The University Square Master Plan sets the direction to transition a 19th century landscape into a modern space that will provide more room for the community and complement a range of future uses, while recognising the rich history of the site.
The Master Plan was endorsed in 2016 and outlines a vision for the Square that will better serve the local community, students, workers and visitors. Stage One was completed in 2019, creating a large new open space, additional trees, a biodiverse garden, seating and terrace spaces.
With the Parkville Station set to open in 2025, University Square will become the doorstep to one of the city’s newest public transport hubs. That’s why City of Melbourne has updated the Master Plan - responding to the many changes the Metro Tunnel will make to Carlton.
The refresh provides an update on the actions from the 2016 Master Plan, including actions that have been adapted to create a world-class space for the community that complements its future uses.
We’re now planning for Stage Two of the project and invite you to share your feedback on our draft design and tell us how you would like to use the space.
Shape the future of University Square Stage Two
We want to hear from you about the draft design for Stage Two of University Square.
Key features include:
- more than 2500 square metres of public open space for recreational and social activities
- new garden beds and lawn, providing lush neighbourhood greening the community has been asking for
- 41 per cent tree cover, helping to create a cooler environment in summer
- street furniture such as chairs, drinking fountains, picnic tables and bike hoops.
Share your feedback and tell us how you would like to use the space via the survey below.
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Timeline
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Timeline item 1 - complete
Community consultation on the University Square Master Plan and Stage One design plan
2014 to 2016
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Timeline item 2 - complete
Stage 1 - What's your vision community engagement
1 September to 13 October 2014
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Timeline item 3 - complete
Review community feedback and develop ideas plan
October 2014 to January 2015
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Timeline item 4 - complete
Stage 2 - Ideas plan community engagement
16 January to 11 March 2015
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Timeline item 5 - complete
Review community feedback on ideas plan and develop draft master plan
March to August 2015
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Timeline item 6 - complete
Stage 3 - Draft Concept Plan community engagement
25 August to 5 October 5 2015
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Timeline item 7 - complete
Review Concept Plan feedback and prepare draft Master Plan
October 2015 to July 2016
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Timeline item 8 - complete
Draft Master Plan released for feedback
26 August to 19 September 2016
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Timeline item 9 - complete
Master Plan presented to Council and adopted
December 2016
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Timeline item 10 - complete
Master Plan implementation
October 2017 to May 2018
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Timeline item 11 - complete
Parkville Station (Metro Tunnel) construction commences
2018
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Timeline item 12 - complete
Stage 1 open to public
2019
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Timeline item 13 - complete
Temporary artwork by Sean Lynch installed
2021
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Timeline item 14 - complete
MPavilion installed on site
2022
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Timeline item 15 - complete
Master Plan Refresh commences
2023
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Timeline item 16 - active
Engagement on Stage Two draft concept design
5 October to 20 November 2023
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Timeline item 17 - incomplete
Integrate engagement findings into final concept design and present to community
Early 2024
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Timeline item 18 - incomplete
Seek council endorsement of final concept design
Early 2024