wellness centre featuring an indoor gym, yoga area and infrared sauna. Construction on Stage 1 of The Newlands is expected to start in early 2023.

“This is Outbound’s first foray into residential developments and I expect the uptake to be enormous,” Rust adds.

“The writing’s on the wall when it comes to electric vehicles but owning one yourself is still very expensive.

“This way, you’ve got full access to a fleet of them without the big outlay to buy one in the first place. “Not to mention, the average car in Australia costs $17,000 a year to own and operate and is usually parked about 96% of the time."

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The Newlands, which is slated for completion in mid-2025, is the first to be approved by Lane Cove Council following the rezoning of the St Leonard’s South Precinct

Top Spring make green commitment with Tesla car sharing at Newlands St Leonards apartments

As owner-occupiers continue their descent on the latest Lower North Shore project, astute investors have also cast their eye to the Hyecorp development.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A member of The Club by Hyecorp recently made her third Hyecorp apartment purchase, taking up apartment 502 in Audrey.&nbsp;

Any buyer that purchases directly through Hyecorp automatically becomes a member of The Club by Hyecorp, enjoying a lifetime of exclusive benefits.

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The St Leonard’s project is located amongst some of Sydney’s best medical facilities, and with the recent buyer working in the medical industry, Audrey presented as the perfect opportunity to invest in.&nbsp;

“I'm in the medical industry and so St Leonards to me is a really good choice in terms of being close to Royal Shore Hospital. I know the type of tenets that will be there for an investment property which this is and I also know the huge investment that's going into St Leonards as a suburb, similar to Lane Cove, will add massive value to the Audrey complex,” the buyer said.&nbsp;

She didn’t have to look far when searching for a property, having already purchased two apartments in Hyecorp’s previous developments.&nbsp;

As part of Hyecorp’s exclusive club benefits, repeat buyers are offered a two per cent discount, along with being rewarded for referring friends and family to Hyecorp, invitations to special events and VIP pre-launch events for new projects, personalised customer service, construction updates, freebies and special offers from Hyecorp’s partners.

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“This is my third Hyecorp apartment and I found that within each, the styling, the detailing, and the builds have improved and are representative of the times,” she said.

As end-to-end developers, Hyecorp handle all aspects across each of their projects, including the architecture, construction and design.&nbsp;

​​“This holistic approach gives us visibility of the entire process and accountability for the high standard of quality we expect of ourselves and our collaborators. The result is one of excellence ensuring a building perfectly suited to the postcode it calls home,” Hyecorp say.&nbsp;

“I've always found Hyecorp amazing to deal with, deliver on time, deliver quality. I'm very happy with each of the apartments,” the buyer said.

Inspired by the lush, green landscape of Newlands Park, the Audrey apartments have been designed by award-winning architects SJB, with each including high end finishes and large outdoor areas, inspired by the timeless classicism of New York.

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Audrey’s interiors reflect the design philosophy of the architecture, combining understated elegance with a strong modernist aesthetic.&nbsp;

A neutral palette combines with stone as well as oak timber flooring, complemented by expansive proportions which are enhanced by full height panoramic windows, framing vistas of the surrounding greenery whilst drawing in abundant natural light.

The recent buyer was drawn to the considered design featured throughout Audrey, noting the sage-coloured kitchens as a personal favourite.&nbsp;

“It might not be everyone's cup of tea, but it ticks the box for me,” the buyer said.&nbsp;

“The bathrooms are absolutely beautiful - even the new lighting options are great - and I've also got the benefit of seeing past options, but just as I’ve said, Hyecorp has progressed with the times and are always on trend."

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What's driving buyers to Hyecorp's St Leonards Audrey apartments

Inspired by the lush, green landscape of Newlands Park, Hyecorp’s Audrey in St Leonard's occupies&nbsp;a one of a kind position where sweeping views of the neighbouring park and Sydney city skyline present themselves from every aspect.

