Ex-MP lends support to campaign against Merri Creek development
Historic buildings and trees would be removed to make way for town houses.
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Planning
New Lygon Street apartment project ruffles feathers
Residents and businesses fear more high-rise development will create a ‘dark and gloomy’ corridor effect.
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Second high-rise project approved for Albert Street
VCAT clears the way for Stockland to construct eight and nine storey buildings near Clifton Park.
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Bunnings vs Brunswick shows that corporations don’t make a community
The Stop Bunnings Brunswick campaign was more than a local planning dispute, writes James Conlan.
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Council anger at move to fast track Park Street apartments
Mirvac project has been valued at $147 million and would create more than 300 jobs.
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Blow for Bunnings in bid for new Brunswick store
VCAT rules against controversial $21 million development in Glenlyon Road.
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Green light for 11-storey building in Albert Street
Campaigners fear Mirvac decision will set a precedent for other high-rise developments near parks.
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Demolition underway of historic Brickworks building
Photo gallery of heavy equipment moving in to begin tearing down the Steam Engine House building.
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Council scraps building design scorecard ‘failure’
The Design Excellence Scorecard was criticised as undemocratic because it allowed developers to bypass decisions by elected councillors.
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Demolition of historic building to begin within days
Heritage Victoria says decision to issue a permit is “deeply regrettable”.
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