City of Melbourne Magazine April-May 2014

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LORD MAYOR’S MESSAGE When we reflect on what makes Melbourne special, most of us think of our world class sporting events or our fabulous entertainment and cultural scenes.

There’s no shortage of places to get a top feed in Melbourne and we all know that our baristas concoct the best coffee in the country.

What a lot of people don’t turn their minds to is Melbourne’s status as a world class eco city. We are a leader in climate mitigation and adaptation, as well as being a responsive, nimble city.

We are one of only eight cities to be selected as members of both the Rockefeller Foundation’s 100 Resilient Cities and the C40 Cities network.

Melbourne didn’t receive these prestigious nods of recognition by resting on our laurels. We know that a bright future depends on understanding the risks that climate change poses, reducing our impact and becoming more resilient.

Lord Mayor Robert Doyle enjoying the Town Hall veggie patch display as part of the Grow Show Program.

That means working with developers, construction companies and building owners to ensure every commercial building in our municipality is as energy efficient as possible. It means working to transition away from carbon-based energy sources. It means improving and upgrading our bike infrastructure to get more people out of cars. Most importantly, it means leading by example.

The City of Melbourne is constantly working on ways to make life, business and leisure in our great city more sustainable with strategies and projects such as the Zero Net Emissions by 2020 Strategy, becoming NCOS Certified Carbon Neutral for our Council operations in 2012, the 1200 Buildings program, the CitySwitch Green Office Program, the Urban Forest Strategy and stormwater harvesting. We have also led by example through our own buildings including Council House 2, which was Australia’s first new six-star green star office building and Library at the Dock which is expected to be Australia’s first sixstar green star rated public building.

As the City of Melbourne plans for the future, we will continue to deliver these sorts of innovative programs and work with all levels of government, as well as business and residents to ensure this great city of ours can cope with the demands as well as meet the responsibilities we have to our environment.

Please enjoy this edition of Melbourne and take a moment to think of what you can do to help keep Melbourne a world-leading Eco City.

Robert Doyle, Lord Mayor @LordMayorMelb

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08 BETTER ROADS FOR OUR CITY

02 LORD MAYOR’S MESSAGE

07 SWANSTON STREET RETAIL RENAISSANCE With generations of trading experience, the Jackson family are actively working towards a Swanston Street revitalisation

10 BOLD, SUSTAINABLE AND RESILIENT Melbourne’s city vision receives international support

05 YOUR SAY Letters, tweets and a little love from our friends 05 CITY NEWS Better roads for our city: Causeway smoke-free trial update, community forums – be informed and meet your council 12 EVENTS CALENDAR 17 YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD Discover one North Melbourne couple’s passion for green living 18 MELBOURNE LOVE Cooks’ Cottage volunteer Chandra thinks he has the best role in Melbourne 19 YOUR COUNCIL 20 YOUR OFFER

18 MAKING A DIFFERENCE Our cafe culture, helping people in need

Cover: Temporary flowering meadow on top of Birrarung Marr stormwater harvesting site. Local resident Vanessa featured.

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With as many as 800,000 people moving through the city each day, it’s important that people show some basic courtesy and respect so we all have a more pleasant journey when getting from A to B. From now until the end of June, our street teams will be on the streets of Melbourne targeting city spaces that have a particular issue or road risk.

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Innovative transport infrastructure now and into the future

Share Our Streets encourages real-life odd couples – a mix of walkers, cyclists, drivers and motorcycle riders – to share our streets to make it easier and safer to get around our busy city.

They will share some basic tips to foster more care, attention and responsibility on our streets – whether it’s about sharing space between pedestrians and cyclists in Southbank, highlighting the

Dunja and Darryl are just two of the ‘odd couples’ featured in our new road safety program – Share Our Streets.

risk of car doorings on St Kilda Road or reminding pedestrians about distractions, like mobile devices, while walking around the city.

The Share our Streets campaign is an action of the City of Melbourne’s Road Safety Plan 2013­—17.

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ROYAL PARK IS A WINNER We are thrilled that Royal Park has been awarded an international Green Flag Award for 2013—14.

The prestigious Green Flag Award acknowledges excellence in the management of parks.

Future Melbourne (Environment) Committee Chair, Councillor Arron Wood said he was delighted that Royal Park joins Fitzroy Gardens in receiving the Green Flag Award.

‘Royal Park was set aside by Charles Latrobe in 1845 and formally designated as a public park in 1876. It is a perfect place for relaxing, walking, cycling, sports and a wonderful park for our whole community,’ Cr Wood said.

The Green Flag Award scheme is awarded by the peak body for parks management, Parks Forum.

To have two parks recognised in this way is a great honour for us.

Judges commented that Royal Park is a valuable asset for residents of Melbourne’s city centre, has regional and state importance and is worthy of continued improvement and protection.

Read more about our Open Space Strategy and Urban Forest Strategy on page 10 and 11.

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LETTER OF THE MONTH PARKS FOR EVERYONE I just wanted to write to say thank you for the fabulous family event hosted on the grassed area outside the MCG (for New Years Eve). We were sitting in a position where our children (and us) were pleasantly pleased to view The Muppets movie which kept our kids entertained until the fireworks commenced.

The traffic management was fantastic and our entire family really enjoyed our evening out in the park to watch the fireworks. Coming from interstate, the information provided about where to go etc. was great. Thanks so much City of Melbourne for a fabulous night.

Mr Mark Grant, South Australia.

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Will my rubbish get collected over Easter?

Rubbish and recycling collections scheduled on Good Friday 18 April will be collected on Saturday 19 April.

