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Stop 4: Centre Place
Right off of Flinders Lane, you’ll come upon a narrow laneway filled with picnic tables and cafes. Centre Place attracts many locals and tourists for its distinctive atmosphere; its truly one of Melbourne’s more populous locations. Make a right into…
Stop 3: Sniders Lane
Right near the corner of Swanston and Lonsdale, you’ll find a tiny alleyway off of Drewery Lane called Sniders Lane. Located right near Melbourne Central and the Emporium, hundreds of people walk by each day, but few actually stop to turn into this…
Stop 2: Tattersalls Lane
In the heart of Chinatown, Tattersalls Lane encompasses a thriving bar scene and social atmosphere. Murals, tags, and stencils surround the few bars in this laneway. This is certainly one of Melbourne’s hidden laneway gems. In particular, the bar…
Stop 1: Union Lane
In the heart of the city, Union Lane stretches between Swanston Street and Elizabeth Street, surrounding the main shopping hub. It is a very long laneway filled with vibrant colors and can be quite overwhelming. One might not know where to start, but…
Stop 5: Eat, drink, and be happy.
Location: Sister Bella artwork path.
It is finally time for Savannah to relax with friends after a long week. Her artistic eye enables her to dress entirely in second hand clothing and accessories. Although her outfit she wears to Sister Bella…
Stop 4: I don’t mean to be that person, but what’s your Wi-Fi password?
Location: Melbourne Central Area
The creative class is always connected with one another through the Internet. Although they do not over use social media apps like kids are prone to today, they utilize the Internet to its fullest. Savannah only…
Stop 3: Life is not meant to be lived in one place.
Location: Tram ride home
As Savannah travels home from the market a few tram stops away, she finds herself daydreaming of her travels around the world. Right after the second semester ended at The University of Melbourne, Savannah pursued her…
Stop 2: Create community around food.
Location: Queen Victoria Market.
Savannah and other members of the creative group would much rather shop for fresh, local goods at places like the Queen Victoria Market using their reusable grocery bag, rather than consuming processed foods from…
Stop 1: Do more than just belong, participate.
Location: Capitol City Commuter Path
Savannah studied her passion, media and journalism at The University of Melbourne. She landed her dream job as an editor for a local magazine’s lifestyle column, putting her into the category of the “super…
Conclusion
This Street tour has focused on narrative story telling to engage the audience. By using a simple story line is has appealed to the specific age group. By focusing on young children it is opening them up to the world of street art, allowing them to…