Streets Alive Yarra
@streetsaliveyarra.bsky.social
Streets Alive Yarra is a resident & ratepayer action group with a vision for thriving neighbourhoods where streets are used by people of all ages, irrespective of whether they choose to walk, cycle, use public transport or drive.
Yarra's new parking requirements map was gazetted yesterday, you can see the massively beneficial changes, half of Yarra now has maximums instead of minimums, and most of the rest has greatly reduced requirements. This will all help reduce the cost of new housing, offices, and businesses.
December 19, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Yarra's new parking requirements map was gazetted yesterday, you can see the massively beneficial changes, half of Yarra now has maximums instead of minimums, and most of the rest has greatly reduced requirements. This will all help reduce the cost of new housing, offices, and businesses.
Have your say on how trees are trimmed around power lines.
December 16, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Have your say on how trees are trimmed around power lines.
Lovely blog post from Wayfinder Labs; "we need to talk about streets". 🙌
December 9, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Lovely blog post from Wayfinder Labs; "we need to talk about streets". 🙌
Our submission to the Inquiry into Electricity Supply for Electric Vehicles is now available on the parliamentary website. Have a read!
December 6, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Our submission to the Inquiry into Electricity Supply for Electric Vehicles is now available on the parliamentary website. Have a read!
NY Times guest essay recommends the same thing as us—charge commuters for parking. The revenue can be used to improve access for everyone, it's the right thing to do!
December 5, 2025 at 8:02 AM
NY Times guest essay recommends the same thing as us—charge commuters for parking. The revenue can be used to improve access for everyone, it's the right thing to do!
...gazetted before the end of the year, and will come into immediate effect after gazettal.
December 3, 2025 at 3:23 AM
...gazetted before the end of the year, and will come into immediate effect after gazettal.
The changes also cut red tape for councils, who spend a lot of time examine the parking requirements for each planning application.
December 3, 2025 at 3:19 AM
The changes also cut red tape for councils, who spend a lot of time examine the parking requirements for each planning application.
Hugely beneficial changes are coming to Yarra's planning scheme, implemented by the state government, to reduce costly parking mandates, which will act to reduce housing costs and reduce the growth in traffic congestion. 👍 👏 🥰
December 3, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Hugely beneficial changes are coming to Yarra's planning scheme, implemented by the state government, to reduce costly parking mandates, which will act to reduce housing costs and reduce the growth in traffic congestion. 👍 👏 🥰
Lovely to see a new wide, flat, smooth footpath 🥰 this one is on Cremorne Street in Cremorne. Will be even better in a few years as the trees grow!
December 2, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Lovely to see a new wide, flat, smooth footpath 🥰 this one is on Cremorne Street in Cremorne. Will be even better in a few years as the trees grow!
Lovely to see a new kerb outstand, with bench seating, and plantings still to come 🥰. This one is on Green Street in Cremorne.
Thanks Council!
Thanks Council!
December 1, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Lovely to see a new kerb outstand, with bench seating, and plantings still to come 🥰. This one is on Green Street in Cremorne.
Thanks Council!
Thanks Council!
Would you like to see less rat-running through Collingwood? If you live in the neighbourhood, some locals are inviting you to sign this open letter (it's not run by Streets Alive Yarra). Check it out:
nicer-collingwood.my.canva.site
nicer-collingwood.my.canva.site
November 29, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Would you like to see less rat-running through Collingwood? If you live in the neighbourhood, some locals are inviting you to sign this open letter (it's not run by Streets Alive Yarra). Check it out:
nicer-collingwood.my.canva.site
nicer-collingwood.my.canva.site
Here's a suggestion for a pocket park on Rowena Parade, near the corner store. What do you think?
November 14, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Here's a suggestion for a pocket park on Rowena Parade, near the corner store. What do you think?
Infrastructure Victoria is clear—better connected and safer cycling infrastructure is needed to support more Victorians to ride.
November 10, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Infrastructure Victoria is clear—better connected and safer cycling infrastructure is needed to support more Victorians to ride.
This engagement in Stonnington is a preview of future service reviews in Yarra, e.g. should we cut some of our services, or instead grow our revenue, so we can deliver our aspirations?
November 4, 2025 at 8:41 PM
This engagement in Stonnington is a preview of future service reviews in Yarra, e.g. should we cut some of our services, or instead grow our revenue, so we can deliver our aspirations?
