Tag: Urban renewal
Darwin’s Smith Street to get greener and more ‘vibrant’
The City of Darwin has announced plans to revamp Smith Street in Darwin’s CBD, aiming to create a greener and more dynamic pedestrian hub.
Melbourne’s Docklands waterfront to be transformed
Development Victoria and the Australian Football League (AFL) have entered a joint venture agreement to explore redevelopment opportunities at two waterfront sites in Melbourne’s Docklands.
‘Landmark’ masterplan for University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne has released a new estate masterplan for its Parkville campus.
‘Landmark’ transformation of central Melbourne unveiled
A 3.2 hectare precinct south of the Queen Victoria Market is set to become a three-tower complex with a 1.8 hectare park on the site of the market’s existing car park.
Consortium selected for Circular Quay renewal
Transport for NSW has appointed a consortium to lead planning and design delivery for its Circular Quay Renewal project.
Design selected for Parramatta riverfront precinct
SJB and Land and Form Studios have won a design competition for 25-27 Leeds Street, in Rhodes East, part of an area on the Parramatta River waterfront set for rejuvenation.
Sydney’s Central Station precinct set for major transformation
The NSW government has revealed plans for a new 24-hectare public precinct above Sydney’s biggest and busiest railway station.
Design competition launched for the Sydney stadium that survived demolition
The $200,000-prize-pool competition calls for designs for the public precinct surrounding Sydney Olympic Park.
Final vision for major inner Melbourne urban renewal precinct released
The Victorian government and the City of Melbourne have released their final vision for a 56-hectare urban renewal area in North Melbourne.
Major redevelopment of Melbourne’s arts precinct planned
Australia’s largest contemporary art gallery, a new creative hub and 18,000 square metres of new public space are planned for Melbourne’s arts precinct.
‘Forest of towers’ approved for Melbourne’s Docklands
Victoria’s planning minister has approved a $1.2 billion five-tower development in Docklands, which was unanimously rejected by the City of Melbourne and described as a “visually dominant wall.”
Let’s be frank about diversity and renewal
Renewing public housing estates to achieve a balanced ‘social mix’ has come to be seen by governments, planners and state development corporations as a remedy for underfunded public housing estates. But is estate renewal really the panacea it’s so often claimed to be?
MONA unveils vision for Hobart’s Macquarie Point renewal
Tasmania’s “dark history” is the centrepiece of the MONA’s vision for the redevelopment Macquarie Point, designed by Fender Katsalidis and Rush Wright.
Vic gov’t announces Fishermans Bend development controls
The Victorian government has introduced mandatory height controls and policies encouraging dwelling diversity for Fishermans Bend.
New vision to transform coastal Queensland beachfront
Taylor Cullity Lethlean has unveiled its designs for a beachfront precinct in Yeppoon, on the Capricorn Coast in central Queensland.
$7b urban renewal precinct proposed for North Melbourne
The Victorian government has released the draft vision and framework for a 56-hectare urban renewal area in North Melbourne.
Parks and plaza proposed for former Newcastle rail line
A rezoning plan to transform a former heavy rail line into public parks and a plaza has been submitted for assessment.
Seeds of Change: Get Sunflowered
A project in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley offers a happy intervention to a region facing serious economic and social challenges.
Cultural infusion: Dandenong Civic Square
A colourful new civic square in Dandenong offers a welcoming and intimate space to its diverse community.
Revitalising Central Dandenong
A $290 million urban renewal initiative aimed at revitalizing central Dandenong.