There will be no change to collections on Easter Monday 21 April and all other collections will proceed as usual.

so many #cyclists in @cityofmelbourne this morning - great to see! Feels like #copenhagen but with worse fashion

Did you know that the City of Melbourne has a realtime pedestrian counter in their public spaces? pedestrian.melbourne.vic. gov.au

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Thanks to everyone who danced and sung along with us today on Bourke Street, Melbourne! Seriously cool spot! @cityofmelbourne

Our street cleaning contractors will work every day to sweep the streets and empty rubbish bins to keep our city looking good over the Easter holidays.

@cityofmelbourne @Library_Vic Melbourne in 1954 looks pretty good indeed. @MAGGIETRI94

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Phone 9658 9658 to report any street cleaning or waste issues.

@ShrineMelbourne @cityofmelbourne @Library_Vic Beautiful! Is that pre-Century building? Or is it camouflaged by the Manchester Unity?

It is such a wonderful experience of being able to view the city of Melbourne from Eureka Skydeck 88… http://instagram.com/p/ kRvyLjl53V/

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At the City of Melbourne, we are leading the way in developing innovative transport infrastructure for our city. City Road is an important transport link and we are looking to make it more attractive, safe and welcoming for Southbank’s growing neighbourhood.

Future Melbourne (Transport) Committee Chair, Councillor Cathy Oke said City Road is in a prime location within our renowned arts precinct, connecting people to our premier arts and entertainment venues, much-loved gardens and the Boyd Community Hub. ‘With Southbank’s residential population expected to double to 32,000 by 2036, there is a need and opportunity to create a vibrant and safer road for residents and

visitors. That is why we have started talking with the community and are leading the development of a draft City Road Master Plan.

There is a need and opportunity to create a vibrant and safer road for residents and visitors.

‘The draft City Road Master Plan will explore layout and design options, considering issues such as pedestrian safety, cycling access, traffic congestion, street character, tree planting, water management and public transport,’ said Cr Oke.

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COMMUNITY FORUMS

Want to help make our oldest market even better?

You’re invited to our Community Forums.

Phase two of the Queen Victoria Market consultation starts this month and we would love to hear from you. Draft renewal concepts and proposed improvements for traders and market visitors will be released for public comment. Be part of the conversation and help renew Melbourne’s much loved market and surrounds.

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The Forums are your opportunity to speak with Councillors and council officers and find out how to participate in our activities and decision making.

Read more about our Community Forums across on page 5.

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MELBOURNE FOR ALL PEOPLE What could we be doing to support everyone to feel connected, included, safe, healthy, have learning opportunities and a voice in this city?

We would like to hear from you.

The Melbourne for All People Strategy 2014—17, will guide our planning, decision making and delivery of resources for all people.

INFORMATION AND INTERACTION Regular public conversations are important to us and our Community Forums encourage interaction between council and community.

Future Melbourne (People City) Committee Chair, Councillor Richard Foster said that the relaxed Community Forums are a direct way that Council can share information on the city’s programs and services in locations that are more informal than a council meeting.

‘The Community Forums provide an opportunity for people to meet with Councillors and Council Officers to ask questions and discuss issues.’

‘At these Forums, the community gain knowledge about Council and discover how to participate. We hope to see both familiar and new faces over the remaining two forums planned for April,’ said Cr Foster.

The City of Melbourne and VicRoads share responsibility for City Road’s management and will be working together on the draft City Road Master Plan.

The project area will cover the full length of City Road from City Link/Westgate Freeway to St Kilda Road. It will also include Alexandra Avenue from St Kilda Road to the intersection of Linlithgow Avenue.

‘Through the plan we are proactively thinking about what our city’s transport and living needs are now and into the future,’ said Cr Oke. The draft plan will be released for formal community consultation in coming months.

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CAUSEWAY SMOKE-FREE TRIAL Early feedback has been largely supportive of the smoke-free trial in the Causeway. 62 per cent of people said the smoking ban was great, 16 per cent said it was good, and five per cent were negative. A full report on the trial which will include observations, the results of interview questions and the opinions of residents and business owners will be reported to Council in May. Future Melbourne (People City) Committee Chair, Councillor Richard Foster said, ‘there has been strong support for our recently trialled smoke-free area in the Causeway and I am looking forward to seeing the results soon.’

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Eccentricity, energy and a real commitment to inspiring action around climate change make this project stand out.

FOR SCOUTS, ARTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE

What do scouts, arts and climate change have in common at the City of Melbourne? They’re all part of a unique and intriguing arts program, Be Prepared.

Be Prepared is the brainchild of The Torque Show artists Ingrid Weisfelt, Ross Ganf, and Vincent Crowley. The artists will work with the City of Melbourne’s only scouting group, 6th Melbourne Scout Group, in April and May. Ten performances are planned for Be Prepared, which invites participation in fun games, training exercises, songs, rituals, ceremonies and special dances derived from the scouting movement. The program is designed to leave audiences with enduring messages on how they can make a difference to the environment.

‘We wanted to create a performance experience to inspire people to take action around climate change ideas,’ said program artist Ingrid Weisfelt.

The City of Melbourne has produced Be Prepared through the Arts Participation Program and is part of our strong focus on sustainability.

‘We’re looking forward to audiences coming on the ride and leaving with smiles on their faces and with renewed resolve to make a positive impact on climate change in whatever way they can,’ said Ingrid.

If you are passionate about climate change, head to one of the Be Prepared performances.

SWANSTON STREET CELEBRATE LOCAL TALENT NOMINATE FOR THE 2014 MELBOURNE AWARDS The Melbourne Awards celebrate our Melburnians who have contributed to the city’s success, highlighting the inspirational achievements of those who go above and beyond for the benefit of Melbourne.

The program also recognises one outstanding individual as the Melburnian of the Year. The city’s highest honour is presented to an inspirational role model who has made a substantial contribution in their chosen field and to the greater community.

