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Moreland City Council has launched the Moreland Good Design Sessions, a series of workshops aimed at members of Victoria’s leading design and construction firms. Professionals be invited to assess the recently released new draft Good Design Advice Sheets to determine how the quality of medium density housing can be improved.

The launch is part of Moreland City Council’s Medium Density Review, which was identified as a key priority in the Moreland Council Plan 2017-21, with the aim of enhancing liveability, affordability and sustainability in Moreland by guiding growth and excellence in urban design and development.

According to Moreland City Council, medium-density housing accommodates 35% of Moreland’s population, and that approximately one in six Moreland families with children were living in medium-density dwellings in 2006 and by 2016 this had increased to one in four families.

Moreland City Council surveyed more than 400 medium-density households in 2017, which found that most people living in medium density housing chose to do so due to location and price. Following the survey, Council undertook a detailed case study analysis of nearly 1,000 dwellings in early 2018.

Moreland's appeal as a desirable municipality in which to live was reflected in it securing fourth place in Urban.com.au's list of <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/urbans-top-5-for-october-most-viewed-local-government-areas">Top 5 most viewed LGA's</a> for the month of October.

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Council assesses more than 400 applications each year for medium density developments, which is almost a third of all planning applications. Medium-density housing is not a temporary situation for young families. It can provide a genuine alternative to the traditional family home.

The survey also brought to light issues around ecologically sustainable design, open space, site layout, landscaping, internal amenity and accessibility. Planning permit decision-making often involves balancing various aspects 
of the design.

Clause 55 of the Planning Scheme (ResCode) includes standards that are discretionary, which means that where a particular aspect of the design may not comply with the planning scheme standard, on balance an overall acceptable outcome can still be achieved.

One of the weakness of ResCode compared with other best practice medium density guidelines is an absence of images and illustrations. Some applications may meet the numerical standards of ResCode but with insufficient regard to the context or design detail.

-  Sue Vujcevic, Acting Director Planning and Economic Development 
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Moreland City Council recently developed a series of draft <a href="https://moreland.vic.gov.au/globalassets/images/map-image/0---all.pdf">Good Design Advice Sheets </a>to illustrate how particular objectives of the Moreland Planning Scheme can be applied to deliver better quality design for buildings. These include:

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<li><a href="https://moreland.vic.gov.au/globalassets/images/map-image/1---site-layout.pdf">Site Layout</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://moreland.vic.gov.au/globalassets/images/map-image/2---exterior-appearance.pdf">Exterior Appearance</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://moreland.vic.gov.au/globalassets/images/map-image/3---communal-access-areas.pdf">Communal Access Areas</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://moreland.vic.gov.au/globalassets/images/map-image/4---amenity.pdf">Amenity</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://moreland.vic.gov.au/globalassets/images/map-image/5---internal-layout.pdf">Internal Layout</a></li>
</ol>
Moreland’s Good Design Sessions are happening as follows, with each session tailored to its audience:

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<li>Monday 26 November – 12pm Launch and Exhibition until 5pm at the Coburg Concert Hall 90 Bell St, Coburg</li>
	<li>Monday 3 December – 7:30am–11:30am at the Australian Institute of Architects 41XL2 – 41 Exhibition Street, Melbourne</li>
	<li>Tuesday 4 December – 11am-3pm at the Master Builders Association of Victoria 332 Albert Street, East Melbourne</li>
</ul>
To find out more about Moreland’s Good Design Sessions, the Draft Good Design Advice Sheets and the Medium Density Review, <a href="https://moreland.vic.gov.au/good-design">click here</a>.
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Laurence Dragomir

Moreland City Council seeks to improve medium density housing

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Following on from Urban.com.au's Top 5 Most Viewed <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/urbans-top-5-for-october-most-viewed-architects">Architects</a> and <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/urbans-top-5-for-october-most-viewed-suburbs">Suburbs</a> over the last two days, today we take a look at the Top 5 Most Viewed Local Government Area's (LGA).

Not surprisingly, looking at it in a Victorian context, the City of Melbourne takes out top spot, reflecting its status as one of the most desirable municipalities to reside within. 

The inner-city LGA's are proving the most popular with their access to employment, education, retail and dining, and well served by public transport.

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<h2><a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments?field_local_government_area_name=Melbourne%20%28City%29">1. City of Melbourne</a></h2>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/about-council/our-profile/lord-mayor-and-councillors/Pages/lord-mayor-sally-capp.aspx">Mayor: Cr Sally Capp</a></li>
	<li>Population: 135,959 (2016 census)</li>
	<li>Area: 36.2 sq km</li>
	<li>Number of projects in database: 247</li>
</ul>
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<h2><a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments?field_local_government_area_name=Yarra%20%28City%29">2. City of Yarra</a></h2>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/about-us/council-people/councillors/councillor-daniel-nguyen">Mayor: Cr Daniel Nguyen</a></li>
	<li>Population: 86,657 (2016 census)</li>
	<li>Area: 20 sq km</li>
	<li>Number of projects in database: 163</li>
</ul>
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<h2><a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments?field_local_government_area_name=Port%20Phillip%20%28City%29">3. City of Port Phillip</a></h2>

