Planning
Residents call for vacant site to be turned into open space
West Melbourne residents are calling for the City of Melbourne to purchase an undeveloped local site to create new green space.
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Further support for retrofitting public housing towers as “ground lease model” confirmed
Despite two studies confirming the benefits of retrofitting Melbourne’s public housing towers, the Victorian Government is pressing ahead with its demolition plan following a recent Supreme Court ruling.
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Government responds to flood inquiry
The Victorian Government has responded to each of the 73 recommendations contained in the final report on the state-wide floods in October 2022, which was handed down by a Parliamentary Inquiry.
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Kensington residents concerned over sudden removal of bus stops
Kensington residents have been left frustrated after the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) removed five bus stops along Kensington Rd without prior consultation, an action which came into effect on February 23.
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Delivery of Hawke Street Linear Park pushed back
Despite the City of Melbourne aiming to commence work on the Hawke Street Linear Park in 2024, the project delivery has been stymied by “complexities” posed by the West Gate Tunnel Project.
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Royal Park sporting field proposal sparks community concern
The City of Melbourne’s proposal for new sporting fields in Royal Park has left the community divided, with advocacy groups concerned that the park is under threat, while sporting associations are are backing the suggested changes.
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Hotham History Project’s Melbourne Streets
North and West Melbourne history group the Hotham History Project has embarked on one of its largest challenges to date, Melbourne Streets, a database that details the history of local streets in the area.
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“It’s going to be a disaster”: residents alarmed about high-rise hospital plan
Chapman St residents have voiced concerns over a proposal to build an 11-storey private hospital in North Melbourne, and are calling for greater transparency in the planning process to ensure their objections are properly considered.
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Council considers major greening works on Errol St
The City of Melbourne is exploring the option of partially closing Errol St in North Melbourne to make way for more green space.
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Have your say: North Melbourne Community Hub
The City of Melbourne wants to hear what local people’s opinions are on the North Melbourne Community Hub.
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Boom gate “nightmare” sparks commuter fury on Macaulay Rd
“Inadequate consultation”: West Melbourne car park to be turned into affordable housing
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