Planning
Councillors consider submissions to its Municipal Planning Strategy
The City of Melbourne considered submissions from a variety of interest groups regarding a proposed amendment to its Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) at its April 15 Future Melbourne Committee meeting.
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North Melbourne residents rally against Villiers St build-to-rent project
A proposed development of more than 350 build-to-rent apartments on the former Australian Red Cross site at 23–47 Villiers St in North Melbourne has sparked concern among local residents.
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The curious case of Macaulay’s “drainage land” drags on
The City of Melbourne’s pursuit of acquiring a piece of “drainage land” along the Moonee Ponds Creek for critical open space looks set to continue as more information is sought as to the site’s future use for flood mitigation.
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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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New community garden for Kensington
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