The Next 25
We build upon previous work to answer a simple question: across Melbourne’s transport network, which additional 25 train stations should be prioritised for inclusion in the Activity Centre Program?
As part of Plan for Victoria, the Government has elected to upzone dozens of train stations as part of the Activity Centres Program. This is a sound policy. Melbourne has bountiful infrastructure and the ability to accommodate many more Melburnians in the places where they want to live. We have outlined the impetus for transit-oriented planning reform in our previous reports including Melbourne’s Missing Middle and Missing Middle Housing Targets.
Here, we build upon previous work to answer a simple question: across Melbourne’s transport network, which additional 25 train stations should be prioritised for inclusion in the Activity Centre Program?
Inquiry into Victoria Planning Provisions amendments VC257, VC267 and VC274
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