Located at 13-19 Canberra Ave, the DA-approved Audrey benefits from all that comes with being tucked away in the urban epicentre of the lower North Shore.&nbsp;

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With construction due to commence shortly, and completion slated for mid-2024, buyers in the St Leonards project will soon enjoy an enviable address complimented by park front living, while being just five kilometres from the Sydney CBD.&nbsp;

Residents will also be just 200 metres from the upcoming open air Civic Plaza, which is set to feature a modern retail and dining precinct which will include a Coles and a brand new public library.

St Leonards Train Station is located 450 metres from Audrey, while the Royal North Shore Hospital is only 750 metres away.&nbsp;

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Audrey will also have the rare added convenience of an onsite daycare centre, which will feature both indoor and outdoor learning environments where children are encouraged to explore and learn.

St. Leonards is a premier education location with residents set to enjoy easy access to numerous top-tier schools in the suburb and nearby, including the selective schools North Sydney Boys and Girls High School.

Within close proximity to the bustling Crows Nest, Audrey is also within reach of Chatswood, with both destinations providing ample shopping, dining and recreational offerings.&nbsp;

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Buyers will also benefit from the upcoming Metro Train Station, set for Crows Nest in 2024, with a train from the station getting commuters to Martin Place in just seven minutes.

Audrey will comprise 81 apartments across 12 levels, offering a diverse mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, with each including either a separate study or a multi-purpose room.

Residents will have access to a suite of amenity, including an indoor pool and spa, a music room, cinema, personal training studio, an on-site cafe, a private dining room and an expansive rooftop terrace, as well as&nbsp;EV provisions for each carpark.

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The St Leonards project enjoys an enviable address complimented by parkfront living, while being just five kilometres from the Sydney CBD. 

Defining a new St Leonards: How Audrey takes advantage of its prime location

A new breed of purchasers are taking luxury living to the next level, refusing to compromise on space by joining off-the-plan apartments together to create their “lock and leave” dream homes.

Apartment amalgamation is becoming an increasing trend among buyers, with house size apartments with unobstructed city views on their wish lists.

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End-to-end developers, Hyecorp, have become somewhat specialists in the amalgamation scene, having delivered a number of combined apartments over their time, with the group handling the architecture, construction and design of each of their projects.&nbsp;

“This holistic approach gives us visibility of the entire process and accountability for the high standard of quality we expect of ourselves and our collaborators. The result is one of excellence ensuring a building perfectly suited to the postcode it calls home,” Hyecorp say.&nbsp;

Most recently, the group smashed out the St Leonards apartment price median, with Head of Sales, George Benlian handling the transaction of an amalgamated apartment for $5.05 million.&nbsp;

The combined apartment now encompasses 192 sqm, complete with three-bedrooms, two living rooms, a study, two and half-bathrooms and three balconies.

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Image: Floorplan before vs. after the amalgamation. Credit: Hyecorp

The buyers are local to the area, with their family having already bought in Audrey in June.&nbsp;

“The idea came from the buyers looking for an additional residence, needing around 200 sqm of space, and finding an apartment with a floorplan to suit their need is something nearly impossible to find,” Benlian said.&nbsp;

Hyecorp ​​attributes the record outcome to a growing sector of discerning buyers seeking space and quality.

The group has made a habit of working with clients to design apartments that suit their specific needs, having combined apartments in previous projects as well.&nbsp;

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“In Eva Lane Cove at 2 Waterview Drive, which was completed in 2019, we amalgamated three apartments into one massive penthouse sold at $3,150,000 - which still remains the highest achieved price for an apartment in Lane Cove.”

“Also in the same project we amalgamated two apartments into a large three-bedroom home, also on the top floor.“&nbsp;

One, two and three-bedroom apartments are still remaining in the lower north shore project, with prices starting from $850,000.

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Hyecorp knock over $5.05 million   St Leonards apartment sale in Audrey

Inspired by the lush, green landscape of Newlands Park, Audrey has been crafted and inspired by the timeless classicism of New York.

Each of the communal spaces within Audrey have been designed as an extension of the homes.

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Taking inspiration from luxury resorts around the world, Audrey delivers a number of curated communal spaces set to imbue a grand hotel experience.

