Pemulwuy Project: The Block in Redfern to house 500 students under new plans

By Lisa Visentin
Updated February 23 2017 - 12:13am, first published February 22 2017 - 11:10pm
Artist impression of the new 522-room student accommodation facility to be built as part of the Pemulwuy Project at The Block in Redfern. Photo: supplied
Artist impression of the new 522-room student accommodation facility to be built as part of the Pemulwuy Project at The Block in Redfern. Photo: supplied
The City of Sydney has already raised concerns, namely that the new building proposes a "significant departure" from the height and floor space standards for the site. Photo: Penny Bradfield
The City of Sydney has already raised concerns, namely that the new building proposes a "significant departure" from the height and floor space standards for the site. Photo: Penny Bradfield
Redfern has undergone significant change in recent years, and will continue to do so with the Pemulwuy Project. Photo: Edwina Pickles
Redfern has undergone significant change in recent years, and will continue to do so with the Pemulwuy Project. Photo: Edwina Pickles

Once home to Redfern's Aboriginal community, The Block is set to become a university student hub, under revised plans lodged by the Aboriginal Housing Company for the area's redevelopment.

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