Footscray Residents Express Concerns Over Fast-Tracked High-Rise Developments

Melbourne's plan to rezone areas for housing sparks community demands for detailed consultation and infrastructure support.

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan announced plans for 50 new activity zones to facilitate housing development near transport hubs.
Residents in Footscray are wary of high-rise developments, drawing comparisons to past projects that lacked supporting infrastructure.
The government aims to build over 30,000 homes by 2051, focusing on areas around train stations to ease housing shortages for younger Victorians.
Community members are calling for thorough consultations and assurances that new developments will include social and affordable housing.
Critics argue that the rezoning during local government caretaker periods limits councils' ability to engage and object effectively.