26 March 2013 - Nillumbik Shire Council

OCM.029/13 Submission to Metropolitan Planning Strategy 2012 Discussion PaperAttachment 2• Increase port capacity• Improve Melbourne Airport access and capacity• Manage traffic congestion• Increase public transport service capacity and reduce crowding• Ensure all communities in metropolitan Melbourne have convenient access to the elements ofa good quality of life• Get the right housing mix in the right locations• Manage the location and increase the supply of affordable housing• Reduce delays and ambiguities in planning decisions• Deal with the implications of extreme weather events• Provide consistent infrastructure planning and investment• Make better use of existing infrastructure.As a starting point for stakeholder engagement nine principles have been identified to guidedevelopment of the Metropolitan Planning Strategy.Strategic Principles to guide development of the Metropolitan PlanningStrategySocial and economic participationThe Metropolitan Planning Strategy should facilitate social and economic participation for all people inall areas. It should support good access to housing, jobs, education, health services and recreation andleisure opportunities.A globally connected and competitive cityMelbourne’s economy is inextricably linked to the global economy through trade, people and the flow ofinformation and ideas. Melbourne’s competitive advantages include its liveability and its competitivebusiness environment: well-priced land for employment opportunities, low central city office rents,capital city transport networks, curfew free airports and Australia’s largest container port. Melbourneneeds to improve its productivity to be a globally connected and competitive city.Strong communitiesThe building blocks of successful cities are a combination of strong and cohesive communities and thevalues communities place on their local area. Resilient communities and local areas offering safe andconvenient access to local services underpin personal health and wellbeing, and can help support‘ageing in place’ and new ways of community caring.Environmental resilienceFrom the mountain ash forests of the Yarra Ranges to the wetlands on its coast, Melbourne is home todiverse and valuable natural features. Managing energy and water use, protecting our green spaces,environmental and infrastructure assets and natural resources will help Melbourne manage climaterisks, respond to extreme weather events and establish Victoria as a world leader in integrated watercycle management.Melbourne’s distinctivenessOur public realm, cultural institutions, rich heritage and array of social and sporting events help makeMelbourne what it is today and what it will be tomorrow. Development needs to maintain thedistinctiveness of Melbourne as a whole and the valued aspects of its local areas.Leadership and partnership47