Wikipedia:WikiProject Melbourne/Scopetemp

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1 Scope

[edit] Scope

The areas covered by this project are listed below. Each area has its own page for the discussion and formulation of guidelines and conventions, as well as for listing examples of the best articles. If a page does not yet exist for a particular area, feel free to create it and propose how that part of the Project might be organized.

Note that progress and the number of articles is estimated and shown as a guide only.

[edit] Geography

Suburbs

Melbourne is home to one of the world's largest urban sprawls, and its many suburbs boast an amazing cultural diversity.
List of Melbourne suburbs | Category: Melbourne suburbs

Mostly still stubs

Of 422 (may be more) articles, 344 exist and very few are detailed.

Parks and gardens

Greenery is everywhere: from the many tree-lined boulevards to the Royal Botanic Gardens.

In planning

About 16 articles. None exist.

[edit] Government

Local Government Areas

Melbourne is broken up in local Cities and Shires, each with its own local council and Mayor.
Local Government Areas of Victoria | Category: Local Government Areas of Victoria

We're half-way

Of 32 articles, all articles exist, but need more details.

Mayors and Lord Mayors

Melbourne's first Mayor was inaugurated in 1842, and the first Lord Mayor in 1902.
List of Mayors and Lord Mayors of Melbourne

Most articles don't exist

Of 56 articles, 4 articles exist and 1 article is detailed.

Town Halls

List of Town Halls in Melbourne

Not started yet

[edit] Transport

Railway lines

Australia's first train steamed through Melbourne in 1854.
Railways in Melbourne | Category: Melbourne railway lines
Template: Melbourne train lines

We're half-way

Of 24 articles, 20 articles exist, and 2 are well detailed.

Railway stations

Melbourne's suburban network consists of 200 stations, placing it in the top 10 worldwide.
List of Melbourne railway stations | Category: Melbourne railway stations

Mostly still stubs

Of 235 articles, all articles exist, but very few are more than stubs.

Closed railways

The evolution of the railways has left ghost stations across the city.
List of closed Melbourne railway stations | Category: Closed Melbourne railway lines, Category: Closed Melbourne railway stations

Most articles don't exist

Tramways

With the largest tram network in the Western world, Melbourne held onto its trams when almost every other city dumped them in the mid-20^th century.
Trams in Melbourne | Category: Melbourne trams | Category: Melbourne tram routes

Most articles don't exist

Of about 50 articles, 12 articles exist.

Freeways and highways

Melbourne's freeway network is growing all the time.
List of Melbourne freeways | List of Melbourne highways
Category: Melbourne highways and freeways

We're half-way

Of 31 articles, 21 articles exist.