Planning
Council delivers Macaulay Structure Plan
After nearly a decade of frustration and difficulty, the City of Melbourne has released its highly anticipated Macaulay Structure Plan for a new urban renewal precinct in Kensington and North Melbourne.
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Kensington development deal adds to more affordable housing and jobs
A six-storey residential development in Kensington will form part of a new landmark state government program aimed at boosting affordable social housing.
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New bike lanes set to positively reignite Melbourne’s city transport
As many city businesses reopen, the City of Melbourne (CoM) is actively assessing the amount of protected bike lanes and bike-friendly streets on offer and North Melbourne is next on its radar.
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Arden arches in place
Unbeknown to most in North Melbourne, an incredible feat of engineering was happening high above their heads as they went about their daily business in November.
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Residents invited to have their say on proposed flood overlays
The community is being invited to view and comment on a proposed planning amendment, which revises the City of Melbourne’s proposed flooding overlays.
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Historic stock route in Kensington could be home to fruit picking
Visitors to a historic shared pathway in Kensington may be able to pick their own fruit and nuts from trees under a project being considered by the City of Melbourne.
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West Melbourne residents are concerned by a proposed reduction in car parking and waiver of bike spaces for the use of a Spencer St building as a new adult education centre.
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“As big as it gets”: City of Melbourne clashes with State Government over Arden Precinct
Bulky buildings, a lack of affordable housing and no way to achieve zero emissions are just some of the grievances the City of Melbourne (CoM) has flagged with the Victorian Government’s final Arden Structure Plan as it stands.
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Residents weigh in on Shiel St housing plans
North Melbourne residents have voiced their concerns over a proposed community housing block in Shiel St which will be exempt from normal planning requirements as part of the Victorian Government’s “Big Housing Build” blitz.
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Heritage cottage gets reno go-ahead
A small terrace home in West Melbourne has been approved for “substantial redevelopment” despite being a “significant” heritage building.
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Silo No9: A hidden gem for locals in Melbourne’s industrial west
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