The program has celebrated many outstanding individuals and organisations over the past decade, highlighting the unique stories that make Melbourne a better place to live, visit and do business.

Park Ranger Sean Willmore is among them. He was the winner for Contribution to Sustainability by an Individual in 2013. Recognising a need to support Park Rangers in the field, Sean established The Thin Green Line Foundation. As the current president of the International Ranger Federation, Sean inspires young Melburnians through school visits and storytelling in his ‘ranger in danger’ series to promote the work rangers do around the world to protect our wildlife.

There are awards open under the following categories: CONTRIBUTION TO SUSTAINABILITY CONTRIBUTION TO COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION TO PROFILE

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Performances will be on at the Kensington Scout Hall, 55 McCracken Street Kensington from Thursday 15 May to Sunday 24 May, in partnership with The Torque Show and the 6th Melbourne Scout Group.

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Design a good street and you design a good city

Park Ranger Sean receives his contribution to Sustainability Award L to R: Lord Mayor Robert Doyle, Sean Willmore, Deputy Lord Mayor Susan Riley.

DO YOU KNOW AN INSPIRATIONAL MELBURNIAN? Nominations open 30 April.

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RETAIL RENAISSANCE

Since the late 1800s, four generations of the Jackson family have been an intrinsic part of our city trading lifestyle.

‘We have a strong sense of pride when we reflect on our involvement and contribution to city trading,’ said David Jackson.

The Jackson family has traded under the Jackson name and also as Drews specialising in quality leather goods. Drews was the longest serving retailer in the Manchester Unity building, serving there for 55 years.

In their own building on the corner of Swanston and Little Collins Street, they have worked with architect Shelley Roberts to redesign and upgrade that section of Swanston Street.

During his time, David has seen many positive changes in the city.

We have a strong sense of pride when we reflect on our involvement and contribution to city trading.

‘Over the years Melbourne city has become known for its arcades and laneways. This has drawn people from around the world to sample the culture, trading and restaurants,’ said David.

David has been an energetic advocate for revitalising the city shopping experience.

‘Melbourne city has always been about retail. It’s one of the things that attracts people to Melbourne and in particular to the city offerings.’

David’s efforts and those of others are leading to an increase in the variety of high end retail and city living.

L to R: Lord Mayor Robert Doyle and David Jackson cutting the ribbon in the new shop front.

‘We would like to see a lot more shops upgraded to attract restaurants and cafes and bigger name retailers. We believe this would complement and make great use of the ‘no traffic zone’ drawing more people into the city.’

We have always fostered entrepreneurs and enterprises ensuring infrastructure and programs support business successes and city revitalisation. Early schemes such as Postcode 3000 encouraged city living and current activities such as the 24 Hour City Policy and the new Melbourne Retail and Hospitality Strategy 2013—17 are working to lead positive change.

For David it’s about continuing to build on the successes so far.

‘I would like to see in the future, a cleaner and safer city and Swanston Street having the reputation and persona of Collins Street,’ he said.

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A SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLE

Do you live in an apartment? You are not alone. With 70 per cent of our residents enjoying a vertical lifestyle, we are encouraging high rise residents to think about sustainable living through our programs.

Future Melbourne (Environment) Committee Chair, Councillor Arron Wood says that the City of Melbourne is recognised as a global leader in sustainability and one of the reasons for this is our willingness to try innovative new solutions.

COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER AT DOCKLANDS

‘... the number of people living in apartments is steadily growing, residents will continue to look for ways to make positive changes and reduce their environmental impact...’

Exciting times are ahead for the Docklands community as our new world class community hub, Library at The Dock, opens its doors in May. Innovative and contemporary, Library at The Dock will offer much for everyone, welcoming people into the new heart of Docklands.

‘One of the biggest challenges we face as a capital city council is the amount of landfill we produce, so we are always looking at new ways to reduce and improve recycling.’

‘We are the first Victorian municipality to trial an initiative called Green Money Recycling Rewards. It’s exclusive to households in Docklands and Southbank and residents are offered recycling points that can be reclaimed as discounts and special offers. It has already proved popular with more than 1300 residents activating a Green Money account and 200 rewards have already been redeemed,’ said Cr Wood.

Another program to help apartment owners, residents and managers is Smart Blocks.

Smart Blocks is a national program assisting apartment owners and building managers to save money by improving energy efficiency or using renewable energy.

The interactive, online toolkit helps uncover the benefits of building improvements, such as installing solar panels or upgrading lighting, and the steps to get a project approved.

BEING ENERGY EFFICIENT CAN • increase the value of your property • reduce environmental impacts • reduce operational costs

‘With the number of people living in apartments steadily growing, residents will continue to look for ways to make positive changes and reduce their environmental impact. We are proud to contribute to the sustainability of our community through these programs,’ said Cr Wood.

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Catherine Chan, a Docklands resident for six years, is thrilled about Library at The Dock opening.

‘I live right across from the building and have been eagerly watching the construction progress. I am so happy about the opening. My botanical art class will be there as well as Tai Chi and it’s nice to think I can sit back with a good book and enjoy the harbour views,’ she said.

The Library at The Dock fulfils a vision for environmental excellence by creating one of Melbourne’s most sustainable civic landmarks.

Library at The Dock is a harmonious blend of library and civic centre. The three-storey design will offer a traditional library collection, digital content, free WiFi, a recording studio, creative editing suite, community meeting spaces, study areas, performance venue for over 120 people as well as a gallery space.

Library at The Dock also boasts impressive views of Victoria Harbour and it’s just a quick tram ride from the city.

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as specialised cross laminated timber construction using a combination of engineered timber and reclaimed hardwood. The project is aiming for a six-star Green Star rating from the Green Building Council of Australia. The facility is an example of the City of Melbourne’s commitment to deliver new services for our growing population, while still actively reducing our environmental impacts and being carbon neutral.

