Planning
Council blueprint predicts boom growth in Arden, Macaulay
Arden and Macaulay will boom in the next 20 years and see a huge growth in residents and workers according to a once-per-decade strategy released by the City of Melbourne.
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Historic gas building undergoes a clean-up after being targeted by graffiti vandals
A heritage building that has remained a remnant of a larger town gas distribution site in North Melbourne is undergoing a clean-up after having recently become a graffiti-stained eyesore.
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Getting it right in Macauley
Factories with saw-toothed roofs, empty floodplains and huge development sites present some of the tests for the Macauley Structure Plan passed recently by the City of Melbourne.
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Historic West Melbourne pub under threat from development
A heritage pub in West Melbourne that dates back to the gold rush era is under threat after a proposal was submitted to convert the building into apartments.
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Council endorsement paves way for new bar in West Melbourne
The City of Melbourne is expected to give the green light to a new bar in a converted West Melbourne warehouse despite receiving 75 objections.
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Fears apartment complex “could change nature” of Kensington
Kensington residents are concerned about a plan to turn an old Vision Australia building into an apartment complex, saying it would have a “negative contribution” to the neighbourhood.
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Giant leap forward for Macaulay Precinct
The City of Melbourne has endorsed new planning controls to its ambitious Macaulay Structure Plan which addresses key issues of flooding, affordable housing, transport, and reflecting the “distinct character” of four new distinct precincts.
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Residents step up campaign to have traffic noise reduced from West Gate Tunnel
The Department of Transport (DoT) is reviewing growing concerns raised by residents in relation to traffic impacts from the West Gate Tunnel Project (WGTP) as it opened the door to “mitigation measures”.
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Parkville Gardens commuters continue to wait for better bus services as the Greens seek answers
The Parkville Gardens community stands to wait longer for a more frequent bus service after the state government confirmed it was “continuing to plan” its delivery, leaving commuters frustrated.
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Kensington locals fight against proposed development which would be “completely out of character”
Kensington residents are fighting a proposal to put a mixed-use development in their historic street, saying its size would have a “very negative impact”.
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