Planning

“A lot to like”: Council endorses $45 million development for Macaulay

August 12th, 2021 - Spencer Fowler Steen

A 203-apartment building which includes office space, a cafe, gym, and cinema is on the cusp of being developed in North Melbourne.

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Victorian Government slammed for lack of apology to public housing residents

July 15th, 2021 - Spencer Fowler Steen

Victorian Ombudsman Deborah Glass has slammed the state government for not apologising to public housing residents in North Melbourne and Flemington a year after they were suddenly plunged into lockdown in breach of their human rights.

Local residents rally against new apartments

July 15th, 2021 - Spencer Fowler Steen

West Melbourne residents have voiced their concerns over the construction of multi-storey residential apartment block.

Community left in the dark over E-Gate urban renewal

July 15th, 2021 - Spencer Fowler Steen

A 20-hectare parcel of state-owned land in West Melbourne which was set to become Melbourne’s next major urban development seems to have been abandoned in favour of the West-Gate Tunnel Project (WGTP).

Council endorses new design bodies

July 15th, 2021 - Ellen Blake

Deputy Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece declared it was a “particularly proud moment for the city” as City of Melbourne councillors unanimously supported the establishment of two new design bodies.

Tree plan riles up residents in tight street

July 15th, 2021 - Brendan Rees

A “street greening” proposal to transform the streetscape of a narrow North Melbourne street has drawn strong criticism from locals as it could result in the loss of parking.

More buses for Parkville Gardens

June 17th, 2021 - Spencer Fowler Steen

In a hard-fought win for Parkville Gardens, the Victorian Government has finally committed to increasing bus services for the former Athletes Village after concerted efforts from the community.

Is the Arden renewal precinct a lost opportunity?

April 15th, 2021 - Spencer Fowler Steen

Innovative transport, mixed purpose buildings for living and work, plenty of affordable housing with limited high-rises seamlessly blending in with green space. These are some of the things Melbourne planning experts say the proposed Arden Renewal precinct will miss out on.