Murrumbeena

A medium scale residential development that will deliver 86 modern, energy-efficient apartments in leafy, family-friendly Murrumbeena – 13 kilometres southeast of Melbourne’s CBD.

The four-storey development in Railway Parade will provide safe, social homes across two sensitively designed buildings, close to the bustling Hughesdale shopping and services precinct, a short walk from Hughesdale Train Station, adjacent to multiple bus routes, and close to parks, recreations areas and the Djerring Trail.

Designed by Genton Architects, the 40 two-bedroom and 46 one-bedroom apartments are carefully arranged in a unique breezeway design to maximise natural ventilation and daylight.

The development will be built to Liveable Housing Australia Silver Level standards and achieve a minimum 7-Star energy rating, helping residents reduce energy costs while improving comfort and sustainability.

Extensive ground-level landscaping by John Patrick Landscape Architects includes a communal open space for residents. 45 bicycle parking spaces and 51 car parking spaces for residents are included, along with integrated services and waste facilities.

The homes will be offered to people on low and moderate incomes registered with the Victorian Housing Register. On completion, Housing Choices will manage the property and tenancies and develop community engagement and placemaking programs to create an inclusive, integrated community connected with the surrounding neighbourhood.

The proposed development is currently being considered by the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP). For information visit the DTP website here.

Housing Choices is an award-winning, national community housing provider and developer, with extensive experience in affordable and social housing tenancy and property management and community building. It has been providing quality homes for people in need for almost 20 years. For information on similar Housing Choices projects, visit our project pages here:

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