This week marks the opening of their 9 new apartments for young women experiencing homelessness&nbsp;&nbsp;

Opening September 17, <a href="https://bridgeit.org.au/">Bridge It</a>, a charity providing homes for young women (ages 17-21) who have experienced the out-of-home care system or homelessness, has partnered with <a href="https://www.housingfirst.org.au/work-with-us">HousingFirst</a> to extend their capacity from 7 to 16 studio apartments within their supportive housing program, “The Cocoon.”&nbsp;

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<a href="https://bridgeit.org.au/home/support-us/">To donate to Bridge It head to: https://bridgeit.org.au/home/support-us/&nbsp;
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With 38,000 young people aged 15–24 years sleeping on the streets, couch surfing, and shelter hopping, heavily impacted by the exponential rise in rental prices, coupled with record-low vacancy rates, Bridge It’s CEO and founder, Carla Raynes can see clear gaps in government funding and policy that leaves residents like hers falling through the cracks.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"With systemic underfunding across the homelessness sector, radical collaboration is key. We simply can’t expect the government alone to fix this crisis,” states Carla. “Our goal at Bridge It is to replicate Cocoon's success nationwide, ensuring every state has a Cocoon so young women can access this transformative program.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

"Homelessness in Victoria rose 24% at the last Census, and we need to act now to ensure that we don’t end up with more children and young people without a home. Across 20 years in the sector, I have never seen anything like the Cocoon. The support we provide is holistic and wraps around our young residents in every area of their lives. In our pilot phase, we provided a home to 11 young women and transitioned from our accommodation into the housing of their choice. We refuse to give up on our young people.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

Since launching in 2021, Bridge It has raised a huge $2.5M in donations from generous donors,&nbsp; foundations and corporates including Sir Richard Branson, Mirvac, ANZ, Westpac and AMP to fund the Cocoon project. This funding supports young women to stay in the residence for 12-18 months, providing time to stabilise, learn life and living skills and move positively into adulthood.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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This project marks a private sector, charity, and social services collaboration that integrates lived experience mentoring, therapies like acupuncture, and activities such as zoo visits and cooking lessons, paving pathways to independent housing and employment. Bridge It has had a 100% success rate in its beta program where they placed all 11 Cocoon residents into secure housing. If adopted nationally, this model could be crucial in ending youth homelessness in Australia.&nbsp;

The expansion marks a milestone in Cocoon’s efforts to provide safe, supportive spaces for Australian youth; made possible through a partnership between Bridge It and Housing All Australians who engaged industry leaders: <a href="https://urban.com.au/developers/Mirvac">Mirvac</a>, Dulux, RPS, K2LD, Simon Ellis, Urban.com.au and many others who have donated pro bono work and products valued at $1.5M. &nbsp;

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Elysa Anderson, General Manager Residential Victoria and Western Australia at Mirvac&nbsp; highlights their commitment: "Mirvac is proud to collaborate with Housing All Australians and&nbsp; Bridge It to refurbish these apartments, aiming to provide a new home and supportive&nbsp; community for young people transitioning from care."&nbsp;&nbsp;

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<a href="https://bridgeit.org.au/home/support-us/">To donate to Bridge It head to: https://bridgeit.org.au/home/support-us/&nbsp;
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Opening September 17, Bridge It has partnered with HousingFirst to extend their capacity from 7 to 16 studio apartments within their supportive housing program, “The Cocoon.”

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Bridge It leads radical St Kilda Homelessness Collaboration

Gordon Corp has again teamed up with the Mathieson family as they unveil plans for their latest luxury Gold Coast apartment development.

They've joined the hot <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/palm-beach-qld-4221">Palm Beach off the plan apartment market</a>, lodging plans for a nine-level building at&nbsp;62-64 Jefferson Lane, just one row back from the beach.

The building, designed by Cottee Parker, comprises 47 two and three-bedroom apartments.

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The large 2,185 sqm site neighbours the&nbsp;Pavilions Palm Beach retail precinct.

Gordon Corp Sales and Marketing Director Lara Dimond said the&nbsp;vision for the project is to deliver a boutique development with a strong focus on wellness and liveability.

"We have been very deliberate in not pushing scale, or density,” Dimond said.

