Carlisle Street Carparks and Laneways
We are seeking your feedback on a proposed sale of land, and changes to laneways, in Carlisle Street Carpark - to support improvements to this important retail precinct.
Share your aspirations for the future of Balaclava
Balaclava is a vibrant, diverse neighbourhood loved by locals and centred around the bustling Carlisle Street precinct. We’re looking to enhance this beloved area - and we want to hear from our local community to make sure the changes reflect everyone’s needs now and in the future.
Join the conversation by:
- Registering for the Community Forum: Thursday 29 May 2025, 6-8pm, St Kilda Town Hall.
Providing online feedback on some local projects now underway:
About the Balaclava Community Forum
This isn’t your typical Town Hall forum! Dive into our expo-style event packed with hands-on, interactive stations - explore what interests you, at your own pace at the St Kilda Town Hall (entrance via portico).
Drop in anytime Thursday evening, 29 May, between 6pm and 7:30pm—stay as long as you like (we recommend 45–60 minutes). The event wraps up at 8pm.
- Shape Balaclava’s Future: Share your ideas to help create our neighbourhood action plan.
- Meet Local Legends: Connect with community groups making a difference.
- Kids Zone: Games, creative feedback activities, and a chill-out space for kids.
- Have Your Say: Give feedback on key Council projects, including:
- Land and laneway sale proposal
- Carlisle St Streetscape Plan
- Community Safety Plan
- Waste Management Strategy
- Greening Balaclava
Join one of our four 20-minute workshops with our expert team to ask questions and share your thoughts on the proposal. Sign up for a session when you arrive - spaces are limited to allow for meaningful conversations.
- Session 1: 6:10pm – 6:30pm
- Session 2: 6:35pm – 7:00pm
- Session 3: 7:05pm – 7:30pm
- Session 4: 7:35pm – 8:00pm
- Enjoy light refreshments throughout the evening.
- Bringing
kids? Please
keep an eye on them during the event.
Click on one of the projects below to share your feedback online
Other local projects
Small Parks for Balaclava and St Kilda East
We plan to create or expand five small parks to increase our community’s access to nature and green space.
Uplifting St Kilda Library
We plan to refurnish St Kilda Library to create a safer, more functional and engaging space for our community.
Reviewing the Dickens Street Pop-up Park, St Kilda
We asked for your feedback on the Dickens Street Pop-up Park, and whether you're interested in this remaining as a park in the future.
Greening Balaclava and St Kilda East
The UFPP guides tree planting and biodiversity projects to achieve the targets of the Urban Forest Strategy to develop a healthy, biodiverse, and connected urban forest.
Lighting Up Carlisle Street
We're seeking your feedback on the look and feel of the Carlisle Street Precinct after dark.
