Discussion Paper

Melbourne, let's talk about the future - have your say

The Ministerial Advisory Committee has prepared a Discussion Paper called Melbourne, let's talk about the future.  The paper has been prepared to prompt debate around the challenges and ideas for Melbourne's future.

Submissions to the Discussion Paper are now closed. Your thoughts will form part of the Metropolitan Planning Strategy to be released later in the year.

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Download the full paper

Melbourne, let's talk about the future - Full Report (PDF 16MB)

Melbourne, let's talk about the future - Full Report (Word 400KB)

Download the paper in sections

Part 1: Executive Summary and Introduction (PDF 2.6MB)

Part 2: Principle 1 and 2 (PDF 1.5MB)

Part 3: Principle 3 and 4 (PDF 2.5MB)

Part 4: Principle 5 and 6 (PDF 2MB)

Part 5: Principle 7 and 8 (PDF 1.5MB)

Part 6: Principle 9 and Have Your Say (PDF 130KB)

The Discussion Paper at a Glance

The Discussion Paper sets out nine principles to inform the Metropolitan Planning Strategy.  Five of these principles identify the outcomes the Strategy needs to address and the remaining four principles outline how these outcomes can be achieved. 

What we want to achieve

Principle 1: A distinctive Melbourne

Principle 2: A globally connected and competitive city

Principle 3: Social and economic participation

Principle 4: Strong communities

Principle 5: Environmental resilience

What needs to change

Principle 6: A polycentric city linked to regional cities

Principle 7: Living locally – a ‘20 minute’ city

Making it happen

Principle 8: Infrastructure investment that supports city growth

Principle 9: Leadership and partnership

Last updated: 23 Apr 2013