<h4 data-pm-slice="1 1 []">M-City Clayton: Where Luxury Living Meets Melbourne's Vibrant Lifestyle</h4>

Nestled along the lively stretch of Dandenong Road, where Princes Highway and Blackburn Road intersect, M City Clayton VIC 3168 emerges as a modern community set to redefine Melbourne's dynamic South East Growth Corridor. This ambitious project introduces a fresh way of living, seamlessly blending sophistication, convenience, and a strong sense of community. Encompassing an array of residences, retail outlets, and recreational spaces, M City Clayton embodies the essence of contemporary urban living.

<h4>Diverse Apartments for Every Lifestyle</h4>

The highly sought-after M City apartments offers a diverse selection of one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, catering to a range of preferences. With the project already sold out, residents can anticipate an exceptional living experience that marries comfort with style.

<h4>Melbourne's World Class Education on your Doorstep</h4>

One of M-City's prime attractions lies in its proximity to Monash University, a prestigious institution just moments away from Princes Highway and Blackburn Road. This strategic location places M City at the heart of a bustling academic hub, fostering brilliance across disciplines such as medicine, engineering, arts, and business. Residents become part of a vibrant educational community, with the esteemed Monash University Science Precinct within convenient reach.

<h4>Gateway to Melbourne's Charms</h4>

M City presents the perfect blend of serene Clayton living and access to Melbourne's bustling city centre. A brief 20-minute train ride propels residents into the heart of Melbourne CBD, granting them entry to boutique shopping, a plethora of dining options, captivating entertainment, and a myriad of job prospects. Adding to the allure, Monash Health is a mere 10-minute drive away, and Monash University Clayton is a convenient 10-minute stroll from the comforts of an M City apartment.

<h4>A Symphony of Modern Living</h4>

M City Clayton flawlessly combines luxury and convenience, as evidenced by its meticulously designed 'mini city' concept. The architectural brilliance of the Buchan Group, coupled with the vision of Saraceno Group, has given rise to a project that redefines elegance. The external facades of M-City's buildings draw the eye, featuring striking linear designs complemented by timber accents, glass elements, and soft grey metal finishes. Private balconies, graced with perforated screens, empower residents to control the infusion of sunlight.

<h4>Unparalleled Residences</h4>

Spanning four buildings across ten floors, M City Clayton boasts a range of 460 residences. These options cater to diverse lifestyles, offering a choice of warm and smokey or neutral and subdued colour palettes, ensuring each resident's individual preferences are met. Expansive townhouses enrich the living experience, creating a harmonious fusion of space and comfort.

<h4>Exclusivity in Amenities</h4>

M-City's commitment to resort-style living is echoed in its exclusive amenities and entertainment offerings:

<ul>
	<li>
	Community childcare centre
	</li>
	<li>
	Luxurious outdoor pool
	</li>
	<li>
	Landscaped gardens and lawns
	</li>
	<li>
	Children's playground
	</li>
	<li>
	Tennis court
	</li>
	<li>
	BBQ facilities with an outdoor firepit
	</li>
	<li>
	State-of-the-art gym
	</li>
	<li>
	On-site pharmacy
	</li>
</ul>

<h4>A Universe of Experiences at Your Doorstep</h4>

M City transcends conventional residential living by evolving into an innovative mixed-use development. Above it all stands an office tower and a 5-star international hotel, emanating sophistication. At the heart of the community lies the M-City shopping centre, Melbourne's latest retail hub. Anchored by iconic names like M City Kmart, Woolworths M City, and Village Cinema, the centre showcases 60 specialty retail stores, wellness providers, ground-floor M City restaurants, cafes, all seamlessly interwoven with a medical centre.

<h4 data-pm-slice="1 1 []">M-City Clayton: Where Luxury Living Meets Melbourne's Vibrant Lifestyle</h4>

Nestled along the lively stretch of Dandenong Road, where Princes Highway and Blackburn Road intersect, M City Clayton VIC 3168 emerges as a modern community set to redefine Melbourne's dynamic South East Growth Corridor. This ambitious project introduces a fresh way of living, seamlessly blending sophistication, convenience, and a strong sense of community. Encompassing an array of residences, retail outlets, and recreational spaces, M City Clayton embodies the essence of contemporary urban living.

