Planning

Strengthening Melbourne’s underground power network

September 20th, 2023 - CBD News

Work has kicked off to strengthen several of Melbourne’s underground electricity pits and ensure they can withstand high traffic in some of the city’s busiest areas.

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Forty randomly selected locals to make up “people’s panel” on affordable housing

September 20th, 2023 - David Schout

The City of Melbourne says “now is the time” to create an Australian-first community panel on the complex issue of affordable housing.

Housing crisis prompts council action on short-stays

September 20th, 2023 - Sean Car

The City of Melbourne is the latest Victorian local council looking at doing what it can to mitigate the growing number of short-stay apartments in its municipality in a bid to open the market to more long-term renters in the city.

Builder awarded top honour for Palace Theatre redevelopment

September 20th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

The builders behind the 16-storey Le Meridien five-star Marriott Hotel have been named the Master Builder of the Year after the controversial redevelopment of the 110-year-old Palace Theatre.

“Not improving at all”: Slowdown continues on accessible tram upgrades

August 23rd, 2023 - David Schout

Deferred La Trobe Street works are the latest delay to making tram stops accessible for those with restricted mobility.

“Make Room” homelessness housing project a step closer despite objections

August 23rd, 2023 - David Schout

Plans for 50 studio apartments to house rough sleepers in a six-storey Little Bourke St building are progressing.

New audio warning for illegal footpath riders in e-scooter crackdown

August 23rd, 2023 - David Schout

New “in-app communication” trial on Swanston and Elizabeth streets sees e-scooters telling off their non-compliant riders.

Market’s historical integrity at risk over development, residents and heritage advocates fear

July 26th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

Residents have voiced strong opposition to a plan to build three large buildings on the southern side of Queen Victoria Market (QVM), arguing such a move would compromise the market’s rich heritage status.

Site of former historic Kilkenny Inn hits the market

July 26th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

Developers behind a proposed $350 million revamp of iconic former Kilkenny Inn are “considering their options” after the prominent corner site hit the market.