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Fortitude Valley is the latest Brisbane suburb where building heights could be drastically increased as part of the council’s “up, not out” strategy to add more housing to the party precinct.
Brisbane City Council said the current City Plan was 15 years old, and building heights ranged from eight to 30 storeys throughout the Valley.
“The updated plan will consider greater building heights in some locations to support well-designed urban renewal,” a council statement said.
Fortitude Valley has been flagged for further development.Credit: Markus Ravik
The plan would deliver a mix of residential and commercial buildings to the suburb, while continuing to value its focus on entertainment and culture.
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According to the council, roughly 11,500 people already live in Fortitude Valley, and almost 28,000 work there.
The plan is part of the “up, not out” strategy the council is trying to pull off as Brisbane’s population grows.
So far, this has included plans for taller, CBD-height towers in South Brisbane, and seen multiple suburbs tagged for fast development.
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the Valley was the perfect place for more condensed living.
“Fortitude Valley is already close to transport, jobs and entertainment, and with major Brisbane 2032 venues nearby, it’s the right place to welcome more people to live near where they work and play,” he said.
“This new plan will unlock new housing, boost entertainment options, and further activate one of our most vibrant inner-city precincts.”
Community consultation on the plan will open on December 8 and wrap up on February 15 next year in the hope that a finalised plan can be adopted by the city and state in 2027.
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