A review of external economic and property market factors influencing urban planning In this VPA Research Quarterly The property market appears to be moderating following a period of high activity levels, however the alignment and delivery of planning activities, infrastructure co-ordination and development remains a challenge across Government and the development industry following a period…
VPA (Victorian Planning Authority) is planning for the future of the Preston Market Precinct to provide homes and jobs for a growing Victoria while supporting the market to thrive into the future. In May 2021 VPA released draft plans for the precinct, which included a protected fresh food market, new homes and jobs, new green…
General Building Design Details Facades, Materials and Entries Key Outcomes To encourage high quality architecture that positively contributes to garden residential streetscapes. To provide building entries that are clear and welcoming. To incorporate materials, colors and architectural details that reflect a residential palette and the local residential context. Design Suggestions Building Facades High quality, attractive…
Overview The Guidelines are comprised of four main parts: Quality Design PrinciplesBuilding Typed and Key OutcomesGeneral Building Design DetailsDesigning for the Community Implementation and Relationship with Other Planning Documents: State Government Initiatives The Victorian Government is in the process of implementing significant reforms to planning and urban design requirements across Victoria. The Guidelines do not…
Learn more about activity centres overview Overview Metropolitan Melbourne has a network of activity centres. This network is defined within Plan Melbourne and is classified into three main types: Metropolitan Activity Centres, Major Activity Centres and Neighbourhood Activity Centres. As the metropolitan area grows, new activity centres will be needed to serve new and changing…
Melbourne was founded in 1835 and was officially declared a city by Queen Victoria in 1847. Read about Melbourne’s strategic planning history Melbourne was founded in 1835 and was officially declared a city by Queen Victoria in 1847. Today, Melbourne is consistently recognised as one of the world’s most liveable cities and has a long…
Project Brief Project Type: House Project Address: Park st, Malvern VIC, Australia Project Unit: 1 Project InformationPlanning InformationProject ImageContact Us Transport Tooronga Train Station 950m East St/Tooronga Rd Bus Stop 550m Education Malvern Central School 350m…
VPA authorising environment, manner of establishment and relevant Ministers The VPA is a State Government statutory authority established under the VPA Act. Victoria’s planning system provides the state-wide framework for use, development and protection of land in the interests of all Victorians as articulated in the Planning and Environment Act 1987 (PEA). Within this system,…
About REA Insights Housing Market Indicators Report is a monthly report combining eight key metrics to provide an up-to-date view of the property market and emerging trends. The report analyses consumer behaviour in real time by extracting property market insights from the millions of Australians who visit realestate.com.au each month. Key metrics include search activity,…
The recent launch of the project’s first stage featured 17 bespoke double-storey home designs ranging from $949,000 to $1,465,000 on lots of land from 255sqm to 551sqm A new residential project worth $60 million has launched in Melbourne’s rapidly growing southeast that will help meet soaring demand for housing. Situated at 21-23 Loxwood Avenue, Keysborough,…
