Planning
How liveable is Melbourne really? Three-year study lifts lid
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
The renewal of a vacant Little Bourke St building as part of the “Make Room” project has begun.
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More delays on Flinder St bike lane projects
A key CBD bike lane project has been further delayed without explanation.
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Design panel praised as new hotel approved following “robust” feedback
A new 207-room CBD hotel has been approved by the City of Melbourne after it told the applicant to go back to the drawing board.
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State government flags converting CBD offices into apartments, but criticised for “nonsense” claim
A long-awaited Housing Statement has vowed to explore turning unused commercial space into “around 10,000-12,000 apartments and mixed-use properties”.
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Metro Tunnel to take first passengers in September 2024, ahead of schedule
The Metro Tunnel’s builder has revealed “day one operations” would be in September next year, ahead of the state government’s 2025 schedule.
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E-scooter trial extended over summer
Inner-city Melbourne’s electric scooter trial will be extended over summer as the state government holds off on any decision in whether to make it a permanent rollout in the transportation network.
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CBD block flagged for “zero carbon” pilot as council endorses retrofit plan
Older commercial buildings are the focus of a new City of Melbourne plan to reduce the city’s carbon emissions by more than 60 per cent.
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Mirvac wins Treasury Square project as locals left out of consultation
Property developer Mirvac has reportedly been awarded a contract to develop a contentious site known as Treasury Square at the CBD’s edge.
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Strengthening Melbourne’s underground power network
Work has kicked off to strengthen several of Melbourne’s underground electricity pits and ensure they can withstand high traffic in some of the city’s busiest areas.
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