The Verona post coronavirus: Redevelopment set to revive historic Paddington site

The ongoing revitalisation of Paddington’s Oxford Street continues with the addition of a multi-use residency designed by architecture firm Scott Carver. The Verona Arthouse cinema, a beloved landmark, is slated for redevelopment to accommodate a variety of amenities, including retail spaces, dining venues and boutique commercial offices. Previously owned by Robert Bleakley, founder of Sotheby’s Australia Fine Art, the site housed the Palace Cinema since 1996. In 2021, private develo