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Managing Melbourne's Growth

The Victorian Government's long-term planning framework for managing Melbourne's growth is set out in the following policy documents: Melbourne 2030 Strategy (October 2002) is the Victorian Government's vision for metropolitan Melbourne and the surrounding region. Planning for all of Melbourne (May 2008) is the Government's response to the first five-year audit of Melbourne 2030. Melbourne 2030: a planning update - Melbourne @ 5 million (December 2008) is an update of Melbourne 2030 in the light of rapid population growth predicted in Victoria in Future 2008. For more information on how this planning framework has built upon these documents and how the various initiatives work together visit: Melbourne's Planning Story What's happening? Affordable Housing Proposal for Dandenong Families Fast-Tracked, 13 November 2009 The State Government has cleared the path for a $4 million affordable housing development in Dandenong that will create local jobs. The design for the proposed development won a 2007 ‘Living Space’ design competition by the Office of the Victorian Government Architect and the Office of Housing, for its innovative, energy efficient and flexible design. Follow this link for more information on the Dandenong Central Activities District. Melbourne shapes up in planning for long term growth, 11 November 2009 The Minister for Planning has approved and is now seeking parliamentary ratification of Amendment VC55. Subject to Parliament’s approval of the Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution legislation it will then come into operation. For more information go to Delivering Melbourne's newest sustainable communities: Amendment VC55. Community plan for Broadmeadows future, 10 November 2009 An information day, community workshops, and an online forum will enable the Broadmeadows community to have their say on the development of a Structure Plan for Broadmeadows Central Activity District (CAD). The Broadmeadows Structure Plan will guide the development of Broadmeadows CAD as a regional hub for offices and services, supported by a mix of retail, leisure and transport facilities to accommodate our growing population and allow local people to work, play and shop close to home. Follow this link for more information on Structure Planning. Red tape slashed to boost public housing, 9 November 2009 The Government has slashed red tape and streamlined the planning system to secure a $21 million social housing project, benefiting 79 families and securing jobs in the Ferntree Gully area. Follow this link for more information on how the Government is streamlining the planning system. To view a list of significant developments regarding the Government's planning framework since the release of Melbourne 2030 in 2002 visit Archive News.

Policy updates and research Victoria in Future 2008 Victorian Transport Plan Delivering Melbourne's newest sustainable communities Related initiatives Central Activities Districts Delivering Melbourne's newest sustainable communities: Amendment VC55 Development Facilitation Green Wedges Growth Area Planning Growth Areas Authority Housing Growth New residential zones Planning for Activity Centres Urban Development Program