Planning
Huge height increase for office tower next to Melbourne Club
A proposed office tower at the “best business address in the country” is set to be almost 60 metres taller after new plans were endorsed by the City of Melbourne.
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Plans to restore 109-year-old hotel to former its glory
A historic hotel dubbed an “eyesore” at a prominent CBD site could be restored to its former glory under an $48 million plan to be considered by the City of Melbourne.
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Push for pre-Christmas e-scooter launch
Electric share scooters could soon be available to ride on CBD streets, with the City of Melbourne aiming to launch a 12-month trial of the micro-mobility option before Christmas.
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Council endorses major revamp of landmark David Jones building
The CBD’s iconic David Jones building is a step closer to being transformed into a retail and office tower after winning the City of Melbourne’s support.
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Preserving street art
A recent October council meeting gave the nod to a development which ticks many boxes for heritage, creating a new tower with a generous setback from the heritage facade of 100 Franklin St.
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Community consulted on future of Carlton Gardens
A range of new protections and facilities for Carlton Gardens have been proposed by the City of Melbourne in a major heritage review.
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CBD laneways come to life with local art
Forty laneways throughout the CBD will be transformed into public art attractions in a program designed to keep artists employed during the pandemic.
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A “big tick of approval”: Independent review backs city’s transport vision
An independent review of the City of Melbourne’s 10-year transport plan has “vindicated” the council’s pre-pandemic focus on public transport, pedestrians and cyclists to drive the city forward.
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Mooted tower near QVM could destroy iconic art laneway
An iconic street art laneway in Melbourne’s CBD could face the wrecking ball after the City of Melbourne approved plans to build an adjoining 41-storey tower development.
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Push for a better-designed city welcomes local input
The City of Melbourne’s newly appointed Design Excellence Advisory Committee brings together industry experts, academics and community members to work through design challenges and opportunities facing Melbourne. CBD News spoke with two locals who form part of the inaugural committee.
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City of Melbourne’s interactive partnership with South Korea returns
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