Well there are plenty of locals that can’t stand that building, but as I said in a previous post, if the heritage authority wants to keep it, that’s their choice. The Yarra building is saved.I think you are missing the point here. It isn't about sticking it to Apple. It's about the fact that locals still have a voice and it matters. Apple is known to benefit the surrounding areas/complexes, but when people do not want it, you gotta comply. There is nothing stopping Apple from talking to neighbouring buildings owners and renting out the space they need, they have the money and the corporate muscle for it.
The big bad Apple, as you just called it, could easily then demolish and build something in the centre of Paris and indeed, the surrounding neighbourhood commerce would profit, but you gotta think of bigger things and slightly more long-term.
The locals just did not want to lose their own architecture. In my opinion, this is a significant victory and not just for Melbourne. The government listened to the people, not the dollars.
I’m sure they can do something with it, or maybe it’ll just sit there looking all... Yarra