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Clarendon Street is a great place to live, work and shop
The City of Port Phillip has entered into a unique Charter with the South Melbourne Business Association to promote a more certain future for the Clarendon Street shopping strip.
The Clarendon Street Charter brings traders and the council together to make sure Clarendon Street continues to be one of Melbourne's most successful shopping strips.
The charter is our long-term commitment to a Clarendon Street as the vital artery at the heart of a thriving South Melbourne activity centre.
The charter promotes three important principles for the future, including any decision about the Think Tram pilot and other schemes for the street:
More trade not less trade
The council will support any scheme that promotes trade in the street. We want to work with traders and residents to make sure the street is more successful.
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Safe and reliable travel
The council will only support changes that deliver safer and easier travel to, from and through the area - this includes better access for pedestrians, trams and cars. We want to work with traders, Yarra Trams, VicRoads and the state government to improve travel in the area.
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Better streetscape for great shopping
The council will support schemes that promote the street as a prime-shopping strip. We want to work with traders and residents to make the street more attractive in every sense of the word - better trees, better pavements, better tram stops, better promotion, better shopping.
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Vital role in inner Melbourne
Clarendon Street has a vital role to play in the future of inner Melbourne. The state government's key blueprint Melbourne 2030 identifies South Melbourne as an activity centre and paves the way for more business and residential development.
The council is very committed to Clarendon Street and will not support any scheme that doesn't deliver clear benefits for traders, residents and commuters.
South Melbourne Business Association supports the charter and will work constructively with its members and council to promote the street as a great place to live, work and shop.
Media release: 3 May 2005:  'More Trade' Agreement For Clarendon Street
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Clarendon Street is central
Clarendon Street features strongly in the South Melbourne Central vision - the council's plan for South Melbourne as a key activity centre in Melbourne. Here are just some of the initiatives and information that point towards a great future for Clarendon Street and South Melbourne.
South Melbourne Central Nestled between the Southbank highrise precinct and the Albert Park Reserve, the South Melbourne Central precinct is a genuine example of an integrated mixed-use precinct anchored around the South Melbourne Market and Clarendon Street strip shopping centre. A fast track planning process is now being applied to develop frameworks and concepts for the design and revitalisation of this authentic urban centre.
South Melbourne Market The South Melbourne Market is one of Melbourne's most popular markets. It hosts a huge range of stalls including food, clothing, footwear, giftwear and much much more. The City of Port Phillip has commenced a $5 million upgrade of the market that will boost trade but retain the market's authentic charm.
Fast growing neighbourhood: South Melbourne is one of Port Phillip's fasted growing areas - with over 8% population growth between 1996 and 2001.
Many significant projects with plenty of parking: Planning approvals have already been granted for several significant commercial and retail developments in the area. This includes a $5 million upgrade for the South Melbourne market, $40 million Red Bears development and $10 million retail expansion planned on the current Coles car park. These developments alone will deliver more than 900 parking spaces and attract many more visitors and shoppers to Clarendon Street.
Urban History Centre: Working with Sean Godsell Architects, plans are underfoot to transform the former Emerald Hill Post Office building in Bank Street, South Melbourne into an active Urban History Centre and refurbished library. The Centre will provide physical and virtual access to Council's important collection, and opportunities to share ideas, foster networks, and participate in documenting our local history.
Join the Charter: Use eServices to ask us a question, request information or give us feedback online. If you prefer phone ASSIST on (03) 9209 6777 or TTy (03) 9209 6713 and ask for Sustainable Transport Planner.
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