A day with Urban Planning students
The North and West Melbourne Association recently took part in a field trip to the Arden Precinct organised by the University of Melbourne for the Masters of Urban Planning students.
New social housing strategy by Dr. Duncan Rouch
Homelessness is a continuing problem in Victoria (O'Sullivan 2017). There is also insufficient public housing and community housing (including affordable housing), together which we may call social housing. Moreover, serious questions remain about current government social housing policy in Victoria. How, therefore, do we do better? This is the updated report (25 July 2018): [gview file="https://nwma.org.au/wp-content/uploads/SocialHousingInVictoria-HowCanWeDoBetter-20180725.pdf"]
Melbourne Metro Rail Project concerns
At last Tuesday’s monthly meeting of the Association, a number of concerned residents attended to raise the above issue. The Association has also been approached by other residents and property owners regarding the Melbourne Metro Rail Project and advice has been provided. Documentation has also been circulated by the Association when it has been provided to us by the Authority. It is clear that many residents and property owners are concerned about the impact of this project on our community, given the uncertainty of significant aspects of the project, such as the tunnel alignment and depth. In order to address
Melbourne Metro Rail Project
In the September meeting, James Tonkin presented an overview of the planned Metro Rail Project. The presentation was very informative and many questions were answered by James and associates. The presentation is available for viewing below: [gview file="https://nwma.org.au/wp-content/uploads/20150915-MetroRailPresentation.pdf"]
187-189 Stanley Street, West Melbourne demolished
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NWMA meet the Minister of Planning
The NWMA recently met with The Minister for Planning, The Hon. Richard Wynne MP. The discussion centered on several key issues the NWMA have been concerned about for many years. [gview file="https://nwma.org.au/wp-content/uploads/20150331-NWMA-Min-Meet.pdf"] [gview file="https://nwma.org.au/wp-content/uploads/20150331-att1-MSS-growth-framework.pdf"] [gview file="https://nwma.org.au/wp-content/uploads/20150331-att2-MSS-growth-framework.pdf"] [gview file="https://nwma.org.au/wp-content/uploads/20150331-att3-flyer.pdf"]
Lothian Street streetscape
The City of Melbourne is considering configuration changes to Lothian Street North Melbourne. Ian Shears, Manager Urban Landscapes City of Melbourne, has contacted us with supplied a cover letter, a feedback form and a project overview. [gview file="https://nwma.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Lothian_Street_median_consultation_letter.pdf"] [gview file="https://nwma.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Lothian_Street_median_feedback_form.doc"] [gview file="https://nwma.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Lothian_Street_Medians_Concept_Plan.pdf"]
Residents fight Baptist church apartment block plans
The Age recently published an article on the proposed development by the Baptist Church on the intersection of King St. and Hawke St. Read the article here.
New Residential Zones Submission
On behalf of the NWMA, Geoff Leach has submitted a response to the New Residential Zones proposal. [gview file="https://nwma.org.au/wp-content/uploads/NWMA-new-zones-submission.pdf"]
Minutes from November 2013 general meeting
There was a presentation on EWL by Linking Melbourne Authority [gview file="https://nwma.org.au/wp-content/uploads/20131113-genMtgMinutes.pdf"]