Vision for Melbourne’s future debated at The Age's Melbourne Assembly

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The Age hosted the first Melbourne Assembly, a three-day event focused on shaping Melbourne's future as it grows to become Australia’s largest city. The assembly gathered industry leaders, decision-makers, and community members to discuss and debate strategies for the city’s development.

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At the inaugural Melbourne Assembly, former New York mayor Bill de Blasio and urban planning expert Carlos Moreno shared their initial impressions of Melbourne after attending a keynote event on October 19, 2026. While both praised aspects like coffee quality and the Yarra River, they also noted issues with Federation Square's lack of shade and greenery. The three-day public forum, hosted by The Age from October 19-21, aimed to gather industry leaders, decision-makers, and community members to discuss shaping Melbourne’s future as it prepares to become Australia’s largest city.

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