Planning
Big 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.
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More 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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Hoddle Grid Heritage Review
A comprehensive review of unprotected heritage buildings across the CBD, the Hoddle Grid Heritage Review has finally been adopted into the planning scheme by the City of Melbourne.
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Trader’s feel the pinch as bike lanes impact business
Frustration is growing among some CBD traders who say new protected bike lanes are hurting their businesses as a lack of parking turns customers away.
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Workers set to return to Probuild sites
Work was reportedly set to recommence on two key CBD sites previously held by now collapsed construction giant Probuild.
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CBD buses named to go electric by end of 2022
In the coming months select buses along seven CBD routes will no longer emit dangerous fumes, as the state government confirmed details of their zero and low-emission buses rollout.
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Local anger at pub’s rooftop plans, but council largely powerless in dispute
A Russell St pub’s plans to expand service onto its rooftop has been met with anger from a resident-heavy pocket of the CBD.
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Police nab unsafe scooter riders in the CBD
Police have cracked down on unsafe electric scooter use within the CBD after a new hire scheme began in February.
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King St development keeps pub, upgrades “hidden square”
A new 23-level office development on King St will keep and upgrade an existing pub and upgrade a “hidden” pocket park in a small CBD laneway, as part of the works.
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Residents express concern as more bike lanes imminent
CBD residents have expressed safety and congestion concerns as the City of Melbourne pushes ahead with creating more cycling lanes throughout the Hoddle Grid.
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CBD is the jobless capital
Elizabeth St clock tower’s time for change
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