Planning

“An unethical choice”: Councillors slam “unwelcome” new Lonsdale St pokies venue, but no choice given in approval

July 27th, 2022 - David Schout

City of Melbourne councillors have lamented a proposed CBD venue that will feature 50 new poker machines, and said that while the venue would cause “harm” it had no choice but to approve it.

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Women lead the way in Victoria University City Tower’s sky-high achievements throughout the build

July 27th, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

Victoria University’s (VU) City Tower is officially Australia’s largest vertical campus. Sitting 32 levels high, it serves as a reminder of what can be achieved when women are supported and encouraged in the construction industry.

In the shadow: Can Greenline overcome sunlight issue in the winter months?

July 27th, 2022 - David Schout

There’s plenty of challenges that the City of Melbourne’s $300 million Greenline project faces before a proposed unveiling in 2028.

Once-per-decade strategy reveals renewed vision for city

July 27th, 2022 - David Schout

Melbourne’s CBD population will almost double and workers will increase by 50 per cent by 2040 according to a once-per-decade planning blueprint was released by the City of Melbourne in July.

“A complete mess”: Unprecedented public response as council muddies bike lane message

June 22nd, 2022 - David Schout

The City of Melbourne was heavily criticised for reportedly slamming on the brakes of its accelerated bike lane rollout in June. But while this wasn’t really the case, it has few to blame after a series of mixed messages.

Debate over city’s recovery emerges after agent fined for “multiple signs”

June 22nd, 2022 - Sean Car

Agents from a prominent CBD commercial real estate company are engaged in a dispute with the City of Melbourne after the council penalised them more than $15K for erecting multiple unpermitted “for lease” signs at a Flinders Lane property.

New deadline on missing Elizabeth St plan

June 22nd, 2022 - David Schout

Forgotten plans to pedestrianise large parts of Elizabeth St will be back on the agenda by early 2023 at the latest, after City of Melbourne councillors pushed officers for an update on the project.

Old and underused council properties could be up for sale

June 22nd, 2022 - Sophie Berrill

A worn and “underutilised” City of Melbourne-owned property on A’Beckett St is among four properties expected to go on the open market, following a community engagement process.

Stories of safety emerge amid passionate bike lane debate

June 22nd, 2022 - David Schout

A common thread emerged throughout a marathon five-hour meeting at Melbourne Town Hall on June 7, where safe cycling infrastructure was again the feature topic.