Planning
Rebuilt Corkman meets cautious approval
The rebuilt Corkman Irish hotel, revealed when its scaffolding was removed in mid-June, has been met with cautious approval by the Royal Historical Society of Victoria (RHSV) despite the new building’s concrete slab walls.
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East Melbourne rentals fall short: new report
Research from La Trobe University has found rental properties in East Melbourne ranked among the lowest in Victoria for compliance with minimum standards.
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New powers target Carlton eyesore
New state government reforms could give the City of Melbourne a stronger hand to pressure owners of long-vacant and derelict buildings to act, with Carlton’s former Cancer Council site among the most prominent local examples.
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Flower show extension sparks fresh Carlton Gardens concerns
A decision to extend the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show’s licence in Carlton Gardens until 2029 has reignited concerns about community consultation and the long-term protection of the World Heritage-listed precinct.
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MCG redevelopment progresses amid Yarra Park concerns
The Victorian Government has appointed the lead design and engineering team for a potential redevelopment of the MCG, in a move likely to be closely watched by East Melbourne residents already contesting the future direction of Yarra Park.
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“Tip the balance for good”: residents sound alarm over final Yarra Park Master Plan
The future of Yarra Park is again under scrutiny, with the East Melbourne Group preparing to hold an emergency meeting over fears the final master plan for the park will tip the balance too far towards commercial and event use.
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Council backs St Nicholas Church redevelopment in East Melbourne
The City of Melbourne has approved a long-running planning application for St Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church in East Melbourne, giving the green light to a heritage-sensitive redevelopment.
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RMIT maps out a more flexible future for its campuses with new Living Places Plan
RMIT University has launched a new long-term framework to guide how it evolves its campuses, setting out a broader vision for the future of its spaces at a time when the institution is thinking more deeply about its place in Melbourne and the communities around it.
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St Patrick’s Cathedral renewal project launched
The Archbishop of Melbourne has launched a $190 million project to repair and renew St Patrick’s Cathedral and “reimagine” its precinct, with an appeal to parishioners and other potential donors to “be part of the vision”.
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Calls grow for a master plan to guide Lygon Street’s next chapter
The idea of a long-term master plan for Lygon St is gaining momentum, with traders, residents and civic leaders increasingly converging around the view that Carlton’s most iconic strip needs a coordinated strategy to secure its future.
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MCG redevelopment progresses amid Yarra Park concerns
Parkville “left out” of Westgate Tunnel traffic mitigation works
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