Category: planning
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Victoria can lead Australia in climate resilience by treating public hydration as essential infrastructure. Mandating advanced drinking fountain standards directly combats rising extreme heat, eliminates plastic waste, and protects vulnerable communities. Public hydration into a core climate defence strategy. 1. Public Open Space & Building Standards 2. Universal “Cool-Down” Pet Stations 3. Bottle Filling Stations…
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On paper, this is the perfect Brunswick development – 8.2 star energy efficiency, premium location, encompassing “affordable housing”, targeting 50% of Brunswick residents who rent, with “premium” innercity-style amenities. It’s even backed by the state-owned Green Energy Finance Corporation to show a “new way” in the industry for sustainable green design. 15 apartments are offered…
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Brunswick and the inner north have been at the forefront of higher-density planning for the last 25 years. While increased density is very welcome in many parts of Brunswick, it has also led to many planning failures, and there is no excuse for these not to be addressed. Merri-bek (when Moreland) had the biggest Planning…
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In the last 20 years, VicTrack, Melbourne Water and other government entities have sold off public land as “surplus”. At the same time, local councils have had to purchase private land for open space. Redevelopment of Jewel Station is now limited because the “surplus” land was developed for housing, making Skyrail less economically feasible. This…
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Katherine reached out to me with some questions on behalf of: https://www.instagram.com/better_breese_block/ 1. What do you see as the major opportunities and challenges in shaping more liveable apartment communities in Merri-bek City? [max 50 words] One of the biggest forthcoming challenges is the State Government planning changes which “fast track” development and takes planning out of…
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Brunswick Voice has reached out to candidates on a range of issues. What is your position on removing on-street parking from sections of Sydney Road, Brunswick, to make space for a separated cycling lane and for the construction of accessible tram stops? I support implementing accessible tram stops on Sydney Road. I support greater prioritisation,…
Mel Yuan for Brunswick 