Melbourne's Housing Shake-Up: More Density, More Debate
Big changes are coming to Melbourne’s housing landscape. The Victorian government has just announced 25 more areas—on top of the 35 already revealed—where they plan to increase housing density, particularly around train and tram stations. The goal? To tackle the ongoing housing crisis by making it easier and faster to build high-rise apartments and townhouses where public transport is already well-established.
Premier Jacinta Allan and Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny say this plan is essential to meet the city's growing housing demands. They argue that it makes sense to build near existing transport hubs, ensuring people have access to jobs, schools, and essential services without adding to traffic congestion. They’ve also promised to tailor height limits and planning permits to each area, working closely with councils and communities.
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Not everyone is on board, though. Critics, including opposition politicians and some residents, worry that pushing more high-rise developments into suburban neighborhoods could change the character of these areas for the worse. Some argue that Melbourne is already struggling with congestion, crime, and infrastructure strain, and this plan could make things worse instead of better. Others believe the focus should shift to regional areas, where there’s more space to develop new housing without the downsides of city crowding.
Then there’s the question of execution. While the government insists this strategy will deliver more than 300,000 new homes, skeptics point to past delays and bureaucratic red tape that have slowed down similar projects. The balance between rapid urban growth and maintaining Melbourne’s liveability is tricky, and how well this plan plays out will depend on how carefully it’s implemented.
The debate over density isn’t new, and it’s not going away anytime soon. What’s clear, though, is that Melbourne is changing—whether for better or worse depends on who you ask.
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