Planning
Government road map towards zero emission bus fleet a win for the CBD
The state government is continuing to ramp up Victoria’s transition to a zero-emission bus (ZEB) fleet across its metropolitan network, which is good news for air quality in Melbourne’s CBD.
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Residents call for the government to learn from mistakes made in the CBD
The Victorian Government is set to release a draft of its Plan for Victoria in the coming months, with CBD residents pushing for the new plan to better account for residents and businesses throughout the planning process.
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City of Melbourne project update
As we pass the halfway point of the financial year, CBD News revisits the City of Melbourne’s annual budget to track the progress of major projects shaping the CBD community.
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Water upgrades completed on Swanston St
Greater Western Water (GWW) has completed vital upgrades to an almost 100-year-old water main on Swanston St.
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Melbourne’s supportive housing project opens doors to first residents
In a groundbreaking move for Australia, the City of Melbourne and Unison Housing have successfully transformed a former council building into supportive housing, with Make Room now preparing to welcome its first residents.
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City Square set to reopen in 2025
After being closed to the public for seven years to allow Metro Tunnel’s Town Hall railway station to be built, a redeveloped City Square is now set to be opened a year earlier than originally anticipated.
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CBD property market still strong despite challenges
Melbourne CBD’s property market has been performing well over the past year, however the types of properties that are selling reflect a shift in the demographics looking to buy.
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Elevate the appeal of your home with bespoke property styling and staging services in Melbourne
A well-styled property can make all the difference in capturing the attention of potential buyers or renters.
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The challenges facing vacant office block retrofitting
With high office vacancy rates and Melbourne’s aged population set to nearly double by 2036, adaptive re-use of vacant offices into retirement living could help Melbourne be more supportive of its older residents.
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Melbourne set for $1 billion tourism boost as Chinese group tour scheme returns
Melbourne is set to gain a $1 billion boost in tourism as part of a new initiative designed to promote Chinese tour groups through the Approved Destination Status (ADS) travel program.
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