Latest articles by Sean Car
Local architect wants to fill the void left by Rohan Leppert on council
“Melbourne by Design” is the title of the City of Melbourne election campaign being led by local architect Michael Smith, who says it’s critical that the next council has someone who will take city planning seriously.
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City of Melbourne elections: where things are at
We’ve learned plenty more during this past month about the makeup of the field competing for Melbourne Town Hall at October’s City of Melbourne elections. Here’s a snapshot …
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Government goes out to tender for Arden
The state government is currently seeking expressions of interest from developers to help deliver urban renewal in the Arden Precinct – a move which has drawn concern from right across the community.
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“Dispensing justice”: Melbourne lawyers’ tribute to the California Highway Patrol
Whether it be in or out of court, respect for the law is something local lawyers Robert McHugh and Simon Bacon have in common, as personified by their shared appreciation for these stunning Moto Guzzi police bikes.
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City of Melbourne takes Moonee Ponds Creek national
Nicholas Reece has used his first visit to Canberra as Melbourne’s Lord Mayor to put the City of Melbourne’s vision for revitalising Moonee Ponds Creek on the national agenda.
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A win for North Melbourne Primary School as government agrees to 40km/h speed limit on Curzon St
Thanks to persistent advocacy from the North Melbourne Primary School (NMPS) community, the state government has confirmed it will reduce the speed limit on Curzon St/Harker St from 60 km/h to 40km/h during school hours.
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New residents’ group forms in response to North Melbourne public housing demolition
A first-of-its-kind public housing residents’ association has launched in North Melbourne in a bid to protect and guide vulnerable residents through the state government’s planned demolition of their homes.
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“Keep the fire burning”: celebrating NAIDOC Week
With the annual celebration of the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples now upon us, proud Aboriginal woman and Member for Northern Metropolitan Sheena Watt reflects on what NAIDOC Week means to her.
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Major water upgrade completed in North Melbourne
Works to replace a 146-year-old water main to help future-proof water supply for Carlton, North Melbourne and Melbourne’s CBD have been completed.
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Finally, some movement on Macaulay
The state government has finally budged on progressing the Macaulay Structure Plan, following further pressure from the City of Melbourne last month to respond to its proposal to unlock urgently needed open space along Moonee Ponds Creek.
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“Train horn working group” established to limit noise in West Melbourne
The Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) has established a group whose purpose is to identify opportunities to reduce the impact of train horn noise on communities such as those living in West Melbourne.
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Consultation on Chelmsford St park still open
Kensington locals can still have their say on a concept plan for new open space at Chelmsford St, with the City of Melbourne welcoming feedback online until June 17 at 5pm.
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City of Melbourne puts state government on notice over Moonee Ponds Creek
City of Melbourne councillors have lashed the state government for its lack of progress in revitalising the city section of the Moonee Ponds Creek.
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Making MOves in North Melbourne
Creative agency Mo Works is the latest addition to North Melbourne’s thriving business community.
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South Kensington Station: Unarguably the worst in Melbourne
A senior figure working for Rail Projects Victoria (RPV) – the state government department delivering the Melbourne Metro Tunnel – has dubbed South Kensington Station as “unarguably the worst metro station in Melbourne”.
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Arden Station completed ahead Melbourne Metro Tunnel opening
In a significant development for Melbourne’s public transport system, Arden Station, the inaugural stop in the expansive Metro Tunnel project, has been completed and is now ready for testing.
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Public Record Office Victoria opens the files on some of our most infamous criminals
In a gripping revelation, the Public Record Office Victoria (PROV) in North Melbourne has cracked open its vaults, exposing the hidden exploits of notorious criminals from the 1930s and ‘40s.
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“No one will be left behind”: how government’s social housing model could play out at public housing towers
Could the state government’s “ground-lease” social housing model, as seen in recent developments such as those in Prahran, provide the formula for what’s to come at the 44 soon-to-be-demolished public housing towers across Melbourne?
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What housing is Arden Station opening to?
Despite a soon-to-be-completed Metro Station, it’s a question that still remains unanswered.
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Housing crisis prompts council action on short-stays
The City of Melbourne is the latest Victorian local council looking at doing what it can to mitigate the growing number of short-stay apartments in its municipality in a bid to open the market to more long-term renters in the city.
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