Lorimer, together with the Yarra’s Edge Precinct in Docklands, offers the opportunity to strengthen Melbourne’s identity as a river city.
River crossings for walking, cycling and public transport will continue the legacy of connecting Melbourne to the riverfront – linking Fishermans Bend to Docklands and the CBD.
New laneways will connect residents and workers directly to Lorimer Street through to the Yarra River. This high density, mixed-use precinct will be centered on the creation of a central parkland and will be stitched together with a linear green spine and landscaped pedestrian and cycling links.
This will create an important public transport, recreational link and biodiversity corridor linking to the adjacent Fishermens Bend Employment and Innovation Precinct.
Ingles Street will connect Lorimer directly to the proposed commercial centre in Sandridge and the future Bolte West Precinct along the Yarra River. Taller buildings will be located closer to the freeway forming a well-designed backdrop to the precinct.
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