Urban designer rejects push to convert empty Melbourne CBD offices into apartments
Advertisement Melbourneâs glut of empty CBD offices and apartments could be used to revive the inner cityâs ailing creative sector, which has left the area in droves over the past 20 years, according to a leading urban designer. Hodyl and Co managing director Leanne Hodyl, who conducted a built form review of the CBD for the Victorian government, said there was more empty office and student apartment accommodation in the city than there was demand for either. Could Melbourneâs city office towers be converted to apartments? Planners are not so sure. Credit:Jason South Ms Hodyl p...
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