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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Joe Hinchliffe

Brisbane’s high-rise strategy welcomed amid warnings it will not solve social housing crisis

Brisbane CBD
The plan will allow for CBD-style heights for residential buildings in South Brisbane’s riverfront Kurilpa precinct. Photograph: Darren England/AAP

Brisbane’s lord mayor has been applauded for opening up more inner-city land for high-rise residential apartments – but has been warned it will do nothing to create more affordable homes or ease the city’s housing crisis without further intervention.

Adrian Schrinner launched the city council’s sustainable growth strategy on Thursday, promising it would help Brisbane navigate its way out of a “perfect storm” in housing without resorting to urban sprawl.

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