Watch out Melbourne: de Blasio, Carlos Moreno pitch Fed Square makeover
Former New York mayor Bill de Blasio and urban planner Carlos Moreno visited Melbourne to provide feedback on the city's urban design, specifically criticizing Federation Square for its lack of greenery and shade. The pair suggested that the space feels too modern and cold, proposing improvements to enhance its civic utility.
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Share A A A The coffee is good, but Federation Square needs to be fixed – those are the first takeaways from former New York mayor Bill de Blasio and world-leading city planner Carlos Moreno after hitting Melbourne’s sunny footpaths.
The two international authorities on urban growth are keynote speakers at the Melbourne Assembly civic forum at Federation Square this week and got their first look at the city on Monday. While they spotted room for improvement, they still liked what they saw.
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