<h4>Diverse Apartments for Every Lifestyle</h4>

The highly sought-after M City apartments offers a diverse selection of one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, catering to a range of preferences. With the project already sold out, residents can anticipate an exceptional living experience that marries comfort with style.

<h4>Melbourne's World Class Education on your Doorstep</h4>

One of M-City's prime attractions lies in its proximity to Monash University, a prestigious institution just moments away from Princes Highway and Blackburn Road. This strategic location places M City at the heart of a bustling academic hub, fostering brilliance across disciplines such as medicine, engineering, arts, and business. Residents become part of a vibrant educational community, with the esteemed Monash University Science Precinct within convenient reach.

<h4>Gateway to Melbourne's Charms</h4>

M City presents the perfect blend of serene Clayton living and access to Melbourne's bustling city centre. A brief 20-minute train ride propels residents into the heart of Melbourne CBD, granting them entry to boutique shopping, a plethora of dining options, captivating entertainment, and a myriad of job prospects. Adding to the allure, Monash Health is a mere 10-minute drive away, and Monash University Clayton is a convenient 10-minute stroll from the comforts of an M City apartment.

<h4>A Symphony of Modern Living</h4>

M City Clayton flawlessly combines luxury and convenience, as evidenced by its meticulously designed 'mini city' concept. The architectural brilliance of the Buchan Group, coupled with the vision of Saraceno Group, has given rise to a project that redefines elegance. The external facades of M-City's buildings draw the eye, featuring striking linear designs complemented by timber accents, glass elements, and soft grey metal finishes. Private balconies, graced with perforated screens, empower residents to control the infusion of sunlight.

<h4>Unparalleled Residences</h4>

Spanning four buildings across ten floors, M City Clayton boasts a range of 460 residences. These options cater to diverse lifestyles, offering a choice of warm and smokey or neutral and subdued colour palettes, ensuring each resident's individual preferences are met. Expansive townhouses enrich the living experience, creating a harmonious fusion of space and comfort.

<h4>Exclusivity in Amenities</h4>

M-City's commitment to resort-style living is echoed in its exclusive amenities and entertainment offerings:

<ul><li>
	Community childcare centre
	</li>
	<li>
	Luxurious outdoor pool
	</li>
	<li>
	Landscaped gardens and lawns
	</li>
	<li>
	Children's playground
	</li>
	<li>
	Tennis court
	</li>
	<li>
	BBQ facilities with an outdoor firepit
	</li>
	<li>
	State-of-the-art gym
	</li>
	<li>
	On-site pharmacy
	</li>
</ul><h4>A Universe of Experiences at Your Doorstep</h4>

M City transcends conventional residential living by evolving into an innovative mixed-use development. Above it all stands an office tower and a 5-star international hotel, emanating sophistication. At the heart of the community lies the M-City shopping centre, Melbourne's latest retail hub. Anchored by iconic names like M City Kmart, Woolworths M City, and Village Cinema, the centre showcases 60 specialty retail stores, wellness providers, ground-floor M City restaurants, cafes, all seamlessly interwoven with a medical centre.

M-City - 2107 Dandenong Road, Clayton

<ul>
	<li>The landmark and sculptural design of the tower.</li>
	<li>The reinvention of the mixed use precinct and the active streetscape.</li>
	<li>The endless lifestyle and entertainment opportunities.</li>
</ul>

Australia&rsquo;s biggest casino operator Crown Resorts has purchased the site at One Queensbridge with an expected 90 storey skyscraper approved by the City of Melbourne under the designs of <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/wilkinsoneyre">Wilkinson Eyre architects</a> in collaboration with <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/architectus">Architectus</a>.

One Queensbridge will rise above the Yarra River in the modern metropolis of Southbank to a height of 323 metres which will be the tallest in Australia to roof when completed.

The 90 floors will comprise of 708 one, two and three bedroom apartments including the highest penthouses in Australia to date, 388 hotel rooms with a pedestrian bridge linking to the Crown Promenade Casino and Resort located across the road.

The hotel will feature a truly unique special event space and a publicly accessible restaurant, lounge and garden terrace at the top of the tower. In addition to the proposed landmark hotel tower, Crown and <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/schiavello">Schiavello</a> are also proposing a major upgrade to Queensbridge Square, providing an active streetscape and public forecourt area with retail outlets and restaurants, connecting seamlessly to the public domain and vibrant promenade.

