Activities Areas
Activities areas are vibrant hubs where people shop, work, meet, relax and often live. Usually well-served by public transport, they range in size and intensity of use from local neighbourhood strip shopping centres to universities and major regional shopping malls.
Linking them to good transport networks (road, public transport, pedestrian and cycle) is crucial as they attract high numbers of people and generate a significant volume of trips in metropolitan Melbourne.
Activities areas are more sustainable, more vibrant communities and will be the focus of major change over the next 30 years.
In this section:
- Activities areas overview
Find out about the different types of activities areas and where they are located.
- Structure planning
Structure plans provide the foundation for activities areas change and will guide the major changes to land use, built form and public spaces.
- Boundaries and activity centre zone
Activity Centre Mapping Style Guide and Criteria for defining activities areas boundaries and the activity centre zone.
- Programs and projects
A series of grants programs have provided specialist expert advice to councils for finalising and implementing structure plans as well as funding for urban design and capital works projects
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Place Management
Resources for activity centres / activities areas Place Managers. -
Guidelines and Resources
Information to assist the planning and implementation of activity areas policy. -
Frequently asked questions about activities areas planning and development.
Community Works Program 2012
The Minister for Planning announced the first round of funding for the Community Works Program in March 2012. The program aims to deliver quality public realm and open space networks that are vibrant, connected and enhance community pride.
Councils across Victoria were eligible to apply for grants to a maximum of $200,000 in the first round. Applications closed Thursday, 17 May 2012.
The next round of funding will be announced late 2012.
Community Works Program Guidelines (DOC - 32 KB) or (PDF - 445 KB)
Go to the Community Works Program page
Activity Centre Zone Mapping Style Guide
A new Activity Centre Zone Mapping Style Guide is now available. The guide has been developed to provide guidance on producing Framework Plans and Precinct Maps to be included in any Activity Centre Zone Schedule. It provides practical advice on preparing maps as well as examples of maps that have been prepared for a number of schedules.
Download the Mapping Style Guide from our Boundaries and Activity Centre Zone page