Housing and Planning Minister John Carey has defended building single dwellings amid a push for infill, saying some higher-density projects are just not viable in Perth.
Subiaco is set for resurgence, but it will take a coordinated approach from landlords, developers and council to take full advantage of its more than $500 million pipeline.
Subiaco's fortunes are on an upswing after years plagued by high retail vacancies, high-profile hospitality closures and an uncertain future with the exit of AFL football to the Burswood Peninsula.
Planning Minister Rita Saffioti has approved changes to Subiaco's town planning scheme, with high-density development to be clustered in certain areas and heritage protections for character areas of the near-city suburb.
Future high-density development in Subiaco will be clustered along main roads in close proximity to the suburb's town centre and train station, with new planning guidelines endorsed by council this week.
Apartment developer Blackburne has sketched out ambitious plans for one of Perth's most contentious properties, after paying $25 million for the Subiaco Pavilion Markets site.