Across multiple reports, residents in Melbourne’s suburbs and similar communities say they are shocked by a council proposal to create new pocket parks by acquiring existing properties and demolishing homes. The coverage focuses on Marija Kustura, who has lived in her home for more than two decades, and says a council is considering purchasing her property and removing the dwelling to make way for a pocket park. The articles present the proposal as part of a local planning approach aimed at increasing green space, but they also highlight community reaction. Residents express concern about the impact on long-term homeowners, including the loss of established homes and neighbourhood character. The reports describe that council planning processes are underway and that residents are seeking clarity on the proposal, including how decisions are made and what options may be available to affected property owners. While the overall objective of adding small public open spaces is consistent across the articles, the emphasis differs between accounts that report the residents’ surprise and those that outline the council’s role in property acquisition. The stories do not indicate that the demolition is final, only that it is being considered.