Planning

Melbourne’s supportive housing project opens doors to first residents

December 10th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

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

November 20th, 2024 - Sabrina Caires

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.

CBD property market still strong despite challenges

November 20th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

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.

Elevate the appeal of your home with bespoke property styling and staging services in Melbourne

November 19th, 2024 - CBD News

A well-styled property can make all the difference in capturing the attention of potential buyers or renters.

The challenges facing vacant office block retrofitting

November 6th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

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.

Melbourne set for $1 billion tourism boost as Chinese group tour scheme returns

October 9th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

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.

Council frees up car spaces for QVM amid federal heritage review

September 26th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

While the construction of Lendlease’s Gurrowa Place remains on hold pending the outcome of a federal heritage review, the City of Melbourne will free up more car spaces at Queen Victoria Market (QVM).

Franklin St transformation final design revealed

September 25th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

The designs for the Franklin St transformation have been given the tick of approval by the City of Melbourne and are expected to make the city streetscape the “envy” of people outside the precinct.

“Left in the dark”: council not included in housing target discussion

September 25th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

With the state government’s final housing target announcement looming, the City of Melbourne has called for greater transparency and a collaborative approach to be adopted to help set an achievable target.