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New campaign to lure residents into the CBD

November 24th, 2021 - Jack Hayes

In 1978, architectural commentator Norman Day described Melbourne as “an empty useless city centre.”

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Huge height increase for office tower next to Melbourne Club

November 24th, 2021 - David Schout

A proposed office tower at the “best business address in the country” is set to be almost 60 metres taller after new plans were endorsed by the City of Melbourne.

Plans to restore 109-year-old hotel to former its glory

November 24th, 2021 - Brendan Rees

A historic hotel dubbed an “eyesore” at a prominent CBD site could be restored to its former glory under an $48 million plan to be considered by the City of Melbourne.

Push for pre-Christmas e-scooter launch

November 24th, 2021 - David Schout

Electric share scooters could soon be available to ride on CBD streets, with the City of Melbourne aiming to launch a 12-month trial of the micro-mobility option before Christmas.

Council endorses major revamp of landmark David Jones building

November 24th, 2021 - Brendan Rees

The CBD’s iconic David Jones building is a step closer to being transformed into a retail and office tower after winning the City of Melbourne’s support.

Bid for 50 new CBD poker machines as councillor slams government delay

October 27th, 2021 - CBD News

An application for 50 new CBD poker machines has been lodged with the City of Melbourne which, if approved, would see the number of licensed machines within the Hoddle Grid alone exceed 600

Readings set to open new chapter in CBD

October 27th, 2021 - CBD News

A new Readings bookshop is set to open in Melbourne’s CBD, with managing director Mark Rubbo rejoicing that the city would no longer have lockdowns “hanging over our heads”.

Electric buses to improve CBD air quality

October 27th, 2021 - CBD News

Some of the harmful diesel buses that run along Lonsdale St could be replaced with electric alternatives as early as June 2022, in a move that will lessen air pollution in the CBD.

Melbourne leading the way in reducing emissions

October 27th, 2021 - Spencer Fowler Steen

The City of Melbourne has released the next iteration of its Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP) signalling an ongoing commitment to achieving zero emissions by 2040.