– SAVE OUR CITY
– SAVE OUR HERITAGE
Rally – Thursday 25 March, 1 pm; Steps of Parliament Spring Street
Victorians have been enraged and appalled by Planning Minister Madden’s decision
to approve the redevelopment of the Windsor Hotel.
The community has not been given its chance to be properly heard – so come along
and let the government know what you think. The Windsor is threatened with a 91m
tower addition in a ‘return to facadism’. Development and heritage can and must live
together however the parliamentary precinct deserves proper protection not
discretionary height controls.
We call on the government to work with City of Melbourne to deliver a proper structure plan for the precinct. Discretionary controls in the hand of the Minister are insufficient.
We need to press home the need for changes to planning process on developments
over 25,000m2 – for which the Minister is currently the Responsible Authority. The
City celebrates its 175th birthday this year yet has many significant places that still
lack heritage controls – we call on the City of Melbourne to act now.
The National Trust of Australia (Vic), Planning Backlash and Protectors of Public Lands have
joined forces to hold a protest rally.
Thursday 25 March, 1 pm; Steps of Parliament Spring Street
Transport: Train to Parliament Station; tram up Collins St. or Bourke St, W Class on City Circle.
Bring Banners and Placards!
The weather will be warm so bring hats, sunscreen and water!
Ask your friends and relations to attend. It’s time to put on a show of strength.
Contact:
Paul Roser, National Trust email: paul.roser@nattrust.com.au
Julianne Bell, Protectors of Public Lands Victoria 0408022408
Mary Drost, Planning Backlash 0401834899
http://www.MARVELLOUSMELBOURNE.ORG
Make your voice heard on what you value about our city’s
heritage architecture before it’s too late!