Latest articles by Jamal Hakim
Community3008 AGM wrap up: Docklands charts its next chapter
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
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
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
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
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 …
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
Part 4: Disconnected by design: the fight for a cohesive neighbourhood.
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Reclaiming Docklands: Part 3
Participation without power: what happened to Docklands’ community voice?
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Let’s shape Docklands together: join the conversation with Community3008 Inc.
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
Part 2: Narratives lost: whose stories shape Docklands now?
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Reclaiming Docklands: a six-part series
Part one – Docklands at a crossroads: rediscovering our community purpose.
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Narratives lost: whose stories shape Docklands now?
What happens when a neighbourhood loses its voice?
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A family-friendly future for Docklands: the moment is now
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
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
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
Docklands, once a bustling industrial hub, now stands as one of Melbourne’s most significant redevelopment projects.
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Celebrating community milestones and planning for a brighter future in Docklands
These past few months in Docklands have been marked by the launch of several pivotal initiatives that promise to enhance our neighbourhood’s vibrancy and connectivity.
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Docklands: Australia’s next Hollywood?
Earlier this year, I had the privilege of touring Docklands Studios, a cornerstone of our city’s thriving film industry.
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Updates on community projects and initiatives in Docklands
This month I am thrilled to update you on the exciting initiatives driven by the Docklands Stakeholder Group.
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The inaugural Community3008 meeting
In October 2022, the City of Melbourne held the Docklands Summit, where community members from across our neighbourhood met to reset the relationships in Docklands and try to pave a way forward in a rapidly changing environment.
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