Urban Planning

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WACA’s $100m upgrade in limbo as Baz raises concerns

The $100 million redevelopment of the WACA is in limbo after Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas revealed the council was examining the financial viability of its $25 million investment.

Peter Law

SEE THE IMAGESFirst look at the future of Subiaco Oval

The first images of the State Government’s $227 million Subi East redevelopment — at the former site of WA’s historic home of football — have been finally been revealed.

Michael Traill

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‘Critical’ redevelopment
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Huge new plan to revamp Perth’s convention centre

Perth’s convention centre — one of WA’s most unloved buildings because of its shed-like design — will transform into a world-class facility that links the city and river under an ambitious new plan.

Peter Law

Niche meets westAffordable developer’s bold push for leafy suburbs

Nicheliving — best known for affordable homes in the outer suburbs — is bringing house and land packages into the ritzy western suburbs, in a bold bid to crack the top end.

Kim Macdonald

Urban PlanningCalls for $7.2b social housing injection

Everybody's Home is calling for a $7.2 billion social housing funding boost from the federal government to curb a predicted rise in homelessness.

Rebecca Gredley

Urban PlanningPyrmont shake-up means taller buildings

A new six-star hotel and more public space are part of the NSW government's 20-year plan for the inner city Sydney district of Pyrmont.

Hannah Ryan

Local angerHigh-rise plans hit a nerve at Cott Beach

The fight to transform Cottesloe beachfront — once described by the premier as a Roman ruin — has kicked off again with new plans for a high rise apartment complex 100m from the water.

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Urban PlanningHouse prices up 0.8pc for Sept quarter

House prices climbed 0.8 per cent in the September quarter with Sydney and Brisbane homes leading the way, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Steven Deare

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Huge three-storey Scarborough childcare centre approved

A huge three-storey $2.5 million childcare centre has been approved in Scarborough by the Metro Inner-North Joint Development Assessment Panel.

Nadia Budihardjo

Building hot spotsRed hot outer suburbs lead the way as home sales surge

An extra 1500 homes are expected to be built in Perth this year, compared to forecasts made only months ago, in a sign of the increasingly hot market.

Kim Macdonald

Community hub$30m plan to revamp Maylands’ Lyric Lane Theatre

The proposed redevelopment will front Eighth Avenue with the back facing Lyric Lane, which is home to bistro and music venue Lyric Lane, Rossonero Pizzeria and Seasonal Brewing Co.

Kristie Lim

$44m projectEdith Cowan finds home in boutique apartments

Designs have been released for a $44 million luxury boutique apartment complex which incorporates the heritage-listed former home of Edith Cowan.

Kim Macdonald

Changing skyline$1b entertainment, retail precinct to revive West End

Perth’s skyline is facing a major transformation with plans for a new 33-storey office tower and a new entertainment and retail precinct in the heart of the city.

Kim Macdonald

Connected cityThe six projects that will bring Perth back to life

SEE THE PICTURES: A bold vision for the future of Perth has been developed by 50 architects to create a connected, culturally exciting city.

Kim Macdonald

Vision for the futurePerth council group pushes ambitious rail plan

An alliance of local councils covering a string of Labor stronghold seats in WA is urging the State Government to support the roll-out of rail lines through Perth’s southern suburbs.

Michael Traill

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Subi master plan to allow 30 storeys

Buildings up to 30 storeys high would be allowed at two locations within the Subi East master plan, released this week by the State Government.

Kim Macdonald

European styleLittle Creatures stalwart’s new venture a coup for Subi

The anchor tenancy on the OneSubiaco complex will be filled by Miles Hull — the hospitality king behind Fremantle’s highly successful Little Creatures venue.

Kim Macdonald

Locals objectNedlands high-rise naysayers resort to virus threat

The anti high-rise sentiment has hit an absurd high, with some Nedlands residents complaining an upcoming complex would attract renters and high-density living could spread the coronavirus.

Kim Macdonald

First item on the agendaNew Perth council to debate $13.4m Roe Street plan

The votes have been counted, the successful candidates have been sworn in — and now the newly elected members of the City of Perth will turn their attention to footpaths, carparks and cycling lanes.

Michael Traill

‘Entertainment and lifestyle’Kardinya retail hub plans reveal recreation focus

A slight re-tweak of plans for Kardinya shopping centre has highlighted the focus on recreation at the $100 million project, set to start next week.

Kim Macdonald

‘Diverse’ optionsSocial housing coming to exclusive Perth suburb

Housing Minister Peter Tinley says it’s ‘high time’ social housing made its way to one of the most elite suburbs in Perth.

Water saverNew Hamilton Hill development top of its class

Residents at the upcoming estate on the former high school site will, quite literally live on top of the former school, and like the school’s former students, learn a thing or two from the site.

Kim Macdonald

Good startLandlord’s dazzler of a business deal for duo

A mother and daughter have been chosen to run a cafe where they get a year’s worth of free rent and other perks as part of a push to foster small business at the new Kingsford Estate.

Kim Macdonald

Hay St revampCloud over Piccadilly Theatre in radical mall makeover

The mall — widely considered the biggest blight on the city — is set for a dramatic transformation involving its first restaurant, a rooftop bar, a lighting display and a new skyscraper.

Kim Macdonald