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Key CBD site for sale
The state government has put vacant transport land on the southern side of Flinders St on the open market.
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Wesley Place filling up
Continual demand for office spaces in the CBD has ensured two of three buildings at Charter Hall Group’s $1.2 billion Wesley Place development are fully tenanted – almost a year ahead of the building’s scheduled completion.
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Residents fight off rooftop bar
The City of Melbourne approved a six-million-dollar development at 10-16 McKillop St on October 15 after years of conflict between development plans and local residents.
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Yuncken Freeman site to be demolished
A building designed by world famous architecture firm Yuncken Freeman has been given a demolition green light by the council just months after gaining heritage protection.
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Local heritage in ruins
In recent years archaeologists have marvelled over a photo of workers at the Capitol Theatre site in the 1920s. They’re standing next to a picket fence found buried a metre under the ground.
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Lonsdale works underway
Staged lane reductions have begun on Lonsdale St to install a new sewer pipeline between Spencer and Elizabeth streets, as part of the biggest upgrade to Melbourne CBD’s sewer network in 120 years.
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Council’s charged debate on child abuse in places of worship
The City of Melbourne passed a motion last month regarding the safety of children following a charged debate in response to comments by the archbishop of Melbourne that he would not comply with new mandatory reporting laws.
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Pedestrians take priority in new strategy
After two years of consultation with experts and the public, the City of Melbourne has finally endorsed its 10-year transport plan for the city.
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Foot traffic confusion at Degraves St
The precinct surrounding Flinders St has come under pressure.
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Flagstaff precinct development
The growth of Flagstaff continues to attract plenty of interest from developers and October saw activity from three applications in particular. CBD News provides updates below.
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