The expansive skygarden terrace benefits from views across the Sydney skyline and beyond, complete with wood-panelled lounges and dining space, surrounded by lush verdant landscaping.

Audrey also includes a pool and spa, a training studio, a private dining room, a music room, and a resident’s cinema.

Hyecorp's Head of Sales, George Benlian says the building was designed with a work-from-home importance, which then extended into the amenity offering at Audrey.&nbsp;

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"Audrey, St Leonards offers its residents a level of luxury amenity usually only found in the world's most luxurious hotels,"&nbsp;Benlian said.&nbsp;

With high-level amenity a signature of Hyecorp's, the group believes access to amenity can add value and desirability to a property.&nbsp;

"What sets us apart is our focus on providing for the owner occupier, with amenities being an extension of their homes."

As the importance of offering more than just a pool and a gym within residential projects continues to grow, Benlian says amenities today are crucial for the design of new projects.&nbsp;

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"As communities are developed with the aim of improving the quality of life of residents, many prospective buyers and investors increasingly aspire to have spaces for activities inside their own domain, both for convenience and the time it saves."

"Amenities provide luxury, but they also save time, the one asset we can’t buy or get back."

"Residents can enjoy hosting a private party within the private dining room, host the world cup on the big screen and have their children practice the flute in the music room without disturbing neighbours or having to worry about if they have the space; momentous occasions and memories are made."

With Hyecorp having a history of giving back to the community, Audrey is also set to include a day care within the building.&nbsp;

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"The day care is being delivered in partnership with Lane Cove Council as a future asset owned by Lane Cove Council to service the future residents of the St Leonards South precinct," Benlian added.&nbsp;

Designed by renowned local architecture firm, SJB, Audrey delivers&nbsp;84 apartments across its 12 levels on Canberra Avenue.&nbsp;

Comprising a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, the development still has a limited number of each floorplan available, with&nbsp;many of the residences featuring&nbsp;studies or multipurpose rooms.&nbsp;

With floorplans spanning from 61 sqm to 142 sqm, the homes flow seamlessly onto sculpted balconies and terraces, which are home to cascading gardens and planters, enhancing the indoor-outdoor experience, as well as providing sweeping views to the park and Sydney city skyline.

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Taking inspiration from luxury resorts around the world, Audrey delivers a number of curated communal spaces set to imbue a grand hotel experience.



Inside Hyecorp's amenity-rich St Leonards apartment project, Audrey

The integrated property development group Top Spring Australia&nbsp;has launched The Newlands, their $500 million residential community on Sydney&#39;s Lower North Shore.

The multi-stage development in St Leonards, which was the first to receive development approval in the Lane Cove&#39;s recently rezoned St Leonards South Precinct, will see 329&nbsp;apartments and terraces created across a 1.26 hectare site at&nbsp;21-41 Canberra Avenue and 18-32 Holdsworth Avenue in St Leonards.

Designed by Bates Smart in landscaping by Arcadia Landscape Architecture, The Newlands is being pitched as a vibrant, highly pedestrian-oriented precinct with a strong focus on the surrounding natural landscape of Newlands Park, which sits directly across from the site.

There will be five buildings, ranging in size from eight to 12 storeys. The first building in the multi-stage development to be released is Verdant, located in the south-eastern corner of the site adjacent to Newlands Park.

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The first building, Verdant,&nbsp;will comprise 99 one, two&nbsp;and three-bedroom apartments across 10-levels and standalone three-bedroom garden terraces, as well as private communal lawns, garden rooms and a pedestrian link providing direct access to Newlands Park.

Apartments range in size from 53 sqm&nbsp;to the 180 sqm&nbsp;garden terraces (including outdoor areas), with pricing from $795,000 to $3,250,000.

&ldquo;We are extremely pleased to be partnering with an award-winning team on this major project, with both Bates Smart and Arcadia proven to deliver outstanding design outcomes in the local area time and time again, Top Spring Australia&#39;s Managing Director Sydney Ma said.

