High Rise Tower Planned on Long Empty Block in Heart of Fortitude Valley The long vacant block on Wickham Street in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley has been given a new lease on life with plans to transform it into a 22 storey high rise tower.
The proposed development promises to inject residential density and economic activity into the area, but also raises questions about the impact of rapid gentrification.
Brisbane City Council's "up not out" push aims to increase building density in Fortitude Valley, prioritizing developers' interests over community concerns according to critics.