Plan Melbourne: Strategic planning document for Melbourne's growth and development from 2017 to 2050.
Objectives: Position Melbourne as a productive, liveable, sustainable, and resilient city with an integrated transport system and vibrant neighborhoods.
Key Outcomes and Actions
Outcome 1: Melbourne is a Productive City
Land-use Framework: Develop plans for each metropolitan region focusing on population growth, jobs, housing, transport, and infrastructure.
Central City Planning: Coordinate investments and growth in central city precincts.
Urban Renewal Precincts: Long-term planning for major precincts like Fishermans Bend and Docklands.
Innovation Clusters: Develop strategies for national employment and innovation clusters.
Activity Centres: Review and enhance activity centers to boost employment and housing.
Outcome 2: Housing Choice Close to Jobs and Services
Regional Housing Plans: Guide housing growth and address diversity and affordability.
Urban Renewal: Promote redevelopment in greyfield areas; focus on Fishermans Bend.
Social and Affordable Housing: Reform planning for increased supply.
Outcome 3: Integrated Transport System
Metro and Rail Improvements: Transition to a metro-style rail system; enhance bus and tram networks.
Transport Planning: Incorporate transport networks into planning, focus on connectivity.
Cycling and Walking Networks: Develop strategic cycling corridors and enhance pedestrian links.
Outcome 4: Distinctive and Liveable City
Design Excellence: Promote high-quality design in infrastructure projects.
Public Spaces: Enhance public squares and green spaces.
Heritage and Culture: Protect heritage areas and celebrate cultural heritage, including Aboriginal culture.
Outcome 5: Inclusive, Vibrant, and Healthy Neighborhoods
20-Minute Neighborhoods: Develop neighborhoods where residents can access most of their daily needs within a 20-minute walk.
Community Services: Plan for health and wellbeing precincts.
Outcome 6: Sustainable and Resilient City
Sustainable Development: Enhance energy, water, and waste management standards.
Climate Adaptation: Improve strategies to mitigate risks from climate change and natural hazards.
Urban Greening: Develop urban forests and green initiatives to cool and beautify the city.
Outcome 7: Productive Regional Victoria
Growth Frameworks: Support regional cities with growth strategies.
Infrastructure Links: Strengthen connections between regional Victoria and Melbourne.
Leadership and Implementation
Government Land Use: Optimize use of government-owned land.
Infrastructure Funding: Review funding for necessary infrastructure developments.
Population Scenarios: Develop scenarios for future population growth and housing needs.
Implementation Timeline
Short-term (S): Immediate to a few years.
Medium-term (M): Several years to a decade.
Long-term (L): Decadal timescales.
Agencies Involved
DELWP: Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning
DJPR: Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions
VPA: Victorian Planning Authority
Councils: Local government bodies
Others: Various agencies and departments depending on specific actions.