<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/gateway-ward-bernadene-voss.htm">Mayor: Cr Bernadene Voss</a></li>
	<li>Population: 100,863 (2016 census)</li>
	<li>Area: 20.62 sq km</li>
	<li>Number of projects in database: 110</li>
</ul>
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<h2><a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments?field_local_government_area_name=Moreland%20%28City%29">4. Moreland City Council</a></h2>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.moreland.vic.gov.au/about-council/councillors/north-west-ward-councillors/cr-john-kavanagh-north-west-ward">Mayor: Cr John Kavanagh</a></li>
	<li>Population: 162,558 (2016 census)</li>
	<li>Area: 51 sq km</li>
	<li>Number of projects in database: 107</li>
</ul>
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<h2><a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments?field_local_government_area_name=Stonnington%20%28City%29">5. City of Stonnington</a></h2>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.stonnington.vic.gov.au/Council/The-Mayor-and-Councillors/Mayor-Cr-Steve-Stefanopoulos">Mayor: Cr Steve Stefanopoulos</a></li>
	<li>Population: 103,832 (2016 census)</li>
	<li>Area: 25.62 sq km</li>
	<li>Number of projects in database: 146</li>
</ul>
Listen to our <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/podcasts">Podcast</a> with Steve <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/podcasts/2018/09/13/weekly-podcast-episode-31-city-of-stonnington-mayor-cr-steve-stefanopoulos">here</a>.

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As evidenced in the embedded maps, each of the five LGA's also have a strong development pipeline, which isn't necessarily reflected in their positions. Taking this into account the Top 5 would be:

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<li>City of Melbourne</li>
	<li>City of Yarra</li>
	<li>City of Stonnington</li>
	<li>City of Port Phillip</li>
	<li>Moreland City Council</li>
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Look out for the final piece in the series this Friday - Top 5 Most Viewed developers.
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Urban's Top 5 for October -  Most Viewed Local Government Areas

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Three new additions to the Urban Project Database has further pushed Brunswick up Melbourne's apartment development ladder.

By numbers alone Brunswick now sees 43 active apartment and major townhouse developments, compared to South Melbourne which leads all comers with 44 listings. Testament to the underlying popularity of Brunswick, developers continue to push applications through Moreland City Council for the suburb at a time where other Melbourne locations have tailed off in comparison.

Latest to come to light is a plan to replace Northside Harley-Davidson at 762-772 Sydney Road with a substantial Rothelowman-designed apartment complex. Adjoining the at construction <a href="http://756%20Sydney%20Road">756 Sydney Road</a>, Rothelowman's design includes 61 predominantly two bedroom apartments plus 565 square metres of retail at ground level.

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<figcaption>Sydney Road perspective. Planning image: Rothelowman</figcaption></figure>The 1,518 square metre redevelopment is backed by Clovis Developments Pty Ltd and would cost approximately $16 million to build. 

762-772 Sydney Road also builds upon Rothelowman's growing body of work within Brunswick and adjoining Brunswick East. After the recent completion of <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/buildings/288-albert-street-brunswick">288 Albert Street</a>, Rothelowman also has active projects on Stewart Street, Lygon Street and a duo on Brunswick Road.

14 Frith Street and 29-31 Ballarat Street are also fresh additions to the Urban Project Database.

The former is an adaptive reuse of a large warehouse to include 40 plus three bedroom dwellings. ZIPL Alliance Pty Ltd have engaged Chandler Architecture to rework the substantial land holding into dual six level buildings divided by a common green zone and communal garden.

29-31 Ballarat Street is a modest use of a vacant car park, seeking 13 apartments over six levels; design agency Karbon have created the colourful proposal which abuts the Upfield rail line. 29-31 Ballarat Street adds to the immediate area's growing density and is in close proximity to the recently approved Plus Architecture-designed <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/8-ballarat-street-brunswick">8 Ballarat Street</a>.

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<figcaption>Firth and Ballarat streets. Planning images: Chandler Architecture / Karbon</figcaption></figure>Although high in number, Brunswick's active apartment and major townhouse projects do not carry the size of fellow inner city counterparts such as South Melbourne. That being said the 43 projects tracked by Urban.com.au amount to some 2,264 dwellings at an average of roughly 53 dwellings per project.

Despite the plethora of small-scale developments between carrying between 10-30 dwellings, there are a handful of upcoming developments that stand out for their sheer size. <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/699-park-street-brunswick">699 Park Street</a>'s 255 dwellings, <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/342-348-victoria-street-brunswick">342-348 Victoria Street</a> with its 177 dwellings plus the aforementioned <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/8-ballarat-street-brunswick">8 Ballarat street</a> with 147 dwellings rank as Brunswick's biggest in waiting.

To put Brunswick's future growth into perspective, of the current 2,264 dwellings being tracked by Urbam.com.au, only 243 or marginally over 10% are currently at construction. 
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