Do you want better streets? Consider joining Better Streets!
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October 31, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Do you want better streets? Consider joining Better Streets!
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Have your say on Bridge Road, and the space can best reflect Victoria's Movement & Place Framework:
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October 31, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Have your say on Bridge Road, and the space can best reflect Victoria's Movement & Place Framework:
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Let teachers park.
Some people, including some teachers, need to drive and park; it’s a reality that we need to accept, and plan for.
Some people, including some teachers, need to drive and park; it’s a reality that we need to accept, and plan for.
October 26, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Let teachers park.
Some people, including some teachers, need to drive and park; it’s a reality that we need to accept, and plan for.
Some people, including some teachers, need to drive and park; it’s a reality that we need to accept, and plan for.
Council is conducting a feasibility study for a redevelopment of Richmond Library. This is great news, we suggest that the study should consider beautiful, traditional architecture comprising six stories without setbacks, as can be seen in London and Paris.
October 24, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Council is conducting a feasibility study for a redevelopment of Richmond Library. This is great news, we suggest that the study should consider beautiful, traditional architecture comprising six stories without setbacks, as can be seen in London and Paris.
This is an awesome report, full of evidence and actionable recommendations to help kids walk to school. We urge Councillors to read it, and follow its recommendations, such as implementing modal filters to reduce the volume and speed of motor vehicle traffic in the neighbourhoods around schools.
October 24, 2025 at 2:49 AM
This is an awesome report, full of evidence and actionable recommendations to help kids walk to school. We urge Councillors to read it, and follow its recommendations, such as implementing modal filters to reduce the volume and speed of motor vehicle traffic in the neighbourhoods around schools.
The new Parking and Kerbside Management Strategy is on its way - a draft will be presented at a Councillor Workshop in early November.
Fortunately, there is a solution, which is better management and enforcement via digital parking permits.
streets-alive-yarra.org/journal/we-n...
Fortunately, there is a solution, which is better management and enforcement via digital parking permits.
streets-alive-yarra.org/journal/we-n...
October 17, 2025 at 12:41 AM
The new Parking and Kerbside Management Strategy is on its way - a draft will be presented at a Councillor Workshop in early November.
Fortunately, there is a solution, which is better management and enforcement via digital parking permits.
streets-alive-yarra.org/journal/we-n...
Fortunately, there is a solution, which is better management and enforcement via digital parking permits.
streets-alive-yarra.org/journal/we-n...
We need to talk about parking
Recently, each council meeting has touched on travails of finding parking. It’s a problem that we need to solve, and it’s a problem that’s been in many cities for decades, here’s a still from Dublin in 1969.
Recently, each council meeting has touched on travails of finding parking. It’s a problem that we need to solve, and it’s a problem that’s been in many cities for decades, here’s a still from Dublin in 1969.
October 17, 2025 at 12:40 AM
We need to talk about parking
Recently, each council meeting has touched on travails of finding parking. It’s a problem that we need to solve, and it’s a problem that’s been in many cities for decades, here’s a still from Dublin in 1969.
Recently, each council meeting has touched on travails of finding parking. It’s a problem that we need to solve, and it’s a problem that’s been in many cities for decades, here’s a still from Dublin in 1969.
Great to see community access restored to Darebin Creek (the gate is gone)!
October 14, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Great to see community access restored to Darebin Creek (the gate is gone)!
Are you envious of the 30 km/h zone in Fitzroy and Collingwood? Would you like to see something similar in Richmond? If so, there's something you can do!
October 13, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Are you envious of the 30 km/h zone in Fitzroy and Collingwood? Would you like to see something similar in Richmond? If so, there's something you can do!
Overall, the ‘Bicycle Street’ option is the better outcome, offering a calmer street, more trees, and more car parking, while also delivering a safe environment for people biking.
October 7, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Overall, the ‘Bicycle Street’ option is the better outcome, offering a calmer street, more trees, and more car parking, while also delivering a safe environment for people biking.
Council points out that 11,000 cars drive along Wellington Street each day, and 88% aren’t stopping in either Collingwood or Clifton Hill, i.e. they’re through-traffic.
October 7, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Council points out that 11,000 cars drive along Wellington Street each day, and 88% aren’t stopping in either Collingwood or Clifton Hill, i.e. they’re through-traffic.