May 2004

2004-05-01

CAG representatives host City of Yarra's Mayor, Kay Meadows and Councillor Judy Morton (Chair of the Planning Committee), for a 'walk through' of Smith and Little Oxford Streets. Balcony inspection undertaken from adjacent Foy & Gibson buildings to assess the impact of the proposed development on surrounding areas.

2004-05-01 and 2004-05-02

CAG representatives hit Smith Street to seek signatures on petitions and proforma letters.

2004-05-05

Period for lodging objections about planning application to City of Yarra closes. Council receives a record 1500 objections.

2004-05-11

CAG issues media release - 'Over 1000 objections lodged against Banco development'.

2004-05-25

CAG representatives host City of Yarra Councillor Deborah Di Natale, and Council planning officers Mary Osman and Cassandra McMaster for a 'walk through' along Smith and Little Oxford Streets. Balcony inspection undertaken from adjacent Foy & Gibson buildings and Smith Street's Patersons Building to assess the impact of the proposed development on surrounding areas.

2004-05-26

CAG representatives attend meeting of Fitzroy Residents Association (FRA) to inform residents about the proposed Smith Street development and outline how they can help and what they can do to protest.