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Do COVID-19 clouds have a silver or red lining for vertical villages?
During the past four months Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) has registered nearly 26,000 reduced rent agreements.
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Airbnb CEO “has mucked it all up”
Airbnb has reportedly taken a $1.5 billion hit in the COVID-19 pandemic. Embattled CEO, Brian Chesky, is reported to be living with his mum again, bemoaning, “it felt like everything was breaking at once”.
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Taking everything essential online
For many small business owners, the current stress, anxiety and uncertainty being felt are enough to force even the busiest doors shut.
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Activating community participation in the City of Melbourne
The recently legislated Local Government Act 2020 requires councils to adhere to the principles of community engagement and adopt “deliberative engagement practices”.
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Friendship in times of need
“I’m actually not scared about becoming sick with COVID-19 or even dying. What terrifies me is the thought of being locked inside my home with no connection to any other human being.”
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Metro Tunnel shines a light on world-class design
Melbournians can expect to see innovative and eye-catching station designs take shape as work on the Metro Tunnel Project progresses over the next few years, according to Rail Projects Victoria’s Linda Cantan.
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Catching up with Dan
Melbourne’s CBD dwellers are still singing the praises of the city particularly at dusk when the spaces are empty and the lights of the streets compete with the glow of the sky.
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Finally, vertical villages are on government’s radar – but is the focus right?
Mention was made in last month’s column of a COVID-19 silver lining, especially that high-rise living was being recognised as a distinct and increasingly mainstream way of living.
Read MoreStage 3 lockdown fines for short-stays
Reimposed COVID-19 lockdown restrictions and massive fines have the potential to damage the entire short-stay industry beyond recognition.
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Brightening up our city
My childhood was spent (centuries ago), on a property in the far west of Victoria without television.
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Local real estate pioneer awarded as Melbourne’s best agent
Walking the path to a better neighbourhood
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