Draft report on Melbourne's planning takes shape [04.12.2009]
The drafting of our report by the Shaping Melbourne Taskforce is currently underway, with Taskforce members contributing key messages and thoughts to report sections.
The aim of the report is to consider options for the future vision of Melbourne as it grows to accommodate a rapidly expanding population.
The following themes will be addressed in the Report:
A. Early 21st Century Melbourne: Describes Melbourne today.
B. The Horizon: Identifies population growth and demographic trends.
C. The Melbourne Proposition: Describes what our vision is for Melbourne beyond 5 million.
D. Planning for and Nurturing the Future
(i) Configuration: Describes the physical macro presentation of the city beyond 5 million.
(ii) Infrastructure: Describes the infrastructure needs of the city beyond 5 million.
(iii) Character: Describes the micro economic, social, environmental workings of the city beyond 5 million.
(iv) Governance: Proposes a model of how to achieve the configuration and character of the city beyond 5 million.
E. Community Engagement: Proposes how to engage the community to support this vision.
The report will be developed through coming months and comment will be sought from Taskforce and Committee for Melbourne members as drafting progresses.
For more information on the Shaping Melbourne Taskforce, please contact our Policy Officer, Ms Amelia Jalland on (03) 9667 8114 or ajalland@melbourne.org.au