City Plan 2009 - 2013 - City of Greater Geelong

Planning Framework
Future plans for the Geelong region take
into account the economic, social and
environmental needs of the municipality.
Community Wellbeing
Objective: To improve the health and quality of life of all residents of Greater Geelong
Outcomes:
Improved healthy eating and physical activity:
Physical health is critical to the wellbeing of
the individual and community - enabling full
participation in life and minimising avoidable
treatment costs. A balanced diet and regular
physical activity are essential for good health.
Growing the Economy
Objective: Securing Geelong’s Economic Future
Increased lifelong learning and literacy:
Supporting learning at all stages of life by offering
a wide variety of experiences and resources
enabling school readiness through early years,
interaction and knowledge building and improved
participation in the workforce and community.
Liveable neighbourhoods:
Creating places with easy access to local
amenities such as shops, parks and reserves
and community facilities, which encourage
destination walking, a community focus and
provide opportunities to reduce isolation.
Outcomes:
Plan and Develop the National Transport
and Logistics Precinct:
We will facilitate the National Transport
and Logistics Precinct which is focused on
strengthening our key existing assets such as
Avalon Airport, the Port of Geelong, the Ring
Road and Heales Road Industrial Estate.
We will encourage new assets that compliment
the existing assets, such as the proposed
Intermodal at Lara.
Development of the Cosmopolitan Heart:
The development of Geelong’s cosmopolitan
heart will be driven through key projects that
embrace our natural and built assets.
Managed Growth:
Geelong will continue to position itself as the
best place to live by fostering job creation,
sustainable development practices and
improved community wellbeing.
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