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Melbourne’s Footscray is stuck in a development deadlock despite big infrastructure bets — land banking, soaring costs, and vacant lots are stifling growth. A bakery owner moved five times in five years, clinging to community support as landlords prefer empty spaces. Developers hesitate due to high taxes and construction prices, even though apartment prices here are below the city average. The Property Council’s six-step plan calls for street upgrades, demolition of derelict buildings, and tax breaks — aiming to turn Footscray into a blueprint for Victoria’s struggling suburbs.

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