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Feedback on draft Economic Development Strategy
We agree with the challenges identified in the draft Economic Development Strategy, i.e. the high cost commercial space, the high cost of housing, and increasing transport congestion: We recommend that each challenge be met with a response, such as: More customers = better for business Businesses need customers. Colliers Urban Planning studied how to revitalise…
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Parklet pricing
In October 2020, the City of Yarra announced a temporary parklet program, enabling traders to occupy on-street car parking bays with parklets for outdoor dining. Council resolved to not charge any fees during the temporary period. On 2nd February 2021, council resolved to conduct community engagement on the parklet program. On 2nd March 2021, council…
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Chapel Street Realisation Project
Chapel Street in the City of Stonnington is the continuation of Church Street in the City of Yarra. The Stonnington Bicycle User Group has published a report “The Chapel Street Realisation Project“: The report begins by stating the problem and then summarising local and state government policy support for changing the street to improve safety…
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Streets for people in Melbourne
The City of Melbourne has announced that the city’s Little Streets will become more pedestrian friendly to allow for social distancing and encourage a return to the CBD when COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease. Speed limits will be reduced from 40 to 20 kilometres per hour in the following streets: Flinders Lane Little Collins Street…
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‘Melbourne Shopping Street’ reference design
The image below presents a ‘Melbourne Shopping Street’ reference design, where cars share a lane with trams but are prevented from slowing them down. Parking is re-located to the first 5-10 bays on each side street, with shoppers guided to vacant bays using sensors. Space is re-allocated to bicycle lanes that include level access tram…
