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Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley has become the city’s densest suburb, packing over nine thousand people per square kilometre — a dramatic shift in neighborhoods once built for cars, now thriving as walkable, community-rich zones. With tens of thousands of new residents arriving — many from overseas — the council is pushing upward, transforming former industrial areas into apartment-heavy hubs. While some residents welcome the density for its walkability and social connection, critics warn that unchecked development risks creating isolated towers disconnected from streets and green spaces. The real challenge? Balancing housing needs with human-scale design to build vibrant, livable neighborhoods — not just towers — as Brisbane looks to Europe for inspiration on how to do it right.

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