Planning
Works start on build-to-rent apartment project in Kensington
Work has begun to build a 362-apartment development in Kensington in what marks developer Assemble Communities’ first build-to-rent project as part of its bid to help address the housing crisis.
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Younghusband revamp rolls on
The City of Melbourne has endorsed the third and final stage of the redevelopment of Kensington’s century-old former Younghusband woodstores, which proposes to develop a new six-storey mixed-use building.
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“Nowhere to go”: disabled man forced to sleep in park after housing case “mishandled”
A disabled man experiencing homelessness in Parkville Gardens says he’s living a life of uncertainty after his housing application was reportedly “carelessly mishandled”.
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Community gets first look at Younghusband redevelopment vision as plans tweaked
Developers and architects behind the major redevelopment of the 122-year-old Younghusband Woolstores in Kensington have met face-to-face with community members, with feedback resulting in slight changes to the plans.
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Forty randomly selected locals to make up “people’s panel” on affordable housing
The City of Melbourne says “now is the time” to create an Australian-first community panel on the complex issue of affordable housing.
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Promised housing in Parkville Gardens remains unbuilt, six years after government pledge
A parcel of land in Parkville Gardens set aside for affordable and social housing by state government remains untouched and undeveloped six years after the project’s announcement.
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New keep clear markings coming to Adderley St
New keep clear markings will be installed at two intersections in West Melbourne to help ease traffic congestion, which had been exacerbated by the closure of Dynon Rd.
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West Gate Tunnel reaches another major milestone
The final piece of the West Gate Tunnel’s new elevated freeway will soon be stitched into place using a 1400-tonne crane.
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Housing redevelopment under pressure amid community concerns
The redevelopment of a former public housing estate in North Melbourne has come under criticism due to its reported delays, a lack of updates, and community consultative committee members “treated very poorly”.
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North Melbourne social housing build reaches “topping out” milestone
A $40 million housing complex build in North Melbourne is gathering pace with Premier Daniel Andrews visiting the site to speak about the importance of providing more social and affordable housing.
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