Theme 4: Spaces for people

Please note: The content below is based on the draft Cremorne Urban Design Framework (UDF) that was open for community feedback from Monday 7 November to Monday 12 December 2022. This may not be reflective of the revised UDF that was endorsed by Council at the Council Meeting on Tuesday 12 September 2023. A further round of consultation will occur early next year to finalise the UDF and exhibit the proposed permanent planning provisions. We will conduct this stage of consultation once we receive approval from the Victorian Government. This page will be updated at that time. Click here for more information.

The draft UDF sets out a plan for a network of high-quality public spaces. These spaces will be connected by a series of a safe, green and pedestrian friendly streets.

The precinct will also be better connected to areas of open space outside Cremorne including Barkly Gardens and Gosch’s Paddock.

The UDF identifies areas where new open space could be located. This includes opportunities on government-owned and private land.

An important aspect of the UDF is to reconnect Cremorne with the Yarra River (Birrarung). It seeks to provide new access for people of all abilities as well as upgrades to the Main Yarra Trail. The upgrades include:

widened paths
seating areas
spaces to enjoy the river.

The UDF reimagines Cremorne Street and Church Street as key activity corridors. Both streets will be leafier and easier for pedestrians and cyclists to use.

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Cremorne Streets and Spaces

Concept design outlining the proposed changes to streets and open space including legend

New open space is needed to cater for the needs of the residents and growing worker community.

Seven areas in Cremorne have been identified where new additional open space could be pursued.

These areas align with the adopted Yarra Open Space Strategy. This includes opportunities on government-owned and private land.

The areas identified are broad to provide Council flexibility to respond when opportunities arise.

Streets and crossing improvements will connect Cremorne to areas of open space such as Barkly Gardens and Gosch’s Paddock. You can read more about these in Theme 3.

While Cremorne has been cut off from the Yarra River (Birrarung) by Citylink, there is an opportunity to reconnect and improve access to the Yarra River frontage and Main Yarra Trail.

Improved access at key locations that provides for people of all abilities is proposed.

The recommended upgrades to Main Yarra Trail include:

widened paths
seating areas
spaces to enjoy the river

Cremorne’s streets should be designed as places and not just thoroughfares.

Over time the redesign of streetscapes in Cremorne will create people-oriented streets that:

are safe and easy to get around on foot or on a bike
are shady and green
have welcoming places for people to meet and rest.

Cremorne Street and Church Street are Cremorne’s key activity corridors, each with distinct functions.

Church Street becomes a retail and commercial corridor connecting North Richmond to South Yarra with a mix of:

offices
company headquarters
showrooms
retail and cafes

Cremorne Street will form of the heart of the Cremorne Enterprise Precinct with diverse global and local creative and innovative businesses.

Detailed Streetscape Master Plans will be prepared to guide future streetscape improvements for these key corridors.

Train stations are key public spaces and pieces of infrastructure for the community.

A key outcome for both stations is improved access and facilities for commuters and the community, with areas to relax and socialise.

Both stations are managed by the Department of Transport however Council has a key role in advocating for these significant improvements.

Cremorne has a well-organised community with several groups undertaking placemaking initiatives to improve Cremorne’s quality of place including:

temporary art installations and heritage interpretation
wayfinding
pop up spaces
street festivals

These community initiatives activate public spaces and contribute to vibrant spaces people love and will continue to be supported.

The area now known as the City of Yarra stands on the traditional lands and waters of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people.

Their connection to country extends back more than 60,000 years.

Opportunities to embed Aboriginal language, design and names in streets, parks and public buildings, in consultation with Traditional Custodians will be pursued.

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