Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 16 hours ago
Forest Hill Chase is one of the most important in the history of Victoria's shopping centres. Its development and evolution had implications for others throughout the state, the benefits and impacts of which we still live with today.
From open-air pedestrian mall to large-scale carparks and enclosed shops, Forest Hill Chase Shopping Centre is remembered by many to this day.
00:00 Introduction
00:35 Early days and design
02:45 First shopping centre plans
04:06 Second development attempt
05:23 Third development attempt
06:51 Early days of the shopping centre
07:54 Redevelopment and expansion
10:27 Name
11:04 Today
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MORE INFORMATION
Blog post on rocket playgrounds: philipmallis.com/2019/09/05/victorias-rocket-playgrounds
Supporters Portal: members.philipmallis.com
My website: philipmallis.com
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SOURCES
philam.github.io/videonotes/foresthillchaseshoppingcentre
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I acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which this video was filmed, the Wurundjeri people. I pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and their extensive and continuing connection to land, water and country.
Forest Hill Chase is one of the most important in the history of Victoria's shopping centres. Its development and evolution had implications for others throughout the state, the benefits and impacts of which we still live with today.
From open-air pedestrian mall to large-scale carparks and enclosed shops, Forest Hill Chase Shopping Centre is remembered by many to this day.
00:00 Introduction
00:35 Early days and design
02:45 First shopping centre plans
04:06 Second development attempt
05:23 Third development attempt
06:51 Early days of the shopping centre
07:54 Redevelopment and expansion
10:27 Name
11:04 Today
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MORE INFORMATION
Blog post on rocket playgrounds: philipmallis.com/2019/09/05/victorias-rocket-playgrounds
Supporters Portal: members.philipmallis.com
My website: philipmallis.com
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SOURCES
philam.github.io/videonotes/foresthillchaseshoppingcentre
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I acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which this video was filmed, the Wurundjeri people. I pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and their extensive and continuing connection to land, water and country.
