Beijing Greenway – A mega green space for a mega city
Undertaking a study tour of planning in China, one of the exciting projects from a people prospective, in an increasingly car dominated city, is the Beijing Greenway. The Greenway runs adjacent to the cities Second Ring Road, which is a large 6 lane road, that circles the inner city. The Greenway runs for 35 kilometres, and […]
Docklands: the Manhattan end of Collins Street
Docklands, located in Melbourne Victoria, has come a long way since its inception some 15 years ago. While there is a long way to go, Docklands owns much of its success to the early pioneers who were willing to give it a chance. The NAB Melbourne complex was probably the key development in Docklands success. […]
Plan released for Fishermans Bend
The State Government has released the Fishermans Bend Strategic Framework Plan. The plan provides for the strategic and design directions for this vast inner urban precinct. What is now an industrial and commercial land will become a thriving residential and business precinct for over 80,000 people. The plan will require the provision of new community […]
Regional Growth Plans for Victoria
The final regional growth plan for Victoria was released by the Victorian State Government today. This completes the eight plans that were promised to provide the framework and strategic thinking ahead for all areas outside of the Melbourne metropolitan area. These plans have been designed to manage the growth and development of our regional areas […]
Uber, revolutionising transport planning across Melbourne and the world
Uber, has been in operation in Melbourne for only 6 months, but is fast becoming one of the most popular transport methods for navigating the inner city. Its rapid expansion is testament to the quality of the service, which allows customers to request an “Uber” through its phone app, and for “Uber Drivers” to respond […]
Bigger apartments for Melbourne?
The Minister for Planning, Matthew Guy, is considering the introduction of a new design code to ensure minimum standards for residential apartment sizes. The community and planning industry have long been complaining about the size of apartments and the poor amenity being delivered to occupants. The Office of the Victorian Government Architect has prepared the […]
