FB IDEAs nurtures incremental and experimental urban renewal and activation during the transformation of Fishermans Bend
Built on principles of Innovation, Diversity, Experimentation and Activation, our role is to support a diverse range of activities that seed an innovation culture and attract smaller scale activity ahead of major investments in the area
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The Weaving Three Stories team continued to build connections and intercultural understanding in Fishermans Bend last weekend, with the second workshop in the series a resounding success.
FB IDEAs recently joined forces with the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) to facilitate a precinct division tour of the Montague Precinct in Fishermans Bend — one of Melbourne’s most dynamic and evolving urban neighbourhoods.
The Westgate Punt is a spectacular way to arrive to Fishermans Bend and a reminder of the unique character of this area - it’s maritime and industrial legacy, a place of leisure and active transport, the natural environment on the fringes, and a sense of community.
The Circular Design Collective (CDC) has been a flurry of activity lately, as Lousy Ink and Dodgy Paper prepare to debut their sustainable retail fit-out for the upcoming Finders Keepers Melbourne Design Market, taking place 11–13 July at the Royal Exhibition Building.
From coffee to carbon cuts: climate tech startup ELIoT energy and local Fishermans Bend café Six Fifty Sips are proving that small businesses can drive big energy change - one smart battery at a time.
‘Tides and Transformation’ features works by Angelina Mirabito and Samuel Galloway, alongside contributions from other local artists connected to the area, that respond to the unique character and layered history of Fishermans Bend — a landscape shaped by industry, erosion, and renewal.
How does art shape our experience of space? Texture and Colour in Spatial Design explores how contemporary abstract art transforms environments and deepens our connection to place. Part of Melbourne Design Week 2025 and supported by FB IDEAs.
Join Precious Plastics Melbourne for a fun and interactive school holiday workshop where kids can learn about plastic recycling. This free hands-on session introduces micro-recycling technology and explores the circular economy, inspiring young changemakers to take action on plastic waste.
Join Precious Plastics Melbourne for a fun and interactive school holiday workshop where kids can learn about plastic recycling. This free hands-on session introduces micro-recycling technology and explores the circular economy, inspiring young changemakers to take action on plastic waste.