North Melbourne has wonderful dining, cultural and shopping experiences, with an eclectic mix of enterprises calling the Victorian-era main streets home. Council, community and local traders are passionate about shaping the look, function and feel of the street as it evolves.

From late 2021 to mid 2023, council collaborated with Errol Street traders to introduce temporary tree planters and public seating popping-up.

The project included shading existing out-door dining parklets with leafy tree species and new social spaces where you can chill-out or catch-up with friends and family.

When we asked the community for feedback on the project, we heard strong positive support for the current temporary greening initiatives on Errol Street.

Given this strong support, the current temporary greening infrastructure in Errol Street remains in place. This feedback is helping guide our investigation into further opportunities for permanent greening on Errol Street and across the greater North Melbourne area.

For example, we are currently seeking feedback on a proposal to create new open space by extending the much-loved and well-used Errol Street central median, just north of Queensberry Street. We’d like your thoughts on whether you would support either option, or if you prefer no change. Read the proposal and have your say.

Please continue to follow this page for updates on future greening projects in the area.