Anyone who scans through our property pages each week will get a good indication of how Logan is growing.
Today on page 7 of the newspaper, there’s a story about the number of brands which have looked and invested in commercial property space at Yarrabilba over the past 12 months.
Yarrabilba has seen more recent growth than Flagstone, but the master-planned communities are testament to those who had the vision to work with Lendlease and other developers in an effort to provide controlled growth.
Housing is edging its way to each corner of the Logan local government area. Farmland is becoming increasingly scarce, and Logan City Council has a challenging juggling act in its hands.
To find greenspace amidst some of the fastest-moving urban development in Australia isn’t easy.
What we’re starting to see at Yarrabilba however, are the results of a very long planning process – from the instigation of the concept which required a hard sell to developers and new residents; to the growth period and construction of schools; to parks and sporting fields; to collaborations such as those which will bring a community centre to the area; and now to rapid takeup of commercial property which will see an increase in local jobs.
The idea of master-planned communities was always to enable people to work in the area they live, whether that be their own small business, or as teachers, emergency service workers, or as employees in cafes and retail outlets.
Skeptics might have been excused for thinking it wouldn’t take off.
The map on Page 7 however, is an indication that things are really starting to happen. Like anything, it’s easy to be critical of those with a vision.
In this case however, it’s very much a case of credit where it’s due. With the population of Yarrabilba expected to reach 40,000, it could well be an exciting next 10 years of development.
