Global Development Collective

Setting a Standard for Urban Excellence

At PLACE Developments, we believe in the power of quality placemaking to create sustainable, high-value urban projects.

Drawing on 30 years of expertise in architecture and real estate strategy, we curate global properties that exemplify design excellence, functional design, urban connectivity, and long-term value—principles we consider fundamental to successful real estate.

Our curation showcases successful real-world projects that embody principles we believe are key to ensuring lasting success. It demonstrates to developers and end users how early strategic planning delivers enduring impact in real estate developments.

By showcasing these global precedents, we aim to shape thriving urban futures that align with global standards.*

*We provide design-driven curation and advisory, not sales or financial advice.

What We Look For in Curated Properties

Architectural Quality
Projects that blend aesthetics with functionality, creating relatable, high-value spaces for urban living.
Urban Integration
Developments that enhance city connectivity, prioritizing transit access and community engagement.
User-Centered Design
Spaces that prioritize resident and tenant well-being through thoughtful amenities and layouts.
Strategic Alignment
Projects that align with market trends, ensuring relevance and adaptability.
Sustainability
Designs that incorporate eco-friendly practices, from energy efficiency to adaptive reuse.
Long-Term Value 
Properties that deliver sustained impact through strategic design, market fit, and adaptability.

Featured Properties

West Village Peters Ice Cream Factory exterior in Brisbane

West Village | Brisbane | Mixed-Use

A heritage-inspired, mixed-use community in Brisbane’s West End, weaving together residential, retail, commercial, and parkland spaces with historical charm.

Project Highlights
  • Located 800m from Brisbane CBD, integrating with local transit hubs.
  • Features 1–4 bed residences in its final release, Callista On Park.
  • Repurposes the historic Peters Ice Cream Factory into a cultural hub.
  • Curates vibrant retail and internal parklands for urban vitality.
  • Blends heritage-inspired design with modern community living.
Why It’s Curated?
 
West Village is curated for its exemplary mixed-use design, revitalizing Brisbane’s historic Peters Ice Cream Factory into a vibrant community hub. Located just 800m from the CBD, it connects 1–4 bed residences with retail and commercial spaces, promoting sustainable urban living.
 
Scenic view of a river with floating logs, a boat, and a city skyline in the background.

River District | Vancouver | Mixed-Use

A waterfront-inspired, mixed-use masterplanned community in Vancouver’s River District, integrating residential, retail, and parkland spaces to foster vibrant urban living.

Project Highlights
  • Located 5 km from Vancouver CBD, integrating with Marine Drive/Boundary Road buses.
  • Features 1–3 bed condos and townhomes in its 2026 release, Ardea.
  • Transforms former industrial land into a vibrant waterfront hub.
  • Curates bustling retail and 25 acres of parklands for urban vitality.
  • Blends waterfront-inspired design with modern urban connectivity.
Why It’s Curated?
 
River District is curated for its exemplary mixed-use design, reimagining Vancouver’s River District as a vibrant waterfront hub. Located 5 km from the CBD, it unites 1–3 bed residences with retail and parklands, advancing sustainable urban living.
 
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YarraBend | Melbourne | Mixed Use

A riverfront masterplanned community in Melbourne’s inner east, harmonizing residential, retail, and green spaces with a sustainable, riverfront vision.

Project Highlights
  • Located 6 km from Melbourne CBD, integrating with Yarra River trails.
  • Features 1–4 bed residences, with completion in 2025.
  • Repurposes former industrial land into a vibrant urban hub.
  • Curates retail and 10 acres of parklands for community vitality.
  • Blends modern design with heritage-inspired elements.
 Why It’s Curated?
 
YarraBend is curated for its exemplary mixed-use design, reshaping Melbourne’s inner east into a vibrant riverfront hub. Located 6 km from the CBD, it links residences with parklands, championing sustainable urban living.
 

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