Next to Library at The Dock will be the soon-to-open Community Hub at the Dock and will include a community boating hub, family services, maternal and child health services, consulting rooms, playgroup room, outdoor playground, group program space, and a large multi-purpose room.

Library at The Dock is being delivered through a tri-partnership between the City of Melbourne, Lend Lease and Places Victoria and is a key infrastructure project from the Docklands Community and Place Plan.

Library at The Dock opens in May and is located on the waterfront at Dock Square where Bourke Street meets Collins Street.

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100 RESILIENT CITIES INAUGURAL MEMBERS 1.

Ashkelon (Israel)

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Bangkok (Thailand)

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Boulder (USA)

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Bristol (United Kingdom)

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Byblos (Lebanon)

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Christchurch (New Zealand)

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Da Nang (Vietnam)

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Dakar (Senegal)

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Durban (South Africa)

‘... the City of Melbourne’s proximity to the community and strong reputation, put us in a prime position to plan, lead, facilitate and educate for change.’

10. El Paso (USA) 11.

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Glasgow (United Kingdom)

12. Jacksonville (USA) 13. Los Angeles (USA) 14. Mandalay (Myanmar) 15. Medellín (Columbia) 16. Melbourne (Australia) 17. Mexico City (Mexico) 18. New Orleans (USA) 19. New York City (USA) 20. Norfolk (USA) 21. Porto-Alegre (Brazil) 22. Quito (Ecuador)

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23. Ramallah (Palestine) 24. Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) 25. Rome (Italy) 26. Rotterdam (Netherlands) 27. Alameda (USA)

What is resilience? And what does it mean when you talk about resilience in relation to a city? Is it a useful way to describe a city’s strengths and aspirations? Or just the latest buzz word in the common lexicon?

The word resilience can mean different things to different people. Resilience can be a kind of toughness, or an ability to cope, to learn and to recover and move on.

Future Melbourne (Environment) Committee Chair, Councillor Arron Wood, drills down to semantics when talking about the definitions of ‘resilience’ and ‘sustainability’. ‘Sustainability isn’t just about tree hugging. The ability to be sustainable and go on forever also applies to the economy, transport and government, just as resilience describes the ability to withstand shocks, whether they are natural or man-made.’

Both ‘resilience’ and ‘sustainability’ are equally as important to the liveability and prosperity of a city. However, resilience became the word of the moment when Melbourne was invited to be one of the first members of the Rockefeller Foundation’s 100 Resilient Cities Centennial Challenge, late last year.

The challenge, devised to mark the centenary of the private, philanthropic organisation, founded in 1913 by US oil magnate John D. Rockefeller, will see the

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foundation spread US$100 million across a selected network of 100 cities to help them respond to the shocks and stresses of today’s challenging climate.

‘... resilience and ‘sustainability’ are equally as important to the liveability and prosperity of a city.’

Melbourne was one of 400 cities, across six continents, to apply, and one of 33 cities to be selected in the first wave of the program.

The CEO of 100 Resilient Cities, Michael Berkowitz, said city selection was based in part on the common values of a strong dedication to collaboration, public engagement and active participation in peer networks. ‘We designed this program to support your resilience goals and vision, and are dedicated to delivering you some of the world’s best resources so that you

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can accomplish it,’ said Mr Berkowitz.

28. Berkeley (USA)

The Rockefeller Foundation’s ultimate goal is to catalyse global change. Members of the 100 Resilient Cities receive four levels of support from the Rockefeller Foundation:

29. Oakland (USA)

1. Funding to hire a Chief Resilience Officer.

33. Vejle (Denmark)

2. Support to develop a resilience strategy.

Highlighted cities are also members of the C40 network of global cities.

3. A platform of services to support implementation.

4. Membership of the likeminded network of 100 Resilient Cities.

That the foundation chose to focus on cities to achieve its goal is of little surprise.

While the concept of resilience is a global concern, it is often cities, rather than nations, which lead the way when it comes to lasting change.

‘As a local government authority the City of Melbourne’s proximity to the community and strong reputation, put us in a prime position to plan, lead, facilitate and educate for change,’ said Cr Wood.

‘Our experience in the development of long-term strategies, our multi awardwinning programs and our active participation in global city networks have all helped increase Melbourne’s exposure on the international stage,’ said Cr Wood.

30. San Francisco (USA) 31. Semarang (Indonesia) 32. Surat (India)

‘To be selected for the 100 Resilient Cities program is a great achievement for Melbourne and an endorsement of our work to date.’

As a member of the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, the City of Melbourne has access to a coalition of 63 major cities committed to acting locally and collaboratively to address climate change.

The Lord Mayor Robert Doyle has actively fostered global inter-city relationships through his attendance of events such as the inaugural CityLab summit in New York in 2013, where more than 300 global city leaders met to discuss urban solutions for global challenges.

Melbourne was also one of just 10 cities acknowledged at the C40 and Siemens City Climate Leadership awards ceremony

in London in 2013. The City of Melbourne beat major capital cities such as New York and Berlin to win an award for one of our most progressive sustainability programs, 1200 Buildings, which encourages the retrofitting of older buildings to make them more environmentally friendly.

In addition to these global opportunities, the City of Melbourne now has a collection of strategies aimed at helping the city adapt to and mitigate climate change, while striving to maintain liveability. These include: • Zero Net Emissions by 2020: Outlines our goal to become a carbon neutral city by 2020, work in collaboration with key stakeholders, promote energy efficiency and offsetting, and achieve 25 per cent renewable energy by 2018.

• Climate Change Adaptation Strategy: Identifies the city’s key risks from climate change and articulates our approach to address these risks.

