Latest articles by Jamal Hakim
Dodds Street Linear Park: a new green space for Southbank
Southbank has a fabulous green addition to its streets with the Dodds Street Linear Park. This project brings much-needed green space to our urban neighbourhood and enhances the liveability of Southbank.
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Greening Southbank: seeding community pride and ownership
In the lively streets of Venice, community gardens bloom with more than just flowers; they blossom with pride and a palpable sense of ownership among the residents who tend them.
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Community and sustainability in our vertical villages
On Monday, February 12, I had the privilege of welcoming an assembly of leaders to the Strata Community Association’s Senior Leaders Forum, held in the heart of our city.
Read MoreCommunity voices pave the way for a better Southbank
In the bustling heart of Melbourne, Southbank holds a community keen on carving out a brighter future for their neighbourhood.
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Walking together: migrants, the Uluṟu Statement, and our shared Australian journey
As a Lebanese Australian and a councillor at the City of Melbourne, I bear witness to the stunning tapestry of cultures that Australia prides itself on. Yet, beneath this rich weave lies a narrative of dispossession, longing, and resilience.
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