Planning

Century-old building saved following community campaign

January 27th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

A historic building within the Hardware Lane precinct has been saved from the wrecking ball after an application proposing to redevelop it sparked a community fight.

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Centreway Arcade

January 27th, 2022 - CBD News

While being back in the city again post lockdown has revealed so many beautiful sites, one favourite Melbourne shortcut has sadly been stripped of all its appeal.

Happier days for heritage

November 24th, 2021 - CBD News

Christmas may have come early with news that the Sir Charles Hotham Hotel on the corner of Spencer and Flinders streets is finally getting the tender, love and care it’s deserved for decades.

Huge height increase for office tower next to Melbourne Club

November 24th, 2021 - David Schout

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.

Plans to restore 109-year-old hotel to former its glory

November 24th, 2021 - Brendan Rees

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.

Push for pre-Christmas e-scooter launch

November 24th, 2021 - David Schout

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.

Council endorses major revamp of landmark David Jones building

November 24th, 2021 - Brendan Rees

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.

Preserving street art

October 27th, 2021 - CBD News

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.