This will become a new amenity for locals and visitors by improving the precinct&rsquo;s attractiveness.

Wilkinson Eyre&rsquo;s elegant solution for One Queensbridge is created by interlocking three plectrum shapes to provide a sculptural composition. 
The tapering forms allow the tower to read as a beautiful object with a unique identity, contrasting against the more rigid forms of the adjacent buildings.

A key component of the design is the pedestrian link bridge that will provide hotel guests with all-weather access from the lobby of the new hotel to the Crown integrated resort.

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/crown-limited">Crown Casino</a> is one of Melbourne&rsquo;s premier entertainment precincts, with a large Gold Class and Luxe Village Cinemas, casino floors, event and performance spaces, luxury and boutique retail, food courts and an active waterfront precinct.

Crown boasts three luxury hotels comprising of over 1,104 rooms with bars, restaurants and spas all linking to the mixed use complex. The nightlife is impeccable with over 15 clubs and bars within the precinct to maximise the enjoyment of its visitors.

Located in <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/southbank-vic">Southbank</a>, One Queensbridge visitors and residents will have panoramic views over the CBD, river and bay area as it stands uninterrupted.

Enjoy the promenade but if you&rsquo;re up for something more quiet, in just a short tram trip down the road you can arrive at South Melbourne Market with fresh food stalls and eclectic boutiques that line Clarendon Street, you can enjoy your coffee in peace not too far from home.

Across the river is the bustling CBD with all of the finest major retail, employment, parklands and nightlife opportunities. Take advantage of Southbanks connectedness and ability to breathe whilst remaining inner city with the Royal Botanic Gardens within walking distance from your doorstep.

The ambitious plan hangs in the balance for the moment with Crown asking the state to provide funding for the build and to no avail.

<ul><li>The landmark and sculptural design of the tower.</li>
	<li>The reinvention of the mixed use precinct and the active streetscape.</li>
	<li>The endless lifestyle and entertainment opportunities.</li>
</ul>Australia’s biggest casino operator Crown Resorts has purchased the site at One Queensbridge with an expected 90 storey skyscraper approved by the City of Melbourne under the designs of <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/wilkinsoneyre">Wilkinson Eyre architects</a> in collaboration with <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/architectus">Architectus</a>.

One Queensbridge will rise above the Yarra River in the modern metropolis of Southbank to a height of 323 metres which will be the tallest in Australia to roof when completed.

The 90 floors will comprise of 708 one, two and three bedroom apartments including the highest penthouses in Australia to date, 388 hotel rooms with a pedestrian bridge linking to the Crown Promenade Casino and Resort located across the road.

The hotel will feature a truly unique special event space and a publicly accessible restaurant, lounge and garden terrace at the top of the tower. In addition to the proposed landmark hotel tower, Crown and <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/schiavello">Schiavello</a> are also proposing a major upgrade to Queensbridge Square, providing an active streetscape and public forecourt area with retail outlets and restaurants, connecting seamlessly to the public domain and vibrant promenade.

This will become a new amenity for locals and visitors by improving the precinct’s attractiveness.

Wilkinson Eyre’s elegant solution for One Queensbridge is created by interlocking three plectrum shapes to provide a sculptural composition. 
The tapering forms allow the tower to read as a beautiful object with a unique identity, contrasting against the more rigid forms of the adjacent buildings.

A key component of the design is the pedestrian link bridge that will provide hotel guests with all-weather access from the lobby of the new hotel to the Crown integrated resort.

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/crown-limited">Crown Casino</a> is one of Melbourne’s premier entertainment precincts, with a large Gold Class and Luxe Village Cinemas, casino floors, event and performance spaces, luxury and boutique retail, food courts and an active waterfront precinct.

Crown boasts three luxury hotels comprising of over 1,104 rooms with bars, restaurants and spas all linking to the mixed use complex. The nightlife is impeccable with over 15 clubs and bars within the precinct to maximise the enjoyment of its visitors.

Located in <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/southbank-vic">Southbank</a>, One Queensbridge visitors and residents will have panoramic views over the CBD, river and bay area as it stands uninterrupted.

Enjoy the promenade but if you’re up for something more quiet, in just a short tram trip down the road you can arrive at South Melbourne Market with fresh food stalls and eclectic boutiques that line Clarendon Street, you can enjoy your coffee in peace not too far from home.

