Planning
Council to have another go at expanded Miles St park proposal
The City of Melbourne will revise its designs as well as its approach to community consultation for a proposal to expand the Miles and Dodds Reserve in Southbank after receiving a disappointing response to its first effort.
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Could the vacant Esso House site be turned into temporary community space?
With the former Esso House site on Riverside Quay in Southbank now sitting empty, questions are now being asked as to whether it could offer temporary community space should development plans continue to be delayed.
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Council to form People’s Panel to boost its 2050 vision
To shape the strategic plan for Melbourne over the next 25 years, the City of Melbourne has announced the formation of a People’s Panel, which will be held alongside its 2050 Summit to help make its vision for the city’s future.
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Southbank to get new build-to-rent project
Melbourne-based build-to-rent developer, Local, has announced a new project in Southbank as it continues to expand its portfolio across the city.
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PDG lodges plans for Crown’s former Southbank site
The future of one of Southbank’s most prominent sites looks bright with developer PDG submitting plans to the state government for a 67-storey tower at 1 Queensbridge St.
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Greenline works recommence
Major construction activity along Birrarung Marr has recommenced as part of stage one of the City of Melbourne’s Greenline project.
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Sod turned on The Fox: NGV Contemporary
Melbourne’s next creative landmark The Fox: NGV Contemporary is a step closer to reality with head contractor Lendlease appointed to begin works on the Southbank Boulevard site in the heart of the Arts Precinct.
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The reasons behind Southbank’s ghost towers
At 18 Moray St in Southbank, a 38-level apartment tower stands fully constructed. However, there’s one problem – it is completely vacant and has been for several years.
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Where to, now? Major blow for Beulah’s Southbank vision
The news many had sadly been anticipating broke in February when developer Beulah placed the company managing its troubled STH BNK project into administration, casting serious doubts on its future.
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Boyd Village tops out
Developer PDG’s Boyd Village development has reached its peak in construction and Lord Mayor Nick Reece helped to celebrate the milestone at a ceremony on February 24.
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Could this new e-scooter be the answer for Melbourne?
A safer e-scooter has recently been developed by Singapore-based company Ario, and its executives believe they have found a “solution” that addresses the City of Melbourne’s concerns.
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Your forever home awaits in the heart of Melbourne
640 Bourke Street is the quintessential Melbourne address, where heritage and modernity converge in a landmark development designed for contemporary living.
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IGA site next to rise on Sturt St
ASX-listed developer Cedar Woods has lodged an application for a 20-storey tower on the current site of the IGA supermarket on Sturt St in Southbank
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Livestock trial commences through Citylink tunnels
A 12-month trial has begun that will help remove cattle trucks from Southbank streets by allowing them to use the Burnley and Domain tunnels.
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Victorian housing needs: building it where people want to live
Victoria continues to be number one in home approvals, starts, completions, and best of all, first home buyers.
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Southbank to welcome new 56-storey residential tower from Salvo
A major new residential development is coming to Southbank, with property developer Salvo set to build a 56-storey tower at 42 Moray Street.
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Calls for Southbank Promenade upgrades falling on “deaf ears”
City of Melbourne upgrades for Southbank Promenade could be left in limbo for five to 10 years, with the Yarra River Business Association (YRBA) arguing that the council was ignoring long-standing calls for improvements.
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Esso House redevelopment gets final tick of approval
Esso House on Riverside Quay in Southbank is set to be demolished by Christmas and has received the final green tick from Council and the Department of Transport and Planning.
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The reality of renting in Southbank
Kate Johnson is an ideal tenant. The longtime renter is in her 40s, has no pets or kids, has a steady income, and has never failed to pay her rent on time.
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State’s largest build-to-rent project opens in South Melbourne
The development consists of three towers containing 700 residences ranging from studios to one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments.
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Where to, now? Major blow for Beulah’s Southbank vision
Crown’s heritage headache
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