Strategies and initiatives

Discover our long term planning vision for Melbourne and Victoria, strategic planning initatives and our strategic planning history.

Activity Centres

Setting the strategy for supporting jobs, housing and transport, while building on Melbourne's legacy of distinctiveness, liveability and sustainability.

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In this section

  • Developing a new plan for Victoria

    We’re reimagining the future of our cities, suburbs, towns, and regions.
    Strategy
    current
    A community of people enjoying life together.
  • Housing

    Planning system initiatives and reforms we are working on as part of Victoria’s Housing Statement
    Strategy
    current
  • Activity Centres Program

    Planning for more homes in activity centres, close to public transport, jobs and services.
    Strategy
    review-in-progress
  • Future Homes

    Explore our ready-made architectural designs and purpose-built planning process to get you building faster.
    Strategy
    current
    Future Homes Design A building exterior
  • Small second homes

    Learn how we are making it easier to build a small second home.
    Strategy
    current
  • Plan Melbourne 2017–2050

    Sets the strategy for supporting jobs, housing and transport, while building on Melbourne's legacy of distinctiveness, liveability and susta...
    Strategy
    review-in-progress
    Tram crossing the intersection of Collins and Swanston streets
  • Regional growth plans

    Find out about our strategic land use plans for regional Victoria.
    Strategy
    current
    Tile image: regional growth
  • Distinctive areas and landscapes

    Amendments to the Planning and Environment Act have been introduced to safeguard the state's distinctive areas and landscapes
    Strategy
    current
    Tile image: distinctive areas and landscapes
  • Environmentally sustainable development of buildings and subdivisions

    How the planning system is changing to improve the sustainability of buildings and subdivisions across Victoria.
    Strategy
    review-in-progress
    Image of outdoor rooftop space with decking, space to hang washing, deck chairs

Future homes

Future Homes are high amenity, light filled 3 storey apartment designs that can be adapted to various sites.

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Yarraville Village