Planning
Mis-use of public parkland
Newspaper articles about the threat to public parks through redevleopment and inappropriate usage. Discusses parkland all over Melbourne, but includes as examples the suggestion to fence off part of Yarra Park for entertainment during the Boxing Day Test, and redevlopment of Flinders Park to create the Tennis Centre. December 2005.
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Neighbour Character Study
City of Melbourne: Neighbourhood Character Study: East Melbourne and Jolimont. August 1996. City of Melbourne: Neighbourhood Character Study: Overview. 1996.
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Plan for Mansion
Article about revised development plans for Mosspennoch site. Leader, 27 Sept. 2004.
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Planning loophole
Newspaper clippings about a loophole in the new planning laws in the Melbourne 2030 policy which allows high rise buildings to be built in low rise areas.
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Richard Wynne, planning minister, states East Melbourne 'spectacular'
On Monday, March 9 2015 The Age ran an article by Clay Lucas under the headline 'Towers make city hostile. says minister'. In the article Mr Wynne said to have significant concerns over the levels of density that been approved for Melbourne's CBD. Asked about his favourite architecture he listed East Melbourne as one of his choices.
Submission opposing hotel proposed for 148-160 Wellington Parade (1 Powlett Street)
Submission and its documents made to the independent Panel Hearing of 4th-10th December 1996.
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Tasma Terrace
Leaflet produced by the National Trust outlining the history of Tasma Terrace.
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Tower toppled
Newspaper clipping - development of MCG Hotel disallowed. The Age, 15 May 2002. Later proposals, 2004. Also clippings about nomination of the hotel for Heritage Victoria register in 2004, based on its history in the foundation of Australian Rules Football. Clippings 2004-2005 about Minister for Planning's controversial approval of development of MCG Hotel along with upgrade of Hilton Hotel.
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Trust café
Newspaper clipping about the opening of controversial new café in the basement level of Tasma Terrace, corner of St. Andrew's Place and Parliament Place. Local residents objected to it being open until 11 p.m. Also brochure with photos.
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