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
Criteria for defining activities areas boundaries and the activity centre zone.
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Expert Assistance Program
Specialist expert advice to councils for finalising and implementing structure plans. -
Changing Places Program
A grants program supporting urban improvement projects in activities areas. -
Place Management
Resources for activity centres / activities areas Place Managers. -
Guidelines and Resources
Information to assist the planning and implementation of activity areas policy. -
Activities areas FAQs
Frequently asked questions about activities areas planning and development.