• Total Watermark – City as a Catchment: Details how integrated water cycle management can help address the issues of flooding, reduced rainfall and promote stormwater harvesting.

• Urban Forest Strategy: Illustrates how doubling the city’s canopy cover from 22 per cent to 40 per cent could mitigate temperature rises and reduce the urban heat island effect created by the high concentration of buildings and paved surfaces.

• Open Space Strategy: A plan for current and future public green spaces, which can tolerate the effects of climate change, including drought, water restrictions and extreme weather.

Today we are already well on our way to becoming a resilient city, as evidenced by the city’s response to the heatwaves of January and February this year. Plane trees withered in the streets, parks and gardens dried out in the sun and the electricity grid struggled as people turned to fans and air conditioning units for relief. It was evidence of a city stretched to its limits.

Melbourne is a city at the forefront of the burgeoning resilience movement.

But Melbourne withstood the shock and rebounded. New trees, regularly planted across the municipality in consultation with local neighbourhoods, coped with the heat. Stressed plants and gardens survived thanks to harvested stormwater, as outlined in the Total Watermark Strategy.

Our reliance on fossil fuels is also going down, taking pressure off the grid, thanks to the increased uptake of solar panel installation and commercial building retrofits – actions advocated in Zero Net Emissions by 2020, the Climate Change Adaptation Strategy and the work undertaken through the 1200 Buildings program.

Melbourne is a city at the forefront of the burgeoning resilience movement. We take this role seriously and will continue to work closely with local, national and international groups, because a resilient city is a better city in which to work, live and play.

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Dreamworks Animation Exhibition

1 APR TO 6 APR DESIGN MATTERS - MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL DESIGN WEEK Arts Centre Melbourne will be transformed into a design hub, hosting a week-long festival of landmark events to highlight the best of design. The week will include a series of public exhibitions and events, workshops and design symposiums.

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MELBOURNE 2014 - AUSTRALASIAN POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES GAMES

BUDDHA’S DAY

The Australasian Police and Emergency Services Games will see over 3,000 competitors from eligible police and emergency services agencies throughout Australasia participate in over 50 sports at some of Melbourne’s best sporting venues.

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JET SET MELBOURNE - CITY GALLERY

Melbourne International Design Week

Buddha’s Day

Jet Set Melbourne explores the introduction of the international airport in the 1960s and the years leading up to the airport’s opening. The slow unfurling of Melbourne’s wings forced its residents to reimagine themselves and their city with unexpected results.

Buddha’s Day is a unique annual event which celebrates Melbourne’s diverse multicultural society. Running over two days, the festival commemorates the birth of the Buddha, one of the most significant days of the Buddhist calendar, and promotes harmony in our community.

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The annual Swiss Festival features traditional and modern Swiss practices such as singing, dancing and yodeling.

Among the highlights are performances by the Swiss Carnival Band, the Swiss Kiwi Yodel Group from New Zealand and the Yodel Choir of Victoria.

Dutch Orange Day is a family friendly one day cultural festival which showcases Dutch culture, food and music. The festival coincides with the national holiday in the Netherlands celebrating the birthday of the Dutch king. Come and enjoy the Dutch food and atmosphere. Entry is free and dress in orange.

10 APR TO 5 OCT DREAMWORKS ANIMATION: THE EXHIBITION In a world premiere event, the studio that brought you the animated classics of Shrek, Madagascar and Kung Fu Panda is offering unprecedented access to its extraordinary archive, in DreamWorks Animation: The Exhibition at ACMI.

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LEST WE FORGET 25 APRIL

ANZAC DAY

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DAVID MCDIARMID: WHEN THIS YOU SEE REMEMBER ME

MELBOURNE WINTER MASTERPIECES

The work of David McDiarmid encompasses the histories of art, craft, fashion, music, sex, gay liberation and identity. Charting the shifts in politics, individual and community expression that unfolded from the 1970s, this exhibition reveals McDiarmid’s artistic and grassroots political response to the impact of HIV and AIDS.

Drawn from the magnificent collection of Italian art in the Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid, this exhibition showcases over 100 works reflecting the taste of the Spanish Royal Court whose Kings and courtiers avidly collected Italian art. The exhibition features more than 70 Italian masters including Raphael, Correggio and Titian.

KLM DUTCH ORANGE DAY

6 APR SWISS FESTIVAL

9 MAY TO 31 AUGUST

12 MAY TO 18 MAY LAW WEEK 2014 Discover how the law affects us all by joining in the festival of ideas, discussions and events that is Law Week. Take a behind the scenes look at our legal system, visit our courts, see mock trials or find legal answers. Law Week has something for everyone.

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4 APR TO 6 APR AUSTRALIAN FITNESS AND HEALTH EXPO All the latest gear, equipment, nutrition, classes, competitions and fitness techniques will be on offer plus local and international trainers. Not to be missed!

13 APR HERALD SUN/CITYCLINK RUN FOR THE KIDS

19 APR AND 4, 18 MAY Melbourne Winter Masterpieces

27 MAY TO 3 JUN RECONCILIATION WEEK

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT

SPORT

Victoria’s biggest fun run is back, raising much needed funds for The Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. Last year 35,000 runners raised $2 million and hope to go even bigger in 2014. Choose the 15km super course including the Domain Tunnel and Bolte Bridge or 5km family friendly course.

MELBOURNE CONVERSATIONS Melbourne Conversations is a series of free talks on current and challenging issues that influence Melbourne’s intellectual culture, creativity, liveability and sustainability. We also have a few extra-special things in store.

Australian Fitness and Health Expo

Reconciliation week is a time to share histories, cultures and achievements with lots of events on offer. Check out the free concert at Federation Square on Tuesday 27 May featuring performances from singers Casey Donovan, Dave Arden and Christine Ward.

