March 2004

2004-03-08

First meeting held of representatives from Bodies Corporate in Oxford Street, Collingwood, in response to concerns about plans presented to City of Yarra by Malvernway and Davgab (for developers Banco) for a multi-story mixed use development on Smith and Little Oxford Streets, Collingwood. Agree the group be named 'Oxford Street Action Group' and hold a public meeting.

2004-03-15

Richard Wynne MP, State Member for Richmond, writes to local residents and businesses objecting to the proposed development for these reasons: its scale; selective use of Melbourne 2030 principles; deleterious effect on surrounding heritage buildings and streetscape; overshadowing and overlook of neighbourhood properties; and inappropriate size of Little Oxford Street to support increased traffic.

2004-03-22

'Oxford Street Action Group' holds public meeting at Vibe Cafe on Smith Street, Fitzroy, in response to concerns about Banco's planning application and to discuss fighting the proposal. Meeting is addressed by Richard Wynne MP, State Member for Richmond; Deborah Di Natale, Mackillop Ward Councillor, City of Yarra; and Geoff Barbour, Fitzroy Residents Association. All state their objections to the proposed development. Almost 100 concerned local residents and business owners from Fitzroy and Collingwood attend and agree to formalise an action group. Nominations sought to form a committee.