Melbourne

Repurposing our streets away from a focus on cars is crucial to creating more accessible and sustainable cities

In the time it takes 24 horses to run 3.2 kilometres, Melbourne’s weather can change from hot northerly winds to freezing southerly gales. Here’s why

Banning shared e-scooters in Melbourne could hinder the growth of circular business models across Australia

The city looks, smells and sounds very different to our most popular animal friends, so we mapped Melbourne to see if it is a City for Dogs

Sometimes Melbourne’s public transport goes dark. Our Map of the Month shows it makes life hard – even dangerous – for those in our night-time economy

Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop aims to help the city become more equitable – but better integration of land use and transport could deliver more benefits for less money

The term night-time economy evokes images of people enjoying late-night activities, but our Map of the Month asks, what of the workers that keep the city running while the rest of us sleep?

Walkable cities are gaining traction. Our Map of the Month shows which Melbourne suburbs are walking distance to childcare, pharmacies and GPs

Our Map of the Month shows the impact of asphalt and concrete on city temperatures, and why we need to ‘de-pave’ and ‘re-plant’ in a warming climate

Social connection needs time and effort, but crucially it also needs meeting places, and our Map of the Month highlights that not all Melburnians have equal access to these ‘bumping spaces’