Urban growth

Geelong is growing in a managed and organised way. Here you'll find information on how the region will grow and planning information for residents.

Growth planning

Having the right infrastructure in place along with sufficient land supply and housing strategies to support the needs of a growing population and job creation will be critical for the future liveability and prosperity of our region.

The G21 Regional Growth Plan (Growth Plan) provides a strategic land use and growth framework to manage population growth of the region to 500,000 by 2050. The Implementation Plan aims to build on the work of the Growth Plan.

Source: https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/urbangrowth/default.aspx

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The City of Melbourne is a key centre of Victoria’s productivity and innovation. As the city continues to grow and change we need to plan ahead to meet the needs of residents, businesses and visitors.

Source: https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/building-and-development/urban-planning/Pages/urban-planning.aspx

Cities that are more liveable, sustainable and productive will contribute to Australia’s future economic prosperity and social cohesion. From a national perspective, it’s a great example of the kind of cooperation between governments, communities and the private sector which is required if we are to overcome the big challenges facing our cities such as climate change, a lack of affordable housing, traffic congestion and a growing, ageing population. This site outlines some completed projects for improving the liveability of Australian cities.

The Liveable Cities program

The Federal Labor Government has announced the successful projects from its $20 million Liveable Cities program, designed to help make Australia’s 18 major cities more productive, sustainable and liveable.

The Liveable Cities program supports a wide range of projects in two categories:

• those that demonstrate best practice in urban design or that encourage better public transport and cycling, urban sustainability and infill;
• plans that help cities prepare for demographic change, climate change, urban infill, healthier lifestyles and greater well-being.

Source: https://anthonyalbanese.com.au/improving-the-liveability-of-australian-cities

The built environment has a significant impact on children and young people’s development, their quality of life and their experience and enjoyment of the world. Schools, houses, shops, walkways, railways, parks, recreational and community centres are all part of our built environment.

Source: https://www.ccyp.wa.gov.au/media/1407/report-built-environment-building-spaces-and-places-for-children-and-young-people-july-2011.pdf

Livable City works to create a San Francisco of great streets and complete neighborhoods, where walking, bicycling, and transit are the best choices for most trips, where public spaces are beautiful, well-designed, and well-maintained, and where housing is more plentiful and more affordable. Topics include:

• What makes a livable neighbourhood?
• Streets as public space
• Car free living