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Melbourne expands housing in Maribyrnong with high- and mid-rise units amid population growth, infrastructure upgrades, and community concerns.
The Victorian government is expanding housing in Melbourne’s inner-west with high-rise apartments in West Footscray and Tottenham and mid-rise units in Middle Footscray, responding to a projected 57% population increase in the City of Maribyrnong by 2051.
While some residents support the developments due to housing shortages and high costs, others express concerns over sunlight obstruction, lack of public housing, and past redevelopment failures like the Joseph Road precinct, which faced infrastructure issues and a fatal accident.
The government emphasizes new design standards, major transport projects including the Metro and West Gate Tunnels, and investments in social housing, health, and education.
WoMEDA, a coalition of industry and government leaders, is pushing for job growth through a new hospital, university expansion, and cultural projects like a performing arts venue near Whitten Oval.
Melbourne expande la vivienda en Maribyrnong con unidades de altura alta y media en medio del crecimiento de la población, las mejoras de infraestructura y las preocupaciones de la comunidad.