Brought to you by Reconciliation Victoria and the City of Melbourne.

Discover all that’s happening in melbourne at melbourne.vic.gov.au/whatson

ANZ CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON MELBOURNE VIXENS HOME GAMES The Melbourne Vixens are ready to take the competition to the next level. With a mixture of experience and exuberant youth, the Melbourne Vixens are helping the Victorian side to remain in the top echelon of teams competing in the world’s best netball league.

11 MAY WOMEN IN SUPER MOTHER’S DAY CLASSIC Mother’s Day Classic - walk or run for breast cancer research and support and remember those touched by breast cancer.

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Community feedback into play spaces and concept designs is an important part of the process

MAKING CENSUS OF OURCITY

OVER THE LAST DECADE, THE CITY OF MELBOURNE HAS EXPERIENCED CONSIDERABLE POPULATION AND EMPLOYMENT GROWTH AND ONGOING URBAN DEVELOPMENT.

Step inside what you think you know about your city and learn some unexpected facts and figures sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ last Census and our own Census of Land Use and Employment 2012 Summary Report.

3% 4% 5% 8%

28%

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

RESIDENTIAL

27%

CITY SPACE

OFFICE

120,000

Our playground renewal work is ongoing, with last year’s upgrade of Flagstaff Gardens playground, and the Return to Royal Park project with its welcoming play space to be opened later in December.

Want to visit a playground? You can locate more than 40 playgrounds by visiting the City of Melbourne interactive map.

Community feedback into play spaces and concept designs is an important part

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FOR PLAYGROUND LOCATIONS, VISIT

www.bit.ly/MELBplaygrounds

52%

OF OUR RESIDENTS WERE AGED BETWEEN 20 AND 34

JOB GROWTH SINCE 2002

8 MILLION M

2

BUILT SPACE INCREASED

48%

*

OF MUNICIPALITY RESIDENTS WERE BORN OVERSEAS

RESIDENTIAL VS OFFICE SPACE RESIDENTIAL

84%

OFFICE

5,489,512m2

27%

4,090,792m2 2,975,837m

2002

of the process and has been essential for the future development of playgrounds such as Princes Park and Bellair Street ‘Skinny Park’.

All this feedback and planning ensure that we are providing playgrounds and spaces that fit into our beautiful landscapes and generations to come are able to enjoy the benefits.

OUTDOOR, SPORTS AND RECREATION

PARKS AND RESERVES

Outdoor playgrounds are a wonderful part of childhood and we recognise that well-designed playgrounds keep children healthy and happy.

‘Princes Park playground has been our favourite. It’s the place we’ve had Mothers’ group, Christmas parties and those special play dates. It’s a decent walk for us, about 2 km, but it’s such a lovely park that’s good fun and I am excited about its future renewal.’

*

UNUSED

25%

CHILD’S PLAY For Mel Yuan and her two young boys, outdoor play at Princes Park playground is an important time of their day.

RETAIL

WE’RE YOUNG, DIVERSE AND GROWING.

2

2006

2012

2002

‘... it’s such a lovely park that’s good fun and I am excited about its future renewal.’

30,451

92%

2012

58,395 5113 53,282

STUDENT APARTMENTS RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS

FOR A RANGE OF CLUE REPORTS VISIT

www.bit.ly/MELBclue

4,152,078m2 4,636,584m2 5,257,870m2

2002

RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS

*MUNICIPALITY RESIDENTS WERE ASSOCIATED WITH

2006

2012

CAFES AND RESTAURANTS 2012 2006 2002

2078 1536 1221

207 138 121

ANCESTRIES

DIFFERENT COUNTRIES

LANGUAGES SPOKEN OTHER THAN ENGLISH * Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2011 Census of Population and Housing

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YOUR CITY OF MELBOURNE MAGAZINE

A CITY FOR PEOPLE

YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD

KEEPING

Freezing mornings, scorching afternoons, blustery days, we have all been through them but for some they pose a significant threat.

SAFE

Over the past few years, Melbourne has experienced extreme weather leaving vulnerable people at risk.

PEOPLE

Future Melbourne (People City) Committee Chair, Councillor Richard Foster said, ‘We recognise this and are actively working to keep our community safe and healthy during these periods. We have a network

of service providers and outreach agencies that regularly check on vulnerable people to minimise environmental related illness and injury.’

Extreme weather conditions have wide reaching impacts and the City of Melbourne currently has heatwave strategies that help the community. We are also extending this work into other types of extreme weather conditions.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT

www.bit.ly/MELBheatwave

MAKING A DIFFERENCE Have you ever thought about shouting a coffee for someone you may never see or know? That’s exactly what the suspended coffee society is all about.

A GREAT

‘It’s a simple concept, a cafe signs up to the program from our website and displays program posters. Then anyone can come in, buy their own coffee and buy another for someone else. The cafe then suspends that coffee until someone with a redemption coffee card comes in and it can be anyone in need,’ said Declan Jacobs, founder of the initiative.

‘... anyone can come in, buy their own coffee and buy another for someone else.’

The program runs from a website page and has quickly grown in a year with suspended coffee societies opening up in Sydney, Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane.

‘It has just exploded around Melbourne. In 12 months we now have 116 cafes involved and want to reach over 200 by the end of the year. People can get the cards from various agencies such as St Vincent de Paul or The Salvation Army and some of the cafes also have them.’

NEIGHBOUROOD Lauren has a coffee ready for those in need at Quists Coffee, one of the many cafes around Melbourne who are part of the growing suspended coffee society.

‘I am delighted by the generosity of people and cafe business owners. In its first year 5,000 suspended coffees have been given to people in need. Some cafes have even stored up some of the coffee costs and given people a meal or a cold drink instead.

