I could have done a whole lot better with the progression of demolition, but no matter. Here is what I took.
The two lower buildings are joined.
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I have better views.
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As was the case when the hotel was built, so too is the old mansion still a protected building.
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Meanwhile looking towards Fawkner Park, a large and bulky 70s or 80s office building was demolished and a new apartment building is being constructed. The new building obstructs less of my view than the old building did.
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Along the grand boulevard of St Kilda Road, office block buildings are coming down and apartment buildings are rising. Very expensive apartment buildings now, unlike the comparatively cheap seats where I live.
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Oh yes. That has really opened up your view now. All that greenery!
ReplyDeleteLove your improved views - and the balloon I see in the final photo.
ReplyDeleteYes, I looking. Enjoy looking out at our Urban landscape here in Honolulu and have been amazed at how it's built up in the past few years! I know what you mean about buildings you saw going up or thriving being demolished. It is like losing a bit of yourself and Rich with memories. This was a cool post. Thanks Andrew, you're always into something worth sharing. Aloha, buddy
ReplyDeleteMy mother has a modest little apartment in Waikiki rather close to the famous Beach. A tree was removed from her view and now she can see the beach and the surf has never before. I think we'll raise the price for the place. Should we sell it?
DeletePlease excuse the wonky dictation. Obviously we're not asking your opinion on liquidating an apartment you've never seen LOL
DeleteKeep it. Air B'nB it for when you don't want to use it.
DeleteThe Claremont at South Yarra is n the throes. Looks like they are keeping the facade which is a good thng.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know. A website I just looked at said a short walk to the Toorak Road bus stop.
DeleteBuild it, use it, tear it down, repeat.
ReplyDeleteI'm astounded by all the de/re/construction going on around here. I can only hope the new neighborhood residents don't totally clog our already congested roadways. ~fingers crossed~ Best wishes, my dear.
ReplyDeleteI have a fascination to hunt down derelict buildings lately. It means time has provided meaning for their existence.
ReplyDeleteSomewhat ironic seeing a mansion across the street from a graffitied wall.
ReplyDeleteI am happy to add to, change and improve old buildings, but it seems a shame to waste resources destroying old buildings to the ground.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if they can't refit the old office buildings as apartments instead of tearing down and rebuilding?
ReplyDeleteI guess the new way is safer and of course the developer will make more money by selling better apartments.
Apparently only rental, with some social housing.
DeleteIt's good you have a better view.
ReplyDeleteProgress, tear 'em down and build 'em up.
If your view is improved that's a bonus. Sometimes it seems that buildings are demolished simply for something to do.
ReplyDeleteLove the opening line..... You know you are ageing when you see buildings being demolished that you remember being built.
ReplyDeleteThe land must be valuable, to tear down and replace.
ReplyDeleteVery valuable.
DeleteApartments seem to be very expensive compared to houses with a bit of land and more space.
ReplyDeleteI keep reading about how there's less demand for office space these days, and I guess these projects confirm that. I'm surprised that hotel only lasted 40 years! But it sounds like you're getting better views all around, so that's a good thing.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the view and light while you have it. I suspect that if the existing building is being torn down, there is another one in the works to replace it.
ReplyDeleteWill Jay
Property developers abhor a vacuum.
DeleteFor me, it's the edges of the city that keeps expanding. I remember being able to walk the dog someplace and that someplace now has a school and is surrounded by houses.
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