Ex-MP lends support to campaign against Merri Creek development
Historic buildings and trees would be removed to make way for town houses.
Planning
New Lygon Street apartment project ruffles feathers
Residents and businesses fear more high-rise development will create a ‘dark and gloomy’ corridor effect.
Second high-rise project approved for Albert Street
VCAT clears the way for Stockland to construct eight and nine storey buildings near Clifton Park.
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.
Council anger at move to fast track Park Street apartment project
Mirvac project has been valued at $147 million and would create more than 300 jobs.
Blow for Bunnings in bid for new Brunswick store
VCAT rules against controversial $21 million development in Glenlyon Road.
Green light for 11-storey building in Albert Street
Campaigners fear Mirvac decision will set a precedent for other high-rise developments near parks.
Demolition underway of historic Brickworks building
Photo gallery of heavy equipment moving in to begin tearing down the Steam Engine House building.
Council scraps building design scorecard ‘failure’
The Design Excellence Scorecard was criticised as undemocratic because it allowed developers to bypass decisions by elected councillors.
Demolition of historic building to begin within days
Heritage Victoria says decision to issue a permit is “deeply regrettable”.