Council is planning changes to the Emerald Hill Masterplan from 2012 (South Melbourne Town Hall public space) to make a better space for everyone. The goal is to create a more pedestrian-friendly precinct, increase greening, support events, and reinforce its role as South Melbourne’s community arts, and cultural hub. Right now, we are asking for feedback to help us reimagine the Town Hall forecourt in a way our community will love.
Share your feedback before 11.59 pm on Sunday 28 June 2026. Your feedback will help inform Council’s decisions to change this space.
On this page you can:
What you can influence on this project
Your feedback will directly influence:
- 🏙️ Public Realm Upgrade: expanding the forecourt to create a more welcoming public space.
- 🚶♂️ Accessibility & Movement: improving how people and vehicles move through the area, including options for reducing through-traffic on Bank Street and making drop-off easier.
- 🌿 Green Infrastructure & Sustainability: increasing tree canopy and shade and improving how water is managed through better ground permeability and stormwater capture.
- 🎉 Activation & Events: creating an open, flexible forecourt that can support community events and activities.
- 💡 Safety & Amenity: enhancing lighting to make the space feel safe and inviting, especially at night.
What you can't influence on this project
Your feedback will directly influence:
- 🏛️ Town Hall internal renovation
- 🎉 Programming of events
- 🚗 Increasing on-street parking
- 🚌 Public transport improvement
- 🚻 Public Toilets
Complete our survey
Come to one of our pop-ups to give us in person feedback and ask questions.
Details below.
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Pop-up 1 - Clarendon Street
In front of Clarendon Centre, Clarendon Street, South Melbourne (i.e. outside the Shopping Centre/ on Clarendon Street footpath)
12 midday to 2 pm Tuesday 9 June 2026
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Pop-up 2 - South Melbourne Market
Meet us at the South Melbourne Market Food Court
11 am to 1 pm Friday 19 June 2026
