Smith Street is one of Melbourne’s oldest shopping strips. It is located at the boundary between the suburb of Fitzroy and Collingwood. The street is filled with cafes, restaurants; a lifestyle street welcomed by Generation Y who loves action and wants to be close to the Melbourne CBD. Perpendicular to Smith Street is Johnston Street where nightlife is prevalent with hip pubs spanning almost the whole street.

Smith Street is analogous to Lygon street of Carlton where countless Italian restaurants are located. Collingwood is often touted as the poor cousin of Fitzroy and Carlton because of its older style developments and its ‘industrial’ looks. Its proximity to the CBD prompted numerous residential developments over the year. Gradually, warehouses are being renovated and converted to residential units to meet the growing demand of inner-city suburb living.

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