Hosier Inc. is working to make the Hosier Lane Precinct more sustainable by promoting respectful use of the laneways, supporting cultural renewal, and driving practical transformation. We are presently lobbying (2025) for a dedicated waste recycling depot in the laneway that will increase recycling rates and provide education on why this is vital not only for Hosier Lane, but for Melbourne and beyond. Through these initiatives we aim to keep the precinct vibrant, inclusive and environmentally responsible for the long term.

The culture of Hosier Lane matters because it belongs to everyone. It is a place where street art evolves daily, where visitors from across the world cross paths with residents, small businesses, and people experiencing homelessness who call the laneways home. It is a community shaped by diversity, colourful, raw, and constantly changing. Hosier Inc. works to protect and grow this culture by promoting respect among all who use the laneways, supporting initiatives like a dedicated waste recycling depot, and backing services that provide real help for people experiencing homelessness. The result is a precinct that not only showcases world-class creativity but also embodies Melbourne’s values of inclusion, sustainability, and social connection.

ustainability in Hosier Lane is about more than sweeping up. It is about creating a culture where art, people and place can thrive together. Hosier Inc. is working closely with the City of Melbourne to bring about the best laneway environment possible, combining practical improvements with long-term vision. One key step is the push for a laneway recycling depot that will make it easier to separate waste, cut down on landfill and educate visitors on why looking after the space matters. Clean laneways mean fewer paint tins and takeaway boxes left behind, more respect for residents and businesses, and a healthier canvas for artists. Education also plays a central role. By helping the general public and tourists recognise the worth and precious nature of the laneways, Hosier Inc. is building respect and responsibility into daily life. This not only protects the vibrancy of the laneway, but ensures it continues to be a safe vibrant space Melbourne can be proud of.

The laneways are more than a backdrop for art, they are home. Permanent residents play a vital role in Hosier Lane’s culture, bringing stability, care and daily life that anchors the precinct. Their presence is central to the laneway’s growth and long-term sustainability, and it is the residents themselves who give permission to the City of Melbourne for artists and graffiti to be painted up to 2.5 metres. Hosier Inc. works alongside these residents, as well as local businesses, artists and services, to strengthen community connections and promote respect for those who live here. We also recognise the transient population and work closely with organisations like The Living Room to support people experiencing homelessness. By championing both the permanent community and those passing through, Hosier Inc. ensures the laneways remain places where creativity, culture and community thrive together.

The culture of Hosier and Rutledge Lanes is one of constant change and shared ownership. The walls are a living canvas, repainted and reimagined nearly every day by artists from Melbourne and across the world. But the culture goes deeper than art. The laneways thrive because of this mix, diverse, unpredictable and inclusive. Hosier Inc. works to protect and nurture that culture so it remains creative, respectful and sustainable, a true reflection of Melbourne’s identity.