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Implementation plans > Melbourne 2030 in summary
Melbourne 2030 is a strategic plan prepared to manage growth and change across metropolitan Melbourne and its surrounding region.
Its prime focus is the area covered by the 31 Melbourne metropolitan municipal councils (including the nine ‘interface councils’ which cover both urban and rural areas at the fringes of metropolitan Melbourne). It also raises important issues that affect local councils outside the metropolitan area, particularly those astride the regional transport corridors between metropolitan Melbourne and the closest regional cities within current and potential commuting range.
In establishing and articulating a long-term vision for metropolitan Melbourne, built up from many contributions across the community, Melbourne 2030 provides a framework for governments at all levels to respond to the diverse needs of those who live and work in and near Melbourne, and who visit it.
Vision
In the next 30 years Melbourne will grow by up to one million people and will consolidate its reputation as one of the most liveable, attractive and prosperous areas in the world for residents, business and visitors. |
The substance of Melbourne 2030 is contained in nine ‘directions’ that embody the Government’s aims of sustainability and of providing a better future for all.
They are:
- a more compact city
- better management of metropolitan growth
- networks with the regional cities
- a more prosperous city
- a great place to be
- a fairer city
- a greener city
- better transport links
- better planning decisions, careful management.
Each of these directions is supported by specific policies that will be incorporated into the planning system. The policies will be implemented through a range of initiatives undertaken through joint action by local government, the Government and the wider community.
As Melbourne 2030 is a statement of government policy intent only, some of the initiatives will be subject to the availability of budget funding. That is, such initiatives will need to await assessment and prioritisation through normal State budget processes in future periods. It is not intended that all initiatives should begin at once, nor that all should be completed within the five-year time frame. Many will lead to follow-on work. Others may change or be reviewed over the 30-year life of Melbourne 2030.
http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/melbourne2030online/content/implementation_plans/00_summary.html |
