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                    New open space

                    A small group of people sitting together in a large open space.
                    City of Melbourne is turning roadway into open spaces to accommodate a growing city and to mitigate the impacts of climate change.

                    ​Read about recent projects that are increasing open space across the city.

                    • Birrarung Trial Floating Wetlands

                      City of Melbourne has installed floating wetlands in the Yarra River as part of a trial funded by the Victorian Government.
                    • Dodds Street Linear Park

                      New green space is on the way for Southbank as we convert roadway into public open space in the heart of Melbourne’s arts precinct.
                    • Elizabeth Street south streetscape improvements

                      The City of Melbourne has completed streetscape improvement works on the southern end of Elizabeth Street between Flinders Street and Flinders Lane. The project commenced in February 2021 and was completed in mid-August 2021.
                    • Enterprize Park Landscape Upgrade

                      Works to upgrade the landscape at Enterprize Park, located on the north side of the Yarra River between Sealife Aquarium and Queensbridge Street are complete.
                    • Fawkner Park upgrade

                      Fawkner Park is one of Melbourne’s most popular parks, with over 9000 people enjoying the space every day.
                    • Future public open space

                      The City of Melbourne is creating a new 1.75 hectare public open space in the heart of the city.
                    • Greenline Project

                      We’re transforming the north bank of the Yarra River – Birrarung into an unmissable, bucket-list destination for locals and visitors.
                    • JJ Holland Park projects

                      JJ Holland Park on Kensington Road covers more than 10 hectares and is home to a number of facilities, ovals and other spaces.
                    • Lincoln Square

                      Lincoln Square is a significant local open space in Carlton, in the heart of Melbourne’s Innovation District, valued by residents, local workers, students and visitors for its mature trees, sunny lawns and gathering spaces.
                    • Little Lonsdale Street streetscape upgrade

                      We’re making it safer for people to move around Little Lonsdale Street with new pedestrian and road safety upgrades between Queen and Swanston streets.
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