We've developed a new heritage strategy to update and plan how we acknowledge the unique heritage in our city.
Our Heritage Strategy 2026: Stories of People and Place seeks to reflect contemporary community values and respond to emerging challenges. It addresses important issues including housing, economic growth, environment, multiculturalism and Aboriginal Cultural Heritage.
This strategy will guide our ‘people-centered’ approach to heritage and heritage management for the next 10 years, informing our program of works and establishing 5 priority areas:
- Stewardship
- Distinctive places
- Aboriginal heritage
- Powerful experiences of our multicultural city
- Sustainability and environment
Community consultation External link on the discussion paper and draft strategy took place from 2024 to 2025. The Future Melbourne Committee endorsed the new Heritage Strategy 2026: Stories of People and Place at its meeting on Tuesday 17 February. The meeting papers are available online and the final strategy will be published soon.
