Planning
Removal of infamous Haymarket “roundabout of death” on the cards
Melbourne’s notorious “roundabout of death” is being considered for removal, following a near decade-long campaign from stakeholders in the Parkville biomedical precinct.
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Owner officially lists derelict former Cancer Council site in Carlton for sale
The long-dormant former Cancer Council site at 1 Rathdowne St, Carlton has been officially listed for sale, in what appears to be the end of a troubled chapter for one of Melbourne’s most notorious eyesores.
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Melbourne youth push for a “Happy Capital” vision by 2050
Melbourne could become Australia’s “Happy Capital” by 2050 if the city’s youngest voices are heard loud and clear.
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Restoration of Trades Hall continues as part of $10 million heritage project
The world’s oldest continuously operating trade union building is undergoing its next phase of restoration, with global construction company Multiplex appointed to deliver Stage Three of the Victorian Trades Hall Living Heritage Project.
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“A serious safety risk”: What’s next for Carlton’s most notorious eyesore?
A decade after the former Cancer Council building in Carlton was sold to private interests, the prominent corner site remains in limbo. However, its ongoing deterioration is now triggering calls for urgent action
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Council boosts bike lane funding in final budget after community pressure
The City of Melbourne has bowed to public pressure and boosted its funding commitment for cycling infrastructure, voting at its June 30 council meeting to increase its four-year bike budget to around $15 million.
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“Slap in the face”: vulnerable residents face eviction amid Grattan St redevelopment
Amanda* has lived in her flat on Grattan St for seven years. At 76, she’s built a quiet, steady life in Carlton – a location close to public transport, shops, and medical care. But that stability is now under threat.
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“It’s like putting a band-aid on a healed wound”: East Melbourne residents object to the council’s road safety proposal
East Melbourne residents are urging the City of Melbourne not to proceed with the installation of new road safety measures, describing them as “unnecessary” and a poor use of government funds.
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Council funding allocated to University Square
Stage Two of University Square is on track for delivery, with the City of Melbourne allocating funds to the project in its draft budget and progressing with the closure of Barry and Leicester streets in Carlton.
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East Melbourne development approved despite heritage overlay
A new residential development in East Melbourne is expected to be given the green light by the City of Melbourne, despite its location within a heritage overlay.
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The curious Mr Stanford: from East Melbourne to California
That was then; this is now
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