Latest articles by David Schout
“Not improving at all”: Slowdown continues on accessible tram upgrades
Deferred La Trobe Street works are the latest delay to making tram stops accessible for those with restricted mobility.
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“Make Room” homelessness housing project a step closer despite objections
Plans for 50 studio apartments to house rough sleepers in a six-storey Little Bourke St building are progressing.
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New audio warning for illegal footpath riders in e-scooter crackdown
New “in-app communication” trial on Swanston and Elizabeth streets sees e-scooters telling off their non-compliant riders.
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Locals, stakeholders endorse CBD end of Greenline, less convinced about Docklands side
Hundreds of residents and stakeholders have strongly endorsed designs for the eastern “city” end of the City of Melbourne’s flagship Greenline project but have expressed less certainty about the western “Docklands” side.
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Night-time’s fine, daytime’s not: Council calls on experts to bridge city’s economic gap
With the council’s “night-time economy” committee set to lapse, it has shifted focus to boosting day time trade.
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More space for pedestrians, less for cars in plan to “rebalance” city streets
Pedestrians could soon be battling with less cars under a new vision for the CBD’s streets, but one City of Melbourne councillor called the plan “elitist” and a “tone-deaf slap in the face” to traders.
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Leading architect pushes case to “re-life” CBD towers
A partner at leading firm Fender Katsalidis has outlined ways to encourage “the adaptive reuse of our cities’ ageing assets”.
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Council scraps plan for increased busking fees
A win for CBD buskers, with the council ditching a plan to hike up fees from July 1.
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“People are dying in our streets”: Local group backs CBD injecting room
Pro-injecting room group launch “Keep Our City Alive” campaign ahead of a crucial upcoming decision by the state government.
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City of Melbourne delivers record budget, but predicted surplus pushed back
Lord Mayor Sally Capp said the rising cost of living was “central” to this year’s budget, as the City of Melbourne remained in the red.
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Sturdy support for unique CBD building
A trip down memory lane, as laneway building is honoured for its unique engineering heritage.
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Council lagging behind on 44km bike lane goal
The City of Melbourne is not on track to reach its goal of installing 44km of protected bike lanes by mid-2024.
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Parking overhaul as drivers to pay until 10pm and on Sundays
Drivers will soon be slugged for Sunday parking in the CBD, however can park free of charge for the first 15 minutes in a bid to keep the inner city moving.
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Clothes and cuts available at CBD pop-up
Access to new clothes and free haircuts are available for those doing it tough at a Bourke St pop-up in mid-June.
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Local consultation begins for CBD injecting room
Community consultation for Victoria’s second safe injecting room has commenced, as former police commissioner Ken Lay seeks local views before advising the state government of an appropriate site expected to be in the CBD.
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With Docklands at capacity, is it time for a CBD primary school?
After Docklands Primary School hit capacity just two years after opening, should the Department of Education explore opening a vertical primary school in the CBD?
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Pedestrians, drivers confused in CBD “shared zones”
Pedestrians are generally hesitant crossing the road despite having right of way in CBD “shared zones”, a review has found.
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Push to double fine for out-of-hours construction breaches
One local councillor said it was an “open secret” some developers were happy to cop current fines, and it was time to make penalties a genuine financial deterrent.
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New Greenline designs revealed as Birrarung Marr works pushed back
New designs for the $300 million Greenline project have been revealed by the City of Melbourne, providing a clearer picture of the council’s plan for the “city-shaping” trail.
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City of Melbourne councillors unanimously back Voice to Parliament “yes” vote
City of Melbourne councillors have unanimously backed the “yes” campaign in the lead up to a vote on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament.
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