Shaping our city

Transforming Melbourne: check-in on capital works
See your neighbourhood evolve before your eyes as we design and deliver city-shaping builds and critical basics.

A message from the Lord Mayor
Melbourne’s magnetism is palpable, and the world is watching as we blossom into a city of possibility.

The Greenline Project reveals new plans for Birrarung Marr
Locals and visitors will soon enjoy a lush, green river edge along the north bank of the Birrarung.
Latest shaping our city stories

Think big and act local
In his sixth year as a councillor, Deputy Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece says it’s an exciting time as the city’s recovery takes off.

Meet your neighbourhood partners
Say hello to your friendly neighbourhood partner and help make your community the best it can be.

Vision for a cleaner, greener, busier city
Meet the Lord Mayor Sally Capp in our new series of councillor profiles.

From lockdown to boomtown
Melbourne endured one of the longest COVID-19 lockdown periods of any city in the world, but the experience has only fortified its resolve.

Our sustainable city
Read about neighbourhood batteries, zero-carbon buildings, and how Melbourne will be powered by 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030.