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The City of Melbourne is partnering with the National Australian Built Environment Rating System (NABERS) to rate 20 apartment buildings in water and energy use efficiency.
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A big month in planning
Another month and another slew of planning applications have made their way on to Urban Melbourne’s radar – most notably 200m+ towers at 293-303 LaTrobe St and 350 Queen St.
Read MoreCall for plan for the central city
Some order may come to the apparent planning chaos within the CBD if City of Melbourne planning chair Cr Ken Ong has his way.
Read MoreWaiting to learn new rules
It’s a new year, we have a new state government, an updated project database and potentially a new planning approval regime for the Capital City Zone which encompasses the CBD, Southbank, Docklands and Fishermans Bend.
Read MoreMonumental occasion for Docklands
The stunning Monument Park is being unveiled this month in NewQuay in Docklands.
Read MoreResidents find voice on planning
As the city population swells, CBD residents are beginning to find voice on development.
Read MoreLittle action on demolition dust
Largest-ever residential development on the former Age newspaper site in Spencer St is causing serious disruptions and health problems to residents and businesses.
Read MoreCouncil ups the ante on Victoria Market redevelopment
The City of Melbourne last month put its money where its mouth is by buying 6500sqm of land abutting the Queen Victoria Market.
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