“The building includes 450sqm of landscaped green space, equating to 20.6% of the site. This focus on landscape extends to the very heart of the building itself, where a stunning atrium delivers cross ventilation and light throughout the building."

Dimond says the development is a complete lifestyle offering, with the beachfront&nbsp;less than 60m away and the retail and dining precincts&nbsp;on its doorstep.

The apartments start from 115 sqm and range in size to 275 sqm. Private resident amenities have been incorporated on the ground floor. There will be a 15m lap pool with day beds and cabanas, a wellness centre with cold plunge and a hot spa, as well as a sauna and steam room. The wellness centre will also feature a&nbsp;state-of-the-art gym.

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Gordon Corp Managing Director, Tim Gordon, said the project was a welcome addition to the group’s growing residential portfolio, which includes the ultra-luxe The Mantaray Marina &amp; Residences – its first project with the Mathieson family - currently under construction on The Spit.

“Luxury isn’t just in the location, it’s in the detail, and we’ve have been able to channel the same elevated design approach from The Mantaray into our plans for Palm Beach,” Gordon said.

“Once this has progressed through the planning process, our intention is to break ground as swiftly as possible.”

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Bruce Mathieson jnr. said Gordon Corp and the Mathiesons were aligned in their vision for ultra- luxe living in south-east Queensland.

“We are pleased to partner with Gordon Corp on another luxury project as we continue to redefine what it means to live on the Gold Coast,” Mathieson said.

“This project has outstanding potential and will truly stand out from the rest at its prime Palm Beach location.”

The Mantaray Marina &amp; Residences is being delivered by Multiplex and on track for completion in early 2026. The $300 million project represents the first new development on The Spit since Palazzo Versace, Sheraton Mirage and Mariner’s Cove more than 20 years ago.

It is also the first development to be delivered under The Spit Master Plan.

The Palm Beach apartment market has been running hot for several years, and has recently had another wave of development applications hit the table of the Gold Coast City Council.

Sherpa, one of the most active developers in Palm Beach, has <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/qld/first-look-sherpa-file-plans-for-first-gold-coast-apartment-development-under-new-flourish-brand">filed plans for Flourish on Sixth</a> which <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-on-sixth-ave">will have 94 apartments</a>.&nbsp;Builder developer 5Point is also doubling down on the suburb, seeking to <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/qld/5point-go-again-in-palm-beach-with-palm-shores-apartment-development">develop another luxury project</a> on Jefferson Lane.

Joel Robinson

First look exclusive: Gordon Corp team up again with Mathieson family and join booming Palm Beach off the plan apartment market

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/deicorp">Deicorp</a> has commenced construction on its latest project, Marquet &amp; Mary in Rhodes, with a traditional sod-turn and blessing event attended by key project partners.&nbsp;

The event marked the beginning of a significant development that will see the construction of a 42-level tower comprising 274 apartments, with a portion designated as affordable housing for essential workers.

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/marquet-mary-rhodes-1-9-marquet-street-rhodes-nsw-2138">Marquet &amp; Mary</a>, located at the corner of Marquet and Mary streets, has been designed by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/fender-katsalidis-architects">Fender Katsalidis</a>&nbsp;who won a&nbsp;design excellence competition to take the artchitectural reins.&nbsp;

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The building will serve as a new landmark in the <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/rhodes-nsw-2138">Rhodes</a> town centre, with its design emphasising elegant internal apartment planning, a tripartite vertical rhythm on the facade, and a human-scaled design for the podium.

The tower will offer one, two, and three-bedroom apartments with views ranging from the Sydney skyline to the east to the Blue Mountains in the west.&nbsp;

In addition to residential spaces, the development will feature a four-level podium with commercial and retail spaces, along with a rooftop terrace, a courtyard garden, and a new public plaza at the southern entrance.&nbsp;

The project is strategically located within walking distance of Rhodes Train Station and is directly connected to Rhodes Central shopping centre.

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<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/deicorp">Deicorp</a> Chairman, Fouad Deiri OAM, highlighted the importance of collaboration in delivering projects of this scale and recognized the contributions of everyone involved in the project so far.&nbsp;

The Marquet &amp; Mary development is part of a larger effort by Deicorp, which currently has 3,200 apartments under construction across Sydney, to provide the homes and communities needed in the area.

