Planning
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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Town Hall Station’s City Square works ramp up … and up!
The Metro Tunnel’s City Square site is set for some major changes over the next nine months, with construction of the new Town Hall Station moving into the next phase.
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Hotel works to begin despite no call on 3am licence
The transformation of an historic Bourke St site into a large-scale bar and restaurant is set to begin in October, despite an unresolved bid from its owners to operate until 3am.
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City Loop safety upgrade sits idle with no contractor in sight
Worksites near Parliament Station and Flagstaff Gardens continue to sit dormant as the state government desperately tries to find a new contractor to finish a safety upgrade of Melbourne’s City Loop.
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Residents vow to fight planned demolition of roundabout at QVM
A battle is looming over the approved removal of an iconic roundabout at Queen Victoria Market with residents vowing to “fight as far as we can” to save it.
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Melbourne confirmed for electric scooter trial
CBD locals will soon add “electric scooter” to their list of transport options as part of a 12-month trial set to begin in coming months.
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Much-loved laneway to be given new lease on life
Melbourne’s iconic Hardware Lane could undergo a transformation including pedestrian safety improvements under plans being considered by the City of Melbourne.
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Tea Rooms unveil new-look home at historic building
One of Melbourne’s oldest tea rooms and cake shop hopes to give its new home in the CBD a makeover under plans to be considered by City of Melbourne.
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Digital noticeboards: revolutionising communication in Melbourne’s Paragon Apartments
Lighting up Melbourne’s streets after dark
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