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Assembly Summary Report

Inner Metro Assembly

Draft, Version 1, 28 September

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The Metropolitan Partnerships

The key messages

The 2017 ‘Inner Metro’ Assembly

The Inner Metro Region

Who took part in the conversation?

Reviewing the Inner Metro’s priorities

How do we achieve the priorities?

What does this mean?

Appendix

ASSEMBLY SUMMARY REPORT, VERSION 1, 28 SEPTEMBER

The Metropolitan PartnershipsThe Metropolitan Partnerships are a new and coordinated way for communities to advise government on what matters in their region.

The Victorian Government wants to better understand and respond to the needs of Melbourne’s communities. Six Metropolitan Partnerships across Melbourne have been created because the government recognises that local communities are best placed to advise on what the issues and priorities are for their region.

The membership of each Partnership includes eight community and business representatives with varied backgrounds, experiences and networks, the CEO of each of local government in that region and a Deputy Secretary from the Victorian State Government.

Working closely with their communities, the Partnerships will identify opportunities for driving improved social, economic and environmental outcomes and advise the government on actions that can make a real difference to the liveability and prosperity of their metropolitan region.

The Partnerships will strengthen relationships and facilitate stronger collaboration across the three tiers of government, and businesses and communities and will enable the government to respond in a more coordinated and targeted manner to deliver better outcomes for the community.

INTRODUCING THE INNER METRO PARTNERSHIP MEMBERS

• Tony Keenan, Chair

• Robyn Miller, Deputy Chair

• Peter McEwan, business and community member

• Martin Brennan, business and community member

• Alex Lawlor, business and community member

• Laura Cavallo, business and community member

• Graham Atkinson, business and community member

• Sheree Siow, business and community member

• David Webster, Victorian Government representative

• Ben Rimmer, CEO, Melbourne City Council

• VJ Vaidyanath, CEO, Yarra City Council

• Peter Smith, CEO, Port Phillip City Council

More information on the six Metropolitan Partnerships and the members can be found at www.suburbandevelopment.vic.gov.au.

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The key messagesOn Wednesday 13 September 2017, community members, businesses, Councillors, Mayors and CEOs came together to determine the key priorities for the Inner Metropolitan Region. This ‘Assembly’ is part of a four-year commitment to giving Victorians the opportunity to influence decisions and shape the future of their communities.

Discussion, ideas and feedback from the Assembly will be used by the Metropolitan Partnership to inform its independent advice to government on priorities for Melbourne’s Inner Metro Region.

At the Assembly, there were 143 people participating in discussions; 122 attendees and 21 table hosts. Included in the attendees were eight Councillors, two Mayors, CEO’s from the three local governments in the region, five State Ministers and two Departmental Secretaries. The focus of the night was to hear from community members, including feedback and ideas. The agenda included two group activities and individual voting:

review and evaluate the Partnership’s initial thinking on priorities for the Inner Metro Region

develop and pitch ideas for how these priorities can be achieved which were then evaluated by all participants on the night.

To increase transparency and provide live results, individual handsets were given to every participant to take part in the evaluation polls.

On the night participants agreed a ‘Housing Strategy: A comprehensive plan to address access to affordable and secure housing across the housing spectrum from rough sleeping to affordable rental and home ownership’ was extremely important for the future of the region.

Overall participants thought the priorities presented by the Partnership were moderately to extremely important to the future of the Inner Metro Region. However, many participants commented on the inconsistent scope of the priorities between strategic directions to implementable actions.

Nineteen action statements to address the priorities were developed and evaluated. Participants believed the top two actions of most importance to the region are:

Accessible, convenient, seamless walking, cycling and public transport supported by consistent infrastructure and facilities that contribute to the public realm.

New tram line to the mixed-use area of Fisherman’s Bend within 5 years.

Both the top actions related to transport and accessibility across the region. This indicates that participants believe improving accessibility particularly public and active transport could address other issues in the Inner Metro Region including health and economy.

