A towering 16-story apartment proposal on Glenferrie Road is sparking fierce debate in Hawthorn, as developers bypass local council to seek state approval for a $65 million project that dwarfs existing height limits. While the developer touts affordable housing and calls it an “exemplar project,” residents, council members, and politicians argue it will ruin the street’s character and overshadow local shops. The state government defends the move as essential housing, claiming councils are blocking needed development — but critics say it’s a message that community voices don’t matter in the planning process.

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