Planning

Carlton’s public housing residents brace for rent increases

July 31st, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

Carlton public housing residents have raised concerns about looming rent increases due to come into effect from August 18, questioning how the adjustments align with market values given the substandard condition of many units.

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Public housing towers class action to proceed to trial 

July 31st, 2024 - Inner Melbourne Community Legal

The Supreme Court of Victoria has issued orders for the historic public housing class action to proceed to trial in October.

Council releases plans for Queensberry Street’s new bike lanes

July 31st, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

As a part of its riding lane delivery program, the City of Melbourne has released proposed designs for Queensberry St riding lanes in Carlton and is seeking community feedback.

Carlton and Parkville reunite! Grattan St reopens after six-year wait

June 26th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

After six years of construction works, Grattan St, a major thoroughfare in Parkville, has finally reopened, providing a huge relief for residents and businesses.

Planned tower could threaten Royal Exhibition Building “buffer zone”

May 28th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

The City of Melbourne has endorsed plans for a 40-storey tower near the Carlton Gardens and World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building, despite concerns from advocates and residents about its potential to impact on the area’s heritage values.

Rentals snapped up in Carlton, leaving many students scrambling

March 15th, 2024 - Marilyn Tan

With the university semester now under way, rentals in Carlton have been in high demand as students flock to secure accommodation close to campus.

Could Pelham St be the key to unlocking more events at Argyle Square?

January 31st, 2024 - Sean Car

Carlton is home to many beautiful green public squares, with its four most prominent spaces connected via one of the suburb’s lesser-known streets.

Landmark heritage review delivered for Parkville after four-decade hiatus

November 29th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

The University of Melbourne’s International House and global biotech giant CSL’s two-storey brick Poplar Rd headquarters are among historical landmarks up for heritage listing under a sweeping heritage review of Parkville, the first of its kind to be undertaken in four decades.