Current projects

These projects help us and plan for the future. Find out more about how these projects manage growth and change in the City of Yarra. 

  • Road with tram going down the middle and shops down the side
    Activity Centre Planning

    We are introducing Design and Development Overlays into our planning scheme to control the heights and setbacks of future buildings.

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    Alphington Paper Mill

    This 16.5 hectare site in Alphington is being transformed into a new residential precinct with shops, offices, open spaces and community facilities.

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  • An artists impression of what the Fitzroy Gasworks redevelopment will look like.
    Fitzroy Gasworks site redevelopment

    The Victorian Government is planning to redevelop the former Fitzroy Gasworks site, located at 433 Smith Street. The proposed redevelopment will include new housing, a senior high school, a sports centre and open space.

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  • Heidelberg Road with cars and trucks on the road passing by shopfronts
    Heidelberg Road Local Area Plan

    Yarra Council, along with Darebin City Council, is preparing a high-level local area plan (LAP) for Heidelberg Road between Merri and the Darebin Creeks.

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  • Black M and 9 letters with yellow blue and green tips
    Melbourne 9 (M9)

    Melbourne (M9) is a collaborative partnership between nine inner Melbourne councils that work together to advocate for projects and issues of common interest.

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  • Liveable Yarra Logo
    Liveable Yarra

    The Liveable Yarra project was an extensive community consultation which is helping to inform the rewrite of the Yarra Planning Scheme.

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  • Boat on Yarra river
    Yarra River Corridor Strategy

    We are working with state government on permanent planning controls to ensure that future development will not encroach into the river corridor.

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