Photo: David Hannah
Drawing inspiration from the laneways of Europe, this project uses vines to shade a laneway on a busy campus – a simple approach that could be replicated throughout Melbourne.
Running through the University of Melbourne’s Southbank campus, the Printmakers Laneways connect Dodds Street to Sturt Street and serve only as pedestrian thoroughfares.
This greening project has transformed one of the laneways into shady green space that is enjoyed by students and members of the public.
The project includes:
The Printmakers Lane project provide a range of benefits, including:
The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.
We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future.