Planning

Carlton residents and traders debate the future of Lygon St
The Carlton Residents’ Association has released its vision for future upgrades it wants to see along Lygon St to help “rejuvenate” the area, but not all businesses agree with its ideas.
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Police Association Victoria fights to extend function centre’s operating hours
Victoria’s police union is attempting to extend the operating hours and capacity limit of their newly built function centre in East Melbourne, leaving residents concerned that their “peaceful” neighbourhood will be disturbed.
Read MorePlans unveiled for redevelopment of Carlton public housing towers
The state government has revealed concept plans for the redevelopment of public housing towers in Carlton, which will provide 248 social homes across two buildings, each featuring private balconies and rising 16 and 18-storeys high.
Read MoreUpdated draft of Royal Park Master Plan released
The new draft plan comes amid the Victorian Liberal Party’s renewed push to revive the East West Link, which has previously been met with strong pushback from Royal Park advocacy groups.
Read MoreWhy the Greens are pushing for affordable housing in the City of Melbourne
In July, the Victorian Greens announced their Lord Mayor candidates for Melbourne, and are using the moment to put one issue at centre stage; affordable housing.
Read MoreParkville residents concerned about new “Skyrail” impact
To make way for Melbourne’s new “Skyrail”, a number of level crossings will be removed, and two new stations will be built in the city’s inner north.
Read MorePublic housing residents class action trial: where things are at
Jeannie Erceg knows what it’s like to be told she must leave her home at short notice.
Read More“A work in progress”: Community to have its say on Royal Park Master Plan
City of Melbourne councillors voted in favour of endorsing the draft Royal Park Master Plan for community consultation at their September 10 Future Melbourne Committee (FMC) meeting.
Read MoreCouncil seeks community input on the East Melbourne Heritage Review
The City of Melbourne has launched the first heritage review of East Melbourne in more than 20 years, with consultation still open until September 6.
Read MoreCouncil clears the way for demolition of light towers at Crawford Oval
The removal of all four lights will mark the first step of the City of Melbourne’s Crawford Oval Sports Field Renewal project in Princes Park.
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Gender-equal plans for Ikon Park
