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One resident narrowly escaped a mass murderer, another prefers parrots over people for company and a third is a a retired conman who just wants to be left alone to enjoy some of the best inner-city views in Sydney. Welcome to Northcott towers, Sydney's most notorious housing commission complex tucked away in what has become one of Australia's trendiest and most exclusive suburbs. About 1,200 residents pay as little as $80 a week for one- or two-bedroom units in the 14-story buildings in Surry Hills, just a stone's throw from the CBD where average rents for a two- bedroom home run to more than $900 a week. Known as the 'suicide towers,' the complex is Australia’s largest single block of public housing units and has a notorious reputation involving with drug abuse, mental health and unemployment. Invited by members of the tight-knit community of residents, Daily Mail Australia spent a day in the towers to 'meet the family' and explore the colourful neig...

City Council considered on Tuesday is a 200-unit multi- family apartment complex (shown with a green border) near the intersection of Willow Lake Road and Highway 89; it’s currently the Dells View Mobile Home Park ." /> Photo by Tim Wiederaenders. One of the housing projects that the City Council considered on Tuesday is a 200-unit multi- family apartment complex (shown with a green border) near the intersection of Willow Lake Road and Highway 89; it’s currently the Dells View Mobile Home Park . PRESCOTT – Traffic concerns dominated much of the discussion this week on a 200- unit apartment complex planned near the Willow Lake Road / Prescott Lakes Parkway intersection. Several residents voiced worries at the Tuesday, Sept. 13, Prescott City Council meeting that Prescott Lakes Villas , a seven- building apartment complex planned at 2051 Willow Lake Road , would increase traffic congestion on Willow Lake Road – especially at the busy interse...

Marquette Mayor Dave Campana introduces Snyder at a press meet after his tour of the apartments, and explains the importance of providing affordable housing in close proximity to the downtown area. (Journal photo by Rachel Oakley) Marquette Mayor Dave Campana introduces Snyder at a press meet after his tour of the apartments, and explains the importance of providing affordable housing in close proximity to the downtown area. (Journal photo by Rachel Oakley) Snyder speaks with Roger Curtis, Director of Talent and Economic Development for the State of Michigan outside of the Grandview Marquette , which is still undergoing construction. The apartments are intended to give low-income individuals in Marquette easier access to opportunities in the downtown area. The project is expected to be completed this fall. (Journal photo by Rachel Oakley) MARQUETTE — Gov. Rick Snyder and other state officials Wednesday morning toured the affordable housing development Grandview Marquette , whi...

KANE COUNTY, IL -- The fight continues over whether city officials in Batavia should move forward with the redevelopment of the historic Campana factory building . Those in support of the project contend the area needs housing for low-income workers and the 80- unit apartment complex would fill that need, the Kane County Chronicle reports . “By including affordable rental units in 80 percent of the Campana redevelopment project , approval of this project will help our communities meet the critical housing needs of our low-wage-earning, working citizens,” said Batavia resident Patti Lackman of the League. Those against the plan spoke up against whether apartments were the right fit for the historic building , the Daily Herald reports . "Why was a housing project ever proposed for the Campana building ? It's not suitable for human habitation," said Guy Prisco of Batavia. He cited the glass block windows and supports which would run down the center of the interior hallwa...

The largest apartment complex proposed in Placentia in years is expected to spark more interest in building housing in the city’s older industrial area ; the project has cleared the first hurdle for city approval. The Planning Commission recently approved the five-story, luxury apartment complex on 2.95 acres of Crowther Avenue where the Boys & Girls Club once was. The City Council will have a public hearing on the development agreement on Sept. 12. City leaders hope the 215-unit project, paired with the much anticipated Metrolink station , will be the catalyst in the revitalization of the Packing House District , which is 28 acres of predominately empty lots and old industrial buildings along the street. “This is the most significant development project that I can think of in the city’s history,” Placentia’s Director of Development Services Joe Lambert said. “We probably haven’t had a project with this number of units in the last 20 years.” The transit- oriented project pe...

Developers plan to bring another apartment community to Baton Rouge. LDG Development, a Louisville, Ky.-based company, intends to build the new complex at the intersection of Airline Highway and Evangeline Street, in the city’s north side. The project is called Port Royal Apartments . According to documents from the Louisiana Housing Corp ., the state’s affordable housing agency , its total development cost will be about $26.5 million. Plans call for the construction of an eight- building complex , with 216,672 square feet of space and a total of 192 units. There will be 96 two-bedroom units and 96 three-bedroom units. The Advocate reports that rents at Port Royal will range between $800 for a two-bedroom, two-bath unit to $925 for a three-bedroom, two-bath apartment. The newspaper also said that the city parish Planning Commission is scheduled to vote on a site plan at its June 15 meeting. If the project receives all the necessary approvals, the developers could break ground on the...

A more than 250- unit apartment complex could be coming to the area between the Mall of Georgia and Coolray Field. The county’s Planning Commission is scheduled to consider a request by Pedcor Investments to recommend approval of a 256- unit apartment complex on 23.2 acres at the 1300 and 1400 blocks of Laurel Crossing Parkway next month. The site is east of Buford Drive and just south of Interstate 85 in the Mall of Georgia Overlay District . “The proposed development would add an important component to that encouraged mix of uses,” attorney Shane Lanham wrote in a letter to county officials. “Moreover, the proposed development is consistent with established development patterns and land uses in the area. “More intense commercial and office uses are dominant along major travel corridors with land uses transitioning to lower density developments moving off the roadway. The property is not located directly on Buford Drive, but on Laurel Crossing Parkway behind existing commercia...

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Construction of The Edge, a 240- unit apartment complex across from Cleveland State University is getting underway, several years after it was first proposed. The 11-story project, along the full block of East 18th Street , between Prospect and Euclid avenues, is expected to open in fall 2017. The Edge at 1750 Euclid Avenue is located directly across from CSU's quad and next to Playhouse Square. The student housing project by Cayco Realty Group replaces two  vacant buildings owned by the Jewish Federation of Cleveland. Clayco gained initial city approvals  in early 2014, but had to revise designs and secure financing. The project received approval from the city's planning commission a year ago. The Edge will include 240 residential suites with a double height lobby , a fitness center, lounge, cafe, study areas and a 163- car secured private garage . Each of the one, two, three and four bedroom suites include a living room, kitchen, washer/dryer and a pr...