‘This is a program that helps people in need enjoy Melbourne’s great local cafe culture,’ said Declan.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT

www.suspendedcoffeemelbourne.com.au

HOMELESSNESS STRATEGY 2014-17 The City of Melbourne is committed to provide pathways out of homelessness. Recently our research report, Living Rough in Melbourne – StreetCount13, provided an insight into the complex social, economic and health challenges faced by people sleeping rough. It has helped to inform the first draft of the City of Melbourne’s Homelessness Strategy 2014—17. The strategy will provide us with direction for future work and actions to respond to homelessness issues over the next four years.

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Future Melbourne (Major Projects) Lord Mayor Robert Doyle is passionate about supporting pathways out of homelessness.

‘We must always remember that there are some Melburnians who have never had a fair go, who for reasons beyond their control, have found themselves without a place to call home.

We need to continue to work to break the cycle,’ said the Lord Mayor.

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‘Our bedroom is underneath the roof garden and is always much cooler than the other rooms no matter how hot it gets ...’

Discovering a rooftop garden with Jane and Michael Poynter.

North Melbourne resident and photographer Jane Poynter and husband Michael applied their passion for green living to their home renovation in 2012, becoming one of the first to have a roof garden in their neighbourhood.

Why did you decide to construct a roof garden?

When we sat and thought about our renovation, we quickly realised that our green ideas were central to the build. Some people do it the other way round, then run out of funds when it comes to energy efficient design, for us it was front and centre.

When it came to the garden we did a lot of research into the work of organisations such as CSIRO and Burnley and we used a company specialising in green roofs.

How was the garden constructed?

It all started in October 2012 with the builders and the green roof specialists reinforcing the roof, water proofing the garden bed and fitting an irrigation system with a 1000 litre water tank. They had to use a crane to unload the specialised potting mix. I planted 90 succulents and they have grown so much that I can see them overhanging the roof from the street.

What difference has the roof garden made?

Our bedroom is underneath the roof garden and is always much cooler than the other rooms no matter how hot it gets. The whole roof can be walked on so we have made an application to create a deck next to the garden to enjoy it more.

I’ve had lots of neighbours interested in the roof garden. I would like to think that it has kick started a whole neighbourhood of roof gardens so that we can all enjoy a more pleasant environment.

What do you love about your neighbourhood?

In North Melbourne we are so close to the city and the Queen Victoria Market.

Everything is convenient, plus the area is very neighbourly, there’s a street party every year. It’s a wonderful lifestyle.

The Growing Green Guide is Australia’s first guide explaining how to design, create and manage green roofs, walls and facades.

DOWNLOAD THE GROWING GREEN GUIDE AT growinggreenguide.org

Canopy is Melbourne’s green roof networking forum for people interested in meeting others and learning more about green roofs, walls and facades.

Sign up to be notified of events canopy@melbourne.vic.gov.au

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MELBOURNE LOVE

YOUR COUNCIL

1000

VOLUNTEERING FACTS

A HISTORY OF HELPING

VOLUNTEERS HAVE BEEN PART OF THE TOURISM MELBOURNE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM SINCE IT STARTED IN 1989

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Discover why Cooks’ Cottage volunteer Chandra thinks he has the best role in Melbourne Every Tuesday, when Chandra Silva welcomes visitors to historical Cooks’ Cottage dressed in period costume, he is beaming from ear to ear knowing he has one of the best roles in Melbourne.

‘I love volunteering at Cooks’ Cottage.

My family and I used to visit Cooks’ Cottage regularly so when the volunteer advertisement came up I jumped at the chance,’ said Chandra.

‘... it’s a humbling experience meeting so many visitors and talking to them about our history.’

Chandra is one of our most dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers, also volunteering with our healthy ageing team, Tourism Melbourne’s Cruise Ship Program and has plans to volunteer at the new Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Centre when it opens later this year.

THANK YOU

While Chandra spent much of his earlier working life travelling in Europe, he loves Melbourne.

‘It’s got such a cosmopolitan feel, the enthusiasm for sports is great and the endless food choices from around the world is wonderful. It’s also a very safe city, I encourage visitors to walk around and experience why Melbourne is the world’s most liveable city,’ said Chandra.

TOURISM MELBOURNE’S LONGEST SERVING VOLUNTEER, DIANE McCANCE, WHO IS STILL VOLUNTEERING!

87 20 OLDEST

YOUNGEST

National Volunteer Week 12 to 18 May National Volunteer Week celebrates volunteers and the impact they have to change lives and communities.

Deputy Lord Mayor Susan Riley

Future Melbourne (Major Projects) Committee Chair

Future Melbourne (Marketing Melbourne) Committee Deputy Chair

9658 9658 lordmayor@melbourne.vic.gov.au

9658 9043 susan.riley@melbourne.vic.gov.au

Cr Richard Foster

Cr Ken Ong

Future Melbourne (People City) Committee Chair

Future Melbourne (Planning) Committee Chair

9658 9056 richard.foster@melbourne.vic.gov.au

9658 9704 ken.ong@melbourne.vic.gov.au

Cr Rohan Leppert

Cr Beverley Pinder-Mortimer

Future Melbourne (Arts and Culture) Committee Chair

Future Melbourne (Marketing Melbourne) Committee Chair

9658 9051 rohan.leppert@melbourne.vic.gov.au

9658 9038 beverley.pinder-mortimer@melbourne.vic.gov.au

Cr Kevin Louey

Cr Jackie Watts

Future Melbourne (Economic Development) Committee Chair, Docklands Coordination Committee Co-Chair

Future Melbourne (Knowledge City) Committee Chair 9658 8580 jackie.watts@melbourne.vic.gov.au

