Central Activities Districts and Transit Cities
| Central Activities Districts In December 2008 the Premier and Minister for Planning released the Melbourne @ 5 Million report which provides policy initiatives that are complementary to the directions of Melbourne 2030 and builds on the achievements of the Transit Cities program. The scale of growth now anticipated in Melbourne suggests a need for six designated Principal Activity Centres to be reclassified as Central Activities Districts (CADs). The following centres, which were previously part of the Transit Cities Program, have now been designated a CAD: For further information on the Government's planning framework, the strategies and projects behind Melbourne 2030/Melbourne @ 5 million, and how they are being implemented, visit the Managing Melbourne's Growth web page. Transit Cities The Transit Cities program has served as the initial demonstration program for transit oriented development. Through the Transit Cities program, long term plans for the revitalisation of 13 key suburbs and regional centres have been put in place, along with strong local partnerships. The wider network of metropolitan activity centres (as set out in Melbourne 2030) will continue to play an important role in Melbourne’s growth. These centres will continue to be eligible for Government investment through programs such as Creating Better Places and the Expert Assistance Program. Existing commitments to regional Transit Cities will continue. The Government will keep working with councils and communities to manage the growth of regional centres, and a regional blueprint is due for release later in 2009. Want to know more about Transit Cities?Background information Page Top |  |  Minister for Planning, Justin Madden MLC    Maddern Square has been transformed to an attractive useful public space that benefits the community. |