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Vision and goals

Our vision is for a ‘liveable Melbourne, growing stronger together’. We bring this to life through the strategic plans that reflect the aspirations of our community and set the priorities that guide our decision-making.

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Aerial view of central Melbourne showing the CBD, with arenas and stadiums in the sports precinct and the botanical gardens on either side of the Yarra River.

M2050 Vision and Council Plan 2025-29

Built on your ideas, hopes and needs, our vision and council plan guide investments for a city that is more liveable, innovative and fair for everyone.

We have taken a rare chance to not only shape the Melbourne of tomorrow but the city we want to be in 2050.

Read the plans to find out how our city is evolving to meet your needs now and in the future. 
 

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Strategies and plans

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United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

The overarching framework for global sustainable development.

Melbourne as a smart city

Our vision for Melbourne as a smart city is simple: to enhance the aspects of our city that make us uniquely Melbourne, and intelligently prepare for the changing needs of the community, the environment and the economy.

Garden city

We’re on a mission to maximise urban greening and make Melbourne the garden city.

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Community engagement

Have your say

We regularly ask the community for feedback on our strategies and plans via Participate Melbourne External link

Community feedback helps to steer our decisions on planning and renewal, the environment, transport, health, technology, and the community.
 

our acknowledgement

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  • Aboriginal People Flag

The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. 

 

We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future.