Planning
Another big year for CBD planning
What was initially a relatively quiet beginning to 2017 is fast drawing to a close with progress being made on a flurry of projects.
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Co-working space re-imagined
If you’re looking for a new office, it’s worth considering that private offices in co-working spaces can provide a meaningful alternative to conventional spaces.
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Residents tell of “war zone”
Flinders St residents are pushing for the City of Melbourne to pick up rubbish from main road kerbs instead of storing bins in laneways to reduce clutter and save fees.
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Time is tight to save Spinks
Residents accuse Planning Minister Richard Wynne of refusing to talk about saving the historic Spinks Tinsmith building at 488 LaTrobe St.
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Where are the retirement villages for CBD high-rise residents?
Over the course of 2017 a group of like-minded consultants have been conceptualising a vertical “multi-age precinct” (MAP) in response to the lack of retirement options and the housing accessibility in the inner city.
Read MoreHotel proposed for Equity Chambers
The historic Equity Chambers building on Bourke St will now be redeveloped into a hotel instead of a residential apartment building.
Read MoreLiberal voters could be disenfranchised
CBD Liberal voters may be denied an opportunity to vote for their party of choice at next year’s state election.
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Charity begins in Bourke St
Publishers are rushing out Christmas specials this year to make people think. Myer’s sells cards to support the needy but the publishing industry can be just as charitable.
Read MorePlenty of planning bids
Planning applications have not slowed down in Melbourne compared with the previous year.
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Bridging the link with China through language
Chinese language and business specialist Kate Ritchie says she thinks language is the key to better engage with the CBD’s Chinese community.
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New CBD training hub opens for migrants and refugees at Flinders St
Green light for Elizabeth Street works
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