&quot;The team understands modern Australian environments and have the ability to provide an authentic design response.&quot;

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Ma explains that the project vision was to develop a range of bespoke apartments that would appeal to a broad range of buyers at various life stages, setting a new benchmark for residential living on the Lower North Shore by bringing a leafier and more suburban lifestyle to St Leonards.

&ldquo;Overlooking Newlands Park, with deep generous setbacks from any surrounding roads, The Newlands occupies a prime position in the St Leonards South precinct which forms a key part of the broader St Leonards Crows Nest 2036 revitalisation plan,&quot; Ma added.

&ldquo;St Leonards is known for its proximity to the quieter suburbs of Wollstonecraft, Greenwich and Waverton, and future residents will benefit from access to the established amenity, from childcare, healthcare and education, to transport, retail and hospitality, as well as the new Crows Nest metro line.

&quot;The location offers city convenience and accessibility with a village lifestyle &ndash; not to mention opportunities for rest, respite and active exercise. Every building has pedestrian and cycle access, promoting health and wellbeing principles.&rdquo;

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Bates Smart Director, Matthew Allen, said &ldquo;connection to nature is a fundamental driver&rdquo; of The Newlands design, inspired by the Parkland Forest, magnificent gum trees and the historic sandstone outcrops of the local area.

&ldquo;As the first development to receive Development Approval in the precinct, The Newlands will set the benchmark for the broader precinct. We have taken inspiration from the Newlands Park frontage and connection to the creek-side corridor walk, that leads from the St Leonards Centre down to the Sydney Harbour. It&rsquo;s leafy in all directions, with bushland character in the rocky landforms, sandstone and tall trees, giving apartments the feeling of living in a treehouse,&rdquo; he said.

&ldquo;The buildings have been positioned so they step down the hillside, connecting to the surroundings, and apartments will have a corner aspect and balconies taking in views across the treetops, with upper levels benefiting from harbour views.&rdquo;

Allen said that the interiors for Verdant had been designed &ldquo;to contrast the natural and the polished&rdquo;, with the lobby fitting discreetly between two townhouses to give &ldquo;the impression of walking into a dramatic sandstone cave cut into the hillside&rdquo;.

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&ldquo;Sandstone and tile will define the lobby areas, creating a serene underground space. The kitchens and bathrooms will have strong timber and stone accents, with light and dark variations. In the larger residences, a window from the bath will look out to nature,&rdquo; he said.

&ldquo;The spacious light-filled garden terraces are well-integrated into the street with their own private entries. These large terraces with beautiful courtyards walk out onto their own private lawn overlooking the mature trees of Newlands Park.&rdquo;

A 5,700 sqm metre green spine, exclusive to residents, will connect through the centre of The Newlands buildings. The private space will encompass a resort-style pool and sun lounge, a health and wellness facility with gymnasium, yoga and stretching areas, an immersive nature boardwalk, a pocket park, barbecue facilities, children&rsquo;s nature play area and rooftop zones with private dining facilities and spaces to work from home.

Overlooking Newlands Park, Verdant offers the most significant park frontage of any building within the wider St Leonards South Precinct and is nearest to nearby Wollstonecraft and St Leonards train stations.

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Blake Schulze, National Director Residential at Colliers, said The Newlands was &ldquo;the most significant residential project to launch in Sydney this year&rdquo;.

&ldquo;The Lower North Shore is an untapped opportunity. It&rsquo;s a unique proposition to integrate new residential supply in an established area undergoing substantial improvements to infrastructure and open green space. The Newlands is one of the largest masterplanned communities to launch in Sydney this year, with the diversity in dwelling types ensuring there will be a product to suit many property seeke​rs,&rdquo; Ma said.

Construction on stage one&nbsp;of The Newlands is anticipated to commence in early 2023, with completion expected for mid 2025. Both stages are slated for completion in 2025.

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The Newlands is being pitched as a vibrant, highly pedestrian-oriented precinct with a strong focus on the surrounding natural landscape of Newlands Park, which sits directly across from the site.



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