Planning
Helen Macpherson Smith Trust moves on from Windsor Place building
Philanthropic organisation the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust (HMST) has sold its office building at 27 Windsor Place in the CBD having occupied the three-storey heritage building for the past 10 years.
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Five key questions for the CBD in 2023
The CBD continued its post-COVID recovery in 2022, and while there was cause for concern for some in the state’s epicentre, others might view the near future with their glasses half-full.
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Top honour for the City of Melbourne’s major Hoddle Grid Heritage Review
One of the most comprehensive heritage reviews to be undertaken in the CBD, which saw more than 100 buildings being protected, has earned the City of Melbourne a prestigious planning honour.
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Huge win for cyclists as Princes Bridge gets separated lane
A physically separated bike lane has been installed on one of the most prominent routes into the CBD, in a huge win for cyclists.
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More funding for CBD revitalisation
The Victorian Government has announced a further $50.4 million has been provided to the Melbourne City Revitalisation Fund – a partnership between the government and the City of Melbourne.
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Historic arcade set for $25 million makeover
The CBD’s historic Tivoli Arcade will be given a fresh lease of life under a $25 million revitalisation plan to create a “new destination hub”.
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Greens push to curb short-stay issues
The Victorian Greens have pledged to try and force the next government to adopt a series of policies to “overhaul the regulation of short-stays in Victoria” ahead of the state election on November 26.
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Last bid to save the Nicholas Building before the election
The campaign to save the Nicholas Building for artists has upped the ante with the release of a grand vision for a rooftop garden and performance space by Urban Creative.
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How cultural cringe spelled the end of Marvellous Melbourne buildings, and how locals eventually fought back
Documentary The Lost City of Melbourne tells a fascinating tale of a 1950s and ‘60s demolition spree in the name of progress, and how the city finally found its heritage voice. Director Gus Berger spoke with CBD News about his passion project.
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Unique building providing a “sanctuary” to seafarers misses out on heritage protection
Volunteers of a charity that supports seafarers have expressed disappointment over a decision to exclude their 50-year-old CBD building from heritage protection, with one likening the process to a “heavy handed approach”.
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The Lamb Inn, a “roystering place for shepherds with cheques”, c. 1840
Robbie Burns in St Kilda Rd
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