Residents Campaign Against Proposed 23-Storey Riverside Tower in Inner Brisbane
A community group in Auchenflower, Brisbane, is actively opposing plans for 'Bloom,' a proposed 23-storey residential tower containing 90 units. Located at 355 Coronation Drive, the development by Joe Adsett Architects significantly exceeds the local neighbourhood plan’s eight-storey height limit. Residents argue the structure is inappropriate for the area, citing concerns over blocked views, shadowing of solar panels, increased traffic, flooding risks, and construction disruption. Approximately 40 residents recently met with Greens MP Michael Berkman to strategize their opposition, potentially taking the matter to the Planning and Environment Court. The conflict highlights broader tensions in Brisbane between addressing a historic housing shortage through increased density and preserving the character of existing communities. While the developer asserts the project serves the public interest by providing housing near public transport, locals contend the scale is unreasonable. This dispute reflects citywide debates under Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s administration regarding infrastructure capacity and urban development priorities amidst surging property prices and population growth.
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Residents Campaign Against Proposed 23-Storey Riverside Tower in Inner Brisbane
A community group in Auchenflower, Brisbane, is actively opposing plans for 'Bloom,' a proposed 23-storey residential tower containing 90 units. Located at 355 Coronation Drive, the development by Joe Adsett Architects significantly exceeds the local neighbourhood plan’s eight-storey height limit. Residents argue the structure is inappropriate for the area, citing concerns over blocked views, shadowing of solar panels, increased traffic, flooding risks, and construction disruption. Approximately 40 residents recently met with Greens MP Michael Berkman to strategize their opposition, potentially taking the matter to the Planning and Environment Court. The conflict highlights broader tensions in Brisbane between addressing a historic housing shortage through increased density and preserving the character of existing communities. While the developer asserts the project serves the public interest by providing housing near public transport, locals contend the scale is unreasonable. This dispute reflects citywide debates under Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s administration regarding infrastructure capacity and urban development priorities amidst surging property prices and population growth.
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