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Sydney-siders might not admit it, but Melbourne is a pretty cool city. Its architecture is adventurous and bold, and its laneway culture a refreshing change to the traditional 'big city' streetscape. So when the mastermind behind Melbourne's cool alleyways Gilbert Rochecouste told of plans create a rainforest canal in the city, everyone sat up and listened.
Media reports reveal that Rochecouste, founder and managing director of Village Well, has proposed ripping up Elizabeth Street, and incorporating and revitalising the hidden waterway underneath that runs down to Yarra River.
The plans envision Williams Creek as the city's "green spine", with flowing water revived and exposed, native scrubs lining its banks, and dense tree canopy providing cover. Shared community spaces take the form of footpaths that...