Melbourne's 10 million residents will need 2 million new homes
Melbourne faces a choice: let the city spread, or concentrate growth in existing suburbs. Suburbs like Sunshine and Footscray will grow denser if growth stays within the city boundary.
Why it mattersThe decision affects property prices, infrastructure costs, and whether farmland and green space survive as Melbourne grows.
AustraliaVictorians will face either higher-density living in western suburbs or sprawl that threatens rural communities and agricultural land in the outer regions.
Corroborated bytheage.com.au·watoday.com.au
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