Jamal Hakim

Latest articles by Jamal Hakim

Docklands needs a budget that plans for the community we are becoming

June 2nd, 2026 - Jamal Hakim

Docklands is no longer a future suburb. It is a living, growing and maturing community.

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Docklands needs a budget that plans for the community it is today

May 6th, 2026 - Jamal Hakim

Docklands is no longer a future suburb. It is a living, growing community.

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Rituals that make a community

March 4th, 2026 - Jamal Hakim

Over the past few weeks, many in Docklands have been marking important moments in very different ways.

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A safe community is a shared community

February 4th, 2026 - Jamal Hakim

As we start the year in Docklands and prepare the second year of the new committee of Community3008 Inc., it is a good opportunity to reflect on how we care for our neighbourhood and the role we all play in maintaining a place that feels safe, welcoming and connected.

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Community3008 AGM wrap up: Docklands charts its next chapter

December 3rd, 2025 - Jamal Hakim

Community3008 Inc. held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on November 27 at Library at the Dock, bringing residents, local stakeholders and supporters together to reflect on the year and look ahead to the future of our neighbourhood.

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What Docklands taught us this year: community is still our real advantage

December 3rd, 2025 - Jamal Hakim

As we close out the year, it’s tempting to measure progress through numbers. How many events were held, how many upgrades were completed, or how many new residents moved in.

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Free coffee, conversations, and the future of Docklands

November 4th, 2025 - Jamal Hakim

As Community3008 Inc. marks its first anniversary, we’re inviting everyone in Docklands to come together over coffee and conversation to help shape the future of our neighbourhood.

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Reclaiming Docklands: A six-part series - part six

October 1st, 2025 - Jamal Hakim

Part six. The future is here: Docklands as a family-first, community-led neighbourhood.

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Reclaiming Docklands: A six-part series, part five

September 3rd, 2025 - Jamal Hakim

Part 5 – Abandoned at the edge: When “recovery” leaves the community behind.

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What does a family-friendly Docklands look like? Let’s talk …

September 3rd, 2025 - Jamal Hakim

At Community3008 Inc., we’re always asking how we can make Docklands a better place to live, work and thrive. This month, we’re turning our attention to one of the most important voices in our neighbourhood: families.

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Reclaiming Docklands, a six-part series: Part 4

July 30th, 2025 - Jamal Hakim

Part 4: Disconnected by design: the fight for a cohesive neighbourhood.

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Reclaiming Docklands: Part 3

July 2nd, 2025 - Jamal Hakim

Participation without power: what happened to Docklands’ community voice?

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Let’s shape Docklands together: join the conversation with Community3008 Inc.

July 2nd, 2025 - Jamal Hakim

As Docklands continues to grow and change, one thing remains clear: if we want our suburb to thrive, we need to shape it together.

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Reclaiming Docklands: a six-part series – Part 2

June 4th, 2025 - Jamal Hakim

Part 2: Narratives lost: whose stories shape Docklands now?

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Reclaiming Docklands: a six-part series

April 30th, 2025 - Jamal Hakim

Part one – Docklands at a crossroads: rediscovering our community purpose.

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Narratives lost: whose stories shape Docklands now?

April 23rd, 2025 - Jamal Hakim

What happens when a neighbourhood loses its voice?

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A family-friendly future for Docklands: the moment is now

February 26th, 2025 - Jamal Hakim

Docklands has long been known for its modern high-rises, waterfront views, and entertainment precinct. But what about families?

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Harbour Esplanade: The Docklands heat trap we can no longer ignore

January 28th, 2025 - Jamal Hakim

It was a blistering January afternoon in Docklands when I found myself trudging across Harbour Esplanade, the unforgiving sun beating down on me like a relentless foe.

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Charting the future for Docklands

November 27th, 2024 - Jamal Hakim

As I look back on my journey as a City of Melbourne councillor and recent Lord Mayoral candidate, I feel immense pride and gratitude for the incredible Docklands community.

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Building a Docklands with vision: the importance of thoughtful development

August 28th, 2024 - Jamal Hakim

Docklands, once a bustling industrial hub, now stands as one of Melbourne’s most significant redevelopment projects.

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