Take for example the above image. It illustrates how the existing John Martins/David Jones carpark has been extended upwards to accommodate apartments. The smaller building at left of the photo has also been extended upwards creating new city dwellings.
By taking the time to solve a problem often produces the right result. Sometimes it's beneficial to keep the integrity of the street scape and incorporate the existing rather than to demolish. And I don't mean by just retaining a part of the original facade. And it's cheaper too.
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David, I would question the re-use of the David Jones carpark. It is a complete blight on the pedestrian scale of North Terrace and reinforces a sense of 'car dominance'. Crossing the carpark entry on the footpath is often quite unsafe. I would question whether refurbishment is actually cheaper too.
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