The development's swift approval by Canada Bay City Council and the record-setting sales achievements underscore the project's significance in the region.&nbsp;

An 87 sqm two-bedroom apartment on the 30th level recently set a suburb record by selling for $1.72 million, driven by Deicorp’s reputation and the impressive views offered by the property.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/nsw/deicorp-set-new-rhodes-apartment-record-with-marquet-mary-sale">Deicorp set new Rhodes apartment record with Marquet &amp; Mary sale</a>

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The project is strategically located within walking distance of Rhodes Train Station and is directly connected to Rhodes Central shopping centre.

Construction starts on Marquet & Mary apartments in Rhodes

Plans have been finalized for a towering green apartment building by Koichi Takada in Brisbane.

The development, at <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/25-mary-street-brisbane">25 Mary Street</a>, is to be developed by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/ks-property">KS Property</a>&nbsp;and will be one of the Queensland capital's tallest towers at 264 metres, only behind&nbsp;the Brisbane Sky Tower and The One Residences by Shayher Group.

The 71-level building by the&nbsp;renowned Japanese architect will home 527 one, two, three, and four-bedroom apartments and over 4,000 sqm of communal recreational space.

The design of the tower is inspired by natural forms, with the building's height evoking the image of a tree trunk rising into the sky, while the recreational levels are conceptualised as "nests" scattered throughout the structure.

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Facilities on levels six and seven will cater to all residents, offering amenities such as a pet spa, yoga rooms, float therapy and a gym.

Higher up, on levels 23, 39, and 66, exclusive amenities will be provided for different apartment collections, including business centres, golf simulators, libraries, and private training rooms.

The podium and ground-level design also reflect the building's overall organic aesthetic, featuring cascading plants, green walls, and tactile materials that enhance the pedestrian experience.&nbsp;

The lobby will provide a generously proportioned, open space for residents and offer opportunities for passive surveillance of the street.

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The tower will sit on a 2,736 sqm site that spans 25 Mary Street and 98 and 98A Margaret Street, just two streets away from the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens and a short distance from Queens Wharf Brisbane.&nbsp;

The site is adjacent to the Unilodge campus apartment building, Metro 21 apartment building, and the 23-level commercial office building, Mineral House.

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Plans approved for one of Brisbane's tallest apartment towers by Koichi Takada

North Shore development specialists, Harvie Group, has unveiled its latest development, in the heart of one of the area's most sought-after postcodes.

Harvie's new development is in <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/pymble-nsw-2073">Pymble</a>, on the exclusive Telegraph Road, where they're set to deliver <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-townhouses/coachwood-pymble-76-telegraph-road-pymble">Coachwood</a>, a collection of just 10 townhouses that will cater for the local downsizer.

Three of the 10 townhouses have already been snapped up.

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Each townhouse has been designed by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/gelder-group-architects">Gelder Group Architects</a>&nbsp;and each offers three bedrooms and three bathrooms.

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The design places a strong emphasis on entertaining, both indoors and outdoors.&nbsp;

The open-plan living areas, complete with a feature fireplace, create a seamless flow from indoor to outdoor entertaining spaces, where residents can enjoy patio and landscaped courtyards.

Each residence is also equipped with premium kitchen appliances, including a five-burner cooktop and a 90cm oven, while the bathrooms feature&nbsp;bespoke inclusions&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/interior-designers/bentley-rd">Bentley Rd</a>&nbsp;such as custom-designed joinery, brushed brass fixtures, and heated towel railings.

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Some residences offer the buyer to include a private lift. Each townhouse has two secure parking spaces.

Located within walking distance of local shops and transport, Coachwood is well-connected while maintaining the tranquillity of its North Shore setting.&nbsp;

Telegraph Road is one of Pymble's best addresses, with nine sales above $5 million on the street in the last five years. The street record was set earlier this year when a 2021-built home sold for just over $8 million.

Builder <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/builders/dilcara">Dilcara</a> will commence construction of Coachwood in September.

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Located within walking distance of local shops and transport, Coachwood is well-connected while maintaining the tranquillity of its North Shore setting. 

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