Planning

“People’s panel” proposes higher tax on vacant properties

“People’s panel” proposes higher tax on vacant properties

March 18th, 2024 - David Schout

A randomly selected group of everyday Melburnians has come together to recommend ways the City of Melbourne can address the “severe shortage” of affordable housing.

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“Significant interest” in adaptive reuse of CBD buildings amid calls for clearer guidelines

February 20th, 2024 - David Schout

The City of Melbourne is pushing for greater clarity on how CBD buildings can be given a second life rather than being demolished.

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Uncertainty for historic bookshop as building goes up for sale

February 20th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

The Hill of Content, the CBD’s oldest and much-loved bookshop, is facing an uncertain future as the historic building it occupies goes up for sale.

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Heritage Victoria gives green light to $1.7bn QVM redevelopment

January 24th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

A controversial plan to build three high-rise towers and a public square at the southern site of Queen Victoria Market (QVM) has won the backing of Heritage Victoria, drawing the ire of opponents.

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Student tower proposed for King St

January 24th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

The City of Melbourne is considering a planning application that seeks to build a new 12-storey student tower complete with a rooftop walking track in the CBD.

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Ten years of passionate advocacy for her beloved market

January 24th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

For Mary-Lou Howie, the iconic Queen Victoria Market (QVM) is a place where people can come together to experience a true sense of community.

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Tower proposed above 150-year-old CBD heritage-listed townhouse  

December 22nd, 2023 - Brendan Rees

A plan to build a 10-storey building and rooftop garden at the rear of a 150-year-old heritage-listed townhouse in the CBD is being considered by the City of Melbourne.      

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CBRE to move to Town Hall Place

December 21st, 2023 - Brendan Rees

Leading real estate services and investment firm CBRE has announced it will move to developer Lendlease’s new “Town Hall Place” development at the landmark Flinders and Swanston streets.

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How liveable is Melbourne really? Three-year study lifts lid

November 21st, 2023 - David Schout

An event at the State Library of Victoria has showcased insights from a three-year, cross-sector study into the city’s current state and future potential.

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Works begin on 50 new apartments for rough sleepers

November 21st, 2023 - David Schout

The renewal of a vacant Little Bourke St building as part of the “Make Room” project has begun.

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E-scooter trial extended over summer

E-scooter trial extended over summer

October 25th, 2023 - Brendan Rees
Gathering speed

Gathering speed

March 31st, 2015 - CBD News
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