Across the river is the bustling CBD with all of the finest major retail, employment, parklands and nightlife opportunities. Take advantage of Southbanks connectedness and ability to breathe whilst remaining inner city with the Royal Botanic Gardens within walking distance from your doorstep.

The ambitious plan hangs in the balance for the moment with Crown asking the state to provide funding for the build and to no avail.

One Queensbridge Street - 1-23 Queensbridge Street, Southbank

Clayton in Melbourne’s south-east is benefitting from Schiavello’s M-City project, which provides a sophisticated ‘mini-city’ within the suburb.

“M-City is the new gateway to Melbourne’s South East growth corridor,” the project marketing reads.

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Located just 20 minutes from the Melbourne CBD, M-City rises from a prominent corner on Princes Highway and Blackburn Road and offers the largest lifestyle and retail destination outside of the CBD.

The mixed-use development delivers residents with a mix of apartments, retail and commercial offerings, creating its own vibrant community that has been carefully curated by leading urban planners.

Designed by&nbsp;Buchan Group, the spacious new residence features a mix of one, two and three-bedroom configurations, as well as resort-style facilities, premium office spaces and an international hotel.

<blockquote>
“M-City’s own International Hotel, emblazoned with a distinctive bronze façade, is set to become a new local landmark, providing understated yet luxurious accommodation for visitors.”
</blockquote>

The hotel provides residents with a range of function venues that offer spaces for memorable occasions, such as meeting rooms, a ballroom and a hotel bar.

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Each apartment contains floor-to-ceiling glazing, spacious balconies and luxury amenities, including a heated pool, landscaped gardens, private tennis court barbeque areas.

According to the developers, M-City also offers everyday shopping, anchored by Woolworths and Kmart. The retail precinct delivers up to 60 speciality stores, including a butcher, pharmacy and bakery.

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Just 700 metres from Monash’s Clayton campus, the community features a world-renowned education and science precinct on its doorstep.

The vibrant suburb, which has had an average annual growth of 12 per cent over the last three years, also boasts numerous grocery stores, restaurants, bars and more within walking distance from the home.

The first building, M1, sold out within 14 days, reflecting the attractive investment opportunities the residences present for first home buyers and seasoned investors alike.

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About the developer

Schiavello has been creating and servicing world-class work and living environments for over 50 years.

Since 1966, Schiavello has worked with thousands of brands across a wide range of industries including office, hospitality, health, retail, residential and education.

&nbsp;

The mixed-use development delivers residents with a mix of apartments, retail and commercial offerings, creating its own vibrant community

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‘The pulse of Monash’: Inside Schiavello’s M-City in Clayton

Apartments buyers are continuing to look further away from the CBD for value for money.

But high on their priority list is solid transport connections, a strong local community feel and infrastructure already in place.

Urban has taken a look at six of the top apartments for sale south-east of the Melbourne CBDS.

1. MCKN, McKinnon

Prices: Two bedroom apartments from $720,000

[smartcode_project:default project_id=4939]

MCKN in McKinnon is as close to Bayside without carrying the expensive Bayside postcode. The latest luxury development is MCKN, which is being developed by the veteran developer Dealcorp. Families have been snapping up the large apartments in the Glen Eira precinct, with just 41 apartments in the boutique five level complex designed by RITZ&amp;GHOUGASSIAN.

The two bedroom, two bathroom apartments start from $720,000 and three bedrooms start from $1.1 million.

2. Hurstmon, Malvern East

Prices: Two bedroom apartments from $795,000

[smartcode_project:default project_id=4807]

Hurstmon is Landream&rsquo;s latest offering in Malvern East, only 12 km from the Melbourne CBD.&nbsp;Designed by Tehla Clarke, Hurstmon comprises just 39 one, two and three bedroom residences, with just the two and three bedders remaining.

Two-bedroom apartments in the project start from $795,000 while three-bedroom apartments begin at $1,599,500.

3. Sky Garden, Glen Waverley

Prices: One bedroom apartments from $498,000

[smartcode_project:default project_id=2881]

GoldenAge Group have recently completed their development Sky Garden Glen Waverley, located above the redeveloped shopping centre The Glen.

The three towers, designed by Rothelowman, home 536 apartments, with only around 75 left to sell.

