Planning

Community rallies to save iconic Curtin Hotel

March 3rd, 2022 - Brendan Rees

The Carlton community fears it could stand to lose a “sense of identity” if the historic Curtin Hotel falls into the hands of developers.

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Public housing in Carlton gets heritage recognition

March 3rd, 2022 - Spencer Fowler Steen

Public housing in Carlton gets heritage recognition

Housing debate focuses on Kay St

March 3rd, 2022 - Rhonda Dredge

The new heritage study of Carlton is livening up the debate on social housing by giving local residents a say on what should be protected.

Union proposes “training and wellness centre” for Carlton

March 3rd, 2022 - Brendan Rees

A plan by the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining, and Energy Union (CFMEU) to build a $12 million “training and wellness centre” in Carlton will be considered by the City of Melbourne.

New Carlton housing turns the focus to the over 50s

February 4th, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

As part of the Victorian Government’s Big Housing Build program, new homes are set to be delivered to Carlton, with people over the age of 50 given first priority.

Plans proceed for hotel revamp after joint venture considered

February 4th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

The owners of Magnolia Court, a former boutique guesthouse in East Melbourne, is believed to have looked at creating a joint venture as it looks to revamp the historic building.

E-scooters have launched

February 3rd, 2022 - David Schout

Hundreds of electric scooters will be available to hire across the city and nearby surrounds from February 1 as the City of Melbourne confirmed details of a long-awaited hire scheme.

No development over rail line without master planning: Expert

December 2nd, 2021 - Sean Car

Developments should occur over rail lines in public airspace without the state government first undertaking master planning in consultation with the community.

Treasury Square lacking proper design controls

December 2nd, 2021 - Katie Johnson

The City of Melbourne has moved to apply dedicated urban design controls to Treasury Square after it was found it was the only site within the central city without them.