Proposed residential height limits up to 12 storeys along a busy strip of Logan Rd in Mount Gravatt have been slashed under a council plan to unlock thousands of homes.
The Mt Gravatt Centre Precinct Plan aims to provide more housing choices close to existing shops, services and transport, while supporting new businesses and investment in the popular centre.
The section of Logan Rd between the Mt Gravatt Showgrounds and Glindemann Park had been earmarked for high density residential zoning and new height limits up to 12 storeys.
But community feedback on the draft plan called for those height limits to be slashed and for lower density.
Brisbane City Council councillors on Tuesday voted in favour of adopting the final plan into the Brisbane City Plan 2014, and it will take effect from September 18.
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said council wanted more homes in places where people could easily get to public transport, jobs, shops, schools and the services they use every day.
“We’re pulling every lever available to Council to get more homes built sooner and give residents the opportunity to live in the city they love,” he said.
“Brisbane is growing quickly and housing is one of the biggest challenges facing our city.
“We have a clear plan to meet that challenge rather than sit back and wait.
“We’re creating more housing choice while making sure growth happens in the right places and protects the lifestyle that makes Brisbane special.”
City Planning, Suburban Renewal and Economic Development Chair, Cr Adam Allan said the revised plan demonstrated how residents concerns about height limits had been heard ahead of the final plan moving towards adoption.
He said attention would now turn to locking in plans for Upper Mt Gravatt around the Westfield Shopping Centre with locals to be asked to provide more feedback on southern centre’s future.
“Just like we’re doing in Stones Corner and Wynnum Centre, we want to see renewal that supports small businesses, creates more to see and do and strengthens the community,” he said.
As well as new homes, the new plan will be designed to support better walking, cycling and public transport connections.
Consultation on a new draft Suburban Renewal Precinct Plan for the Upper Mt Gravatt Centre will open from Friday (August 21).