Planning

Fears grows for future of heritage-listed Shell House
A controversial plan to redevelop the heritage-listed Shell House and construct a second tower is a step closer to reality after a revised proposal won approval from the City of Melbourne.
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Another donation for council housing project
The Gandel Foundation is the latest organisation to get behind the City of Melbourne’s Make Room project after contributing a $1 million philanthropic grant towards the $20 million affordable housing initiative.
Read MoreBlaming bike lanes for traffic jams “flawed logic”
The CBD needs safe and more reliable alternatives to car usage, and blaming bike lanes for traffic jams was “flawed logic” according to the CEO of Infrastructure Victoria.
Read MoreBig office tower next to Melbourne Club approved
Construction of a 37-storey office tower at the “Paris end” of Collins St is expected to begin next year after the state government gave it the tick of approval.
Read MoreMore than 100 CBD buildings granted heritage protection as huge review adopted
A mammoth review into buildings of significance in the CBD has seen 126 new sites granted heritage protection.
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Community consulted on future of Carlton Gardens

Central city is the new Wi-Fi hub