Prices starting from $498,000 for one bedroom apartments and $668,000 for two bedroom apartments. Three bedroom apartments are priced from $1,118,000.

Sky Garden residents will have access to a resident-only rewards program.&nbsp;The customised app gives residents a reward program for retail outlets in The Glen shopping plaza.

4. Aster Apartments, Clayton South

Price: One bedroom apartments from $396,000*

[smartcode_project:default project_id=4124]

Aster Apartments in Clayton South, 24 kilometres from the CBD, is the final release in Cedar Woods&#39; sought-after masterplanned community Jackson Green. Designed by DKO, Aster Apartments is a collection of one, two and three bedroom apartments across three buildings, with apartments starting from under $400,000 with government grants.

5. M-City, Clayton

Price: One bedroom apartments from $371,300

[smartcode_project:default project_id=528]

The mixed-use development M-City, a joint venture between Saraceno and Schiavello, is one of Clayton&#39;s stand out developments.

As well as an office and five star Mantra Hotel, atop a new communal shopping centre, M-City homes 460 apartments designed by The Buchan Group.

The development features a&nbsp;community childcare centre, a luxury outdoor pool, landscaped gardens and lawns, a children&rsquo;s playground,&nbsp;tennis courts, BBQ facilities with an outdoor firepit, a state of the art gym and an on hand pharmacy.

6. Onyx, Bentleigh East

Price: Two bedroom apartments from $570,000

[smartcode_project:default project_id=3271]

Only two bedroom apartments remain in Onyx, the Bentleigh East development by Vanguard Projects.

Just 32 apartments across five floors, Onyx&nbsp;delivers a strong design statement through its dramatic contemporary lines with expansive apartments that flow effortlessly to inviting outdoor areas.

Apartments buyers are continuing to look further away from the CBD for value for money

Joel Robinson

Top six apartments you can buy in Melbourne's south-east

First home buyers, investors and downsizers alike will find comfort knowing that you can find a brand-new luxury apartment in Melbourne at an affordable price point.

Urban takes a look at five new developments on the market under $400,000.

1. Live City, Footscray 
Address: 124-188 Ballarat Road, Footscray VIC 3011 
One-bedroom apartments from $350,000

[smartcode_project:default project_id=3565]

Backed by developer R&amp;F Property Australia, the new masterplanned community Live City comprises 208 residences spread across 14 floors. The community is set to deliver over 1,400 apartments across eight buildings.

Designed by Elenberg Fraser, each residence features floor-to-ceiling windows, contemporary interiors and an abundance of natural light.

One-bedroom apartments within the complex sell for an affordable $350,000 – the best value property on this list.

2. Ovation, Footscray 
Address:&nbsp;94 Buckley Street, Footscray VIC 3011 
One-bedroom apartments from $367,500

[smartcode_project:default project_id=5490 project_image_fid=78492]

Ovation is one of the latest Footscray apartment developments to be launched.&nbsp;

Developed by Keystone Property Group, Ovation comprises just 131 apartments in the contemporary KUD Architects-designed building on Buckley Street.

Each first home buyer who buys an apartment in the development <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/vic/first-home-buyers-at-ovation-footscray-given-free-car-on-purchase">gets a free car worth $25,000</a>.

3. Folia, Doncaster 
Address: 59 Stables Circuit, Doncaster VIC 3108 
One-bedroom apartments from $400,000

[smartcode_project:default project_id=22584]

The newest chapter of Mirvac’s Apartments of Tullamore, Folia offers residents sustainable living from an entry price point of $400,000.

Offering 102 one, two and three-bedroom residences, the project boasts an curved façade designed by Mirvac’s in-house design team, greenery-fringed balconies and a rooftop conservatory.

The development has earned a six-leaf EnviroDevelopment accreditation, the highest available in Australia, thanks to its sustainable features, such as a 70kWh solar panel array, battery storage and integrated water management plan.

4. Liberty One, Footscray 
Address: 1 Warde Street, Footscray VIC 3011 
One-bedroom apartments from $396,000

[smartcode_project:default project_id=709]

Liberty One, a Footscray development by Bensons Property Group, features 350 one and two-bedroom apartments from an affordable $396,000.

Designed by CHT Architects, the functional design boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, open-plan living space and private balconies, as well as amenities including a residents’ lounge, gym and outdoor cinema.

