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Feedback on draft Cremorne UDF
We support the vision, objectives and most actions of the draft Cremorne Urban Design Framework. Unfortunately, the content of Theme 3 ‘connected and accessible Cremorne’ doesn’t adequately deliver against the stated objectives. We recommend that council re- draft that section, to deliver outcomes that are better aligned with the Cremorne Place Implementation Plan, Yarra’s Community…
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Cremorne access loop
Ratio Consultants have released a conceptual conversation starter, for those who would like to give greater priority to alternative transport modes in the area. The concept involves a one way loop through Cremorne, with enough space for a bi-directional protected bike lane. Before and after. Image credits: Ratio. Our view This is a wonderful proposal,…
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Pocket parks in Cremorne
Council is proposing to expand and improve two pocket parks in Cremorne, at Stephenson Street near Dover Street, and at Stephenson Street near Gwynne Street. Community consultation is occurring now, and you can have your say at https://yoursayyarra.com.au/cremorneparks. Stephenson Street near Dover Street Image credits: City of Yarra Image credits: City of Yarra Stephenson Street…
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Cremorne parking reform
In December 2020 the Victorian Planning Authority published the Cremorne Place Implementation Plan: One of its recommendations is to reform how parking is managed in Cremorne: In response Streets Alive Yarra has prepared a proposal, including: Changing permits from ‘sticker’ or ‘paper’ to ‘digital’ Changing the whole of Cremorne to ‘permit only’ Selling digital visitor permits…
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Yarra adopts parking maximums
At the Council Meeting on 1st September 2020, the City of Yarra resolved to adopt parking maximums. The maximum car parking rate applies in the commercial areas of Cremorne, at one place per 100 m2 of floor area. Our submission to the council meeting We support the Officer recommendation for Option A, which calls for…
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New trees in Cremorne, update from The Hive
Thumbs up to Council for planting these trees in Adelaide Street Cremorne. Great work at fitting them around parking, and not obstructing the footpath. We need to keep adding trees to our city. Also, great work from Council on improving the public realm outside The Hive Shopping Centre, on Nicholson Street in Abbotsford. These latest photos…