9658 9170 or mobile 0413 960 811 kevin.louey@melbourne.vic.gov.au

Cr Stephen Mayne

Cr Arron Wood

Future Melbourne (Finance and Governance) Committee Chair

Future Melbourne (Environment) Committee Chair

9658 9636 or mobile 0412 106 241 stephen.mayne@melbourne.vic.gov.au

9658 9630 arron.wood@melbourne.vic.gov.au

Cr Cathy Oke

Postal address for all councillors

Future Melbourne (Transport) Committee Chair

City of Melbourne, GPO Box 1603, Melbourne VIC 3001

9658 9086 cathy.oke@melbourne.vic.gov.au

Fax for all councillors 03 9658 9613

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT

www.volunteeringaustralia.org

IN BRIEF MUSIC FOR MELBOURNE

TICK TOCK

In May we would love to hear what you think of our new draft music strategy.

The new strategy will be part of developing a city that is creative and prosperous.

When you turn your clocks back from daylight savings on Sunday 6 April remember to change your smoke alarm batteries. For residents who receive Home and Community Care services, we can provide help changing batteries and smoke alarms.

For more information call 9658 9542 or visit mfb.vic.gov.au

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‘I have had some very special moments volunteering, it’s a humbling experience meeting so many visitors and talking to them about our history and the wonderful Melbourne sights they can enjoy. I even had a brush with fame after I had a good chat with a very friendly man and his family who turned out to be Judge Ian ‘Dicko’ Dickson from Australian Idol.’

The City of Melbourne says thank you to all our fabulous volunteers for their tireless great work!

melbourne.vic.gov.au/music

ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS ACROSS SIX TOURISM SERVICES.

The Right Honourable Lord Mayor Robert Doyle

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COUNCIL MEETINGS

Ever wanted to volunteer?

Now’s your chance The 20th International AIDS Conference is the biggest health related conference in the world and depends on the support of approximately 1,000 volunteers to ensure its success.

This year the conference will be hosted at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 20 to 25 July, so it’s your chance to be involved.

Register at www.aids2014.org from 1 April.

All committee meetings are held in: Council Meeting Room, Level 2 Melbourne Town Hall, Swanston Street, Melbourne, except the Docklands Coordination Committee, which is held at: Goods Shed, 710 Collins Street, Docklands, Melbourne.

All council meetings are held in: Council Chamber, (Public Gallery, Level 3) Melbourne Town Hall, Swanston Street, Melbourne.

On occasion, council meetings are rescheduled or special meetings of the committees and council are called.

For upcoming council and committee meeting dates and times, visit melbourne.vic.gov.au Changes to the meeting schedule are published at melbourne.vic.gov.au and on the notice board at the front of the Melbourne Town Hall administration building.

APRIL 2014 Future Melbourne Committee Tuesday 1 April

5.30pm

Future Melbourne Committee Tuesday 8 April

5.30pm

Council

5.30pm

Tuesday 29 April

MAY 2014 Future Melbourne Committee Tuesday 6 May

5.30pm

Future Melbourne Committee Tuesday 13 May

5.30pm

Council

5.30pm

Tuesday 27 May

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WIN!

YOUR OFFER

NORTH MELBOURNE SHOE REPAIRS

‘I learnt the trade from my father back in Austria and he learnt it from his father, so it’s a real family craft. I set up my first business in the city in 1986 and then decided to expand into a more spacious shop front in North Melbourne,’ said owner Manfred Schopf ‘I renovated the shop myself and the lounge room has been set up to display and sell high end, well-made shoes that I know will last a long time.’

‘Because we take time with our work and specialise in quality craftsmanship, people make special trips out to see us. We have people coming in from all over Melbourne and interstate for our work. I also have a couple of Melbourne personalities that regularly visit us such as local actor Sigrid Thornton.’

Manfred was recently awarded one of the Lord Mayor’s Commendations.

‘I was really happy to receive the award.

It’s a great way to celebrate Melbourne’s small business community and highlight the speciality skills that many of us have.’

North Melbourne Shoe Repairs is located at 64 Errol Street, North Melbourne

MELBOURNE GRANTS

Photo © Donna Stevens

Stepping into Manfred’s shop with its retro quality fittings, comfy lounges and well-made leather shoes is a delightful experience, reminiscent of an earlier time.

North Melbourne Shoe Repairs is offering $100 off shoe repairs or a pair of JefferyWest shoes.

For your chance to win, tell us: ‘What city do Jeffrey-West shoes come from?’

Send your response to manfredslounge@ gmail.com by 10 April.

Only the winner will be notified.

View all grants and sponsorship opportunities at www.bit.ly/MELBgrants

TRIENNIAL ARTS GRANTS NOW OPEN

MAKE YOUR GREAT IDEA COME TO LIFE

CONTRIBUTE TO OUR PROSPEROUS CITY

Do you have an exciting, entertaining, bold or innovative program or festival?

Do you have an idea to help make our city great? Why not apply for one of our arts or community grants?

Contribute to our prosperous city through our precinct program. The program provides annual financial support to recognised precinct trader associations.

Applications close 29 April.

Help enhance Melbourne’s cultural identity through our Triennial Arts Grants Program.

The program provides three-yearly funding for organisations and festivals. Applications are open for 2015—17 funding and will close on 14 April 2014.

Applications open on 5 May and close 16 June. The annual arts grants cover arts and Indigenous arts projects. Community grants are for not-for-profit organisations, including sports organisations.

Information, guidelines and application forms are available at enterprisemelbourne.com.au

The businesses featured on this page are all recipients of the Lord Mayor’s commendations. The commendations recognise the long-term commitment and contribution to the City of Melbourne by Melbourne’s small business proprietors and family-run businesses.

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