First home buyers will save even more with the HomeBuilder grant and stamp duty incentives, with potential savings exceeding $23,000.

5. M-City, Clayton 
Address: 2107 Dandenong Road, Clayton VIC 3168 
One-bedroom apartments from $371,300

[smartcode_project:default project_id=528]

Delivered by Schiavello, the masterplanned M-City offers 460 residences across four buildings. The first building, M1, sold out within 14 days, reflecting the attractive investment opportunities the residences present for first home buyers and seasoned investors alike.

Designed by Buchan Group, the apartments include smart design features, private balconies and an abundance of light.

M-City delivers on its promise of resort-style amenities, boasting a community childcare centre, luxury outdoor pool, tennis court, gym and pharmacy at an entry price of $371,000.

Urban takes a look at five new developments on the market under $400,000.

Five affordable apartments in Melbourne under $400,000

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Luxury and convenience collide at M-City, a sophisticated master planned ‘mini city’ that’s poised to make a statement on Dandenong Road in Clayton. You’ll have the world at your doorstep with grocery stores, bars, restaurants, and more amenities located within walking distance.

Comprising 460 residences spread across ten floors and four buildings, this project is the brainchild of architect Buchan Group and developer Saraceno Group. The buildings’ exteriors are sure to attract attention from passersby as residences have been designed with grand, linear forms with timber elements complementing the glass and soft grey metal facade. Access to residents private balconies have perforated screens and offer a smart design feature that allows residents to control the amount of sunlight flooding into the home.

Apartments come in one, two, and three-bedroom configurations, in which residents can choose between warm and smokey or neutral and subdued colour palettes as well as large floor plan townhouses.

Amenities for M-City residents include -

- A community childcare centre.

- A luxury outdoor pool.

- Landscaped gardens and lawns

- Children’s playground

- A tennis court

- BBQ facilities with an outdoor firepit

- A state of the art gymnasium

- On hand pharmacy

M-City isn’t just a residential precinct, it is one of the most exciting Schiavello mixed-use developments in Melbourne with an Office and 5 star International Hotel tower atop a new communal shopping centre anchored by Kmart, Woolworths and Village Cinemas. The new centre development will comprise 60 specialty retail stores and ground floor restaurant and cafe options with a medical centre.

Located close to Monash University, M-City is situated in the lively and vibrant hub filled with some of the best minds in the country for medicine, engineering, the arts and business. Melbourne CBD is just a short 20 minute train ride away accessing the finest in boutique shopping, dining, entertainment and employment opportunities.
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One, two and three bedroom apartments on offer at Schiavello’s M-City.

urban.com.au

Exciting mixed-use precinct, M-City reimagines Clayton

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Melbournians are not new to urban sprawl and its long lasting effects on the environment and people. 
For decades, we have felt the strain of the city’s inexorable growth with an ever-growing population and a lack of readily planned infrastructure to back it. 
These issues are quite complex to resolve and there is no one solution to the matter. 
With urban planners and architects directing their focus more so on centralised communities, we are seeing a major shift in how we progress with more mixed use developments and 20 minute neighbourhoods emerging within existing Melbourne suburbs.  The consequences of Urban Sprawl go much deeper than just the lengthy commutes and sometimes careless environmental damages but also really affects mental health. 
Sprawl is a contributing factor to the feelings of isolation through a lack of community engagement and living far from opportunities, education and hospitality services greatly lowering one’s quality of life.

Mixed use precincts often offer medium to higher density buildings comprising of residential, commercial, public amenities and opportunities. The benefits of a connected community are: 
 

Safety - 
When we live in closer proximity to each other and share communal spaces we become more tolerant, patient, respectful and generous people overall. 
This closeness creates a sense of pride and encourages community engagement with residents protecting their space and looking out for each other. 
The spaces within a mixed use precinct are kept active at ground level and with everything within a 5 minute walking distance and many providing CCTV for laneways and streets. 
 

Walkability - 

5 and 20 minute neighbourhoods can be incredibly walkable with pedestrianised retail streets, laneways, public squares and lush parks motivating locals to engage in healthier and active lifestyles. 
With no need for car dependency, the impacts on mental health through interacting with other people and nature are hugely positive. The convenience of being close to transport, work, parks and essential living needs provide a healthy environment for all demographics of people. 
 

