Fitzroy01

Yarra City Council really should be taken to task on the urban amenity of this street starting with a review of the bin collection points (ie. not from Taplin St but from rear laneways and Best St) to clear the footpaths for pedestrians. Yes I too have no faith in their town planning ability but this hasnt deterred from enjoying living here!
Taplin St is a friendly place (yes even the happy black dog and the mechanic can be good neighbours) and close to over 4 different playgrounds, the Linear Park bike track which forms part of the Capital City Trail, Brunswick St tram, Dench Bakery and Pediemonte's Supermarket.
The Best St rear fences do back onto Taplin St, and this has actually proven to be a good security measure (neighbours checking whats going in Taplin St). Havent hear the huge parties at the north end of the street but take your word for it. The more owner occupiers the better to review this together. Aside from the above, there are within a 2-3 minute walk of Taplin St.. a newsagent, local library, video store, 11 cafes of varying styles, chemist, two bakeries, hardware store, wine merchant, vet, 2 local pubs, fruit and veg store, a medical GP centre, four gift stores, organic produce shop, toy shop, 2 gyms, two dress shops, kindergarten, real estate agent, dry cleaners/laundromat, Flexicar spot and post office. Its hard to look past this location ( seriouslywho needs a car when you can walk/ tram/ train it?)