Connectivity - 

Mixed use developments thrive in already existing activity centres where local businesses, accessibility to public transport and major avenues provide quick and painless connections to the greater surrounding areas, unite communities and prosper under-utilised space.  
 

Stronger local economies - 
Living close to local business means supporting local business. With a hairdresser across from your doorstep and the delicious coffee shop, bakery and fresh produce stores on your walk to work, residents provide a stronger economy for business owners. Mixed use developments provide countless construction and ongoing jobs and with reduced travel times and on site opportunities, affordable housing and rent remain consistent.

 

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<figcaption>Melbourne CBD's expanding skyline. Image by Nicholas Failla.</figcaption></figure>Mixed use precincts are not only beneficial to the individual, but to the spaces we govern, attributing to the liveliness of an under-utilised and perhaps neglected neighbourhood and connecting business between what once might have been segregated networks and living spaces.

 

<h2> </h2>

<h2><a href="https://www.urban.com.au/projects/m-city-2107-dandenong-road-clayton">M-City</a>, Clayton</h2>

One example is M-City, designed and developed by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/builders/schiavello-constructions">Schiavello</a> and the <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/the-buchan-group">Buchan Group</a> in the South-Eastern suburb of Monash takes a vacant block and develops it into a vibrant urban hub providing 17,330sqm of commercial space and 643 apartments accommodating over 3,000 people. 
A heavy focus on human interaction through a carefully thoughtful design with a landmark shopping centre anchored by Kmart, Woolworths and a six screen Village Cinemas, a 250 room Mantra Hotel and a substantial amount of green space for residents, workers and visitors encourages people to engage with each other and feel involved in their environment. 
 

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<figcaption>Rendering of the resident's park and swimming pool. Image by m-city.com.au</figcaption></figure>M-City is a 24 hour lifestyle development with a closeness to major innovative, scientific and knowledge hubs such as <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/monash-university-refreshes-its-20-year-campus-master-plans">Monash University</a> and Clayton Station servicing residents nearby. 
With 60 specialty stores beneath the apartment complex, connectivity and walkability are deeply encouraged and give peace of mind to residents who have had a long day at work or university.

 

<h2><a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/east-brunswick-village-127-139-nicholson-street-brunswick-east">EBV, East Brunswick</a></h2>

East Brunswick Village, master planned by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/banco-group">Banco Group</a> and designed by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/jam-architects">JAM Architects</a>, is possibly one of the country’s greatest mixed use developments at the moment with homes across 5-6 level apartment buildings connected by tree-lined laneways filled with public art, local bakeries, pharmacy, wellness centre, yoga studio, bike repair store, cafes and a supermarket.

For residents, over 2500sqm of communal space including a children’s playground, an apiary providing free honey for all, rooftop gardens, a workshop and <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/what-will-the-future-of-cycle-culture-in-australia-look-like">960 bicycle spaces</a> to motivate and embrace a non car dependent environment. Residents also have access to a car share facility and electric vehicle charging stations to decrease their carbon footprint.

 

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<figcaption>Rendering of the communal rooftop garden.</figcaption></figure>With easy access to public transport, a 7.5 star NatHERS rating, solar energy, water efficiency techniques and the use of drought tolerant native plant landscape throughout the project, <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/east-brunswick-village-127-139-nicholson-street-brunswick-east">East Brunswick Village</a> increases community engagement, pride and the quality of life for residents and visitors with the sense of belonging to somewhere that is open to change. “I think of EBV as a microcosm of East Brunswick. It’s exciting, it’s creative, it’s diverse, and East Brunswick is like that too – it’s one of Melbourne’s most inspiring and livable suburbs. It’s got great public transport, great amenities and restaurants. And it’s so close to the city; as a place to live, East Brunswick has become incredibly popular over the past decade. We know people want to live here. With EBV, one of our big aims is to make living in this part of Melbourne achievable for people. Making living as affordable and enjoyable as possible, that’s what it’s all about.” - Mario Lo Giudice, Director at Banco Group. 
Quote from ebv.com.au

Many people fear density and infill, as a spread out suburban lifestyle is pretty much all we are accustomed to, yet we cannot continue to function this way.  
Our need for high quality mixed use commercial and residential precincts and updated rezoning policies will profoundly impact our way of life and progress our city forward into an equal urban future.

 

 

 

 
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