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The 2017 ‘Inner Metro’ AssemblyOn Wednesday 13 September 2017, 143 community members, businesses, Councillors, Mayors and CEOs came together to help determine the key priorities for the Inner Metro Region. This ‘Assembly’ is part of a four-year commitment to giving Victorians the opportunity to influence decisions and shape the future of their communities.

The Victorian Government recognises that local communities are best placed to advise on what the issues and priorities are for their region. The Metropolitan Assemblies have been initiated as an opportunity for the community to come together and have their say on issues that matter to them and the priorities they have for their communities.

There were several ways people could take part in the conversation. They could:

1. Inform the Assembly agenda by answering pre-engagement questions online at engage.vic.gov.au

2. Attend the Assembly on Wednesday 13 September 2017, 5.30-8.00pm.

The focus of the night was to hear feedback and ideas from community members. The agenda, shown in Figure 1, included two group activities.

The first activity gave participants the chance to review and evaluate the Partnership’s emerging priorities. The second activity encouraged participants to develop and pitch their ideas for how these priorities can be achieved. These ideas were then evaluated by all participants on the night. To increase transparency by providing live results and ensuring everyone got the opportunity to participate, individual handsets were given to every participant to take part in the polls.

After the Assembly, the Partnership now has community input into what the Inner Metro

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Assembly pre-engagment (108

people)

Assembly discussions (143 people)

Partnership submission to the

Victorian Government

Figure 1: The Inner Metro Assembly agenda

5.00 Participants arrive

5.30 Welcome to Country

5.40 Introduction by the Minister for Suburban Development

5.45 Presentation from Assembly Chair

6.00 Activity #1 – Confirming priorities for the region

6.45 Activity #2 – Developing action statements for addressing priorities

7.25 Activity #3 – Voting on action statements

7.50 Thank you and next steps

8.00 Performance by the Young Voices of Melbourne Choir


priorities are and how they could be achieved. This information will be pivotal in the Partnership’s advice to the Victorian Government.

LIMITATIONS As with all community engagement processes, there were limitations associated with the Assembly that should be acknowledged. These are:

Assembly participants were not a true representative sample of the Inner Metro population. The results from the night are a good indication of sentiment and ideas in the region, but are not a statistically valid reflection of the views of the entire inner Metro community.

Due to multiple registration processes, demographic information was not collected for all participants.

Not all participants chose to take part in all polls on the individual handset, all results have been converted into percentages to reduce the impact of this.

Participants had varying understanding of the issues in the region and possible solutions.

Some participants were allocated to themed tables but chose to move to other discussions on the night.

Some actions identified did not always reflect the topics discussed. This was in part due to the cross pollination of issues emerging across the themes discussed.

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The Inner Metro RegionThe Inner Metro Region of Melbourne extends from the Flemington Racecourse and Kensington to the coastline of Port Phillip Bay at Port Melbourne and St Kilda, taking in the inner-city suburbs of Collingwood and Richmond. The region covers the LGAs of Melbourne, Yarra and Port Phillip. The region has a population of 337,000 people, or 7.6 percent of Melbourne’s total population.

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[Inner Metro fact sheet to be inserted]

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Figure 2: The Inner Metro Region.


Who took part in the conversation?Between 11 August and 12 of September 2017, the Inner Metro Partnership web page was on engage.vic.gov.au and was visited by 1,377 people. Of these, 108 people completed the pre-engagement questions.

At the Assembly, there were 143 people participating in discussions; 122 attendees and 21 table hosts. Included in the attendees were 18 Councillors/Mayors/CEOs, five State Ministers, and two Departmental Secretaries

Below is the key demographic information about participants:

There were slightly more males in attendance than females.

The majority of participants were between 55 and 64 years of age.

Over a third of participants live in the region, and a third work in the region.

Too few people provided details about their suburbs to establish the spread of participants across the region.

Figures 3 to 5 show the participants age, suburb they live in and relationship to the region.

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Figure 5: Age range of Assembly participants (n=91)

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Reviewing the Inner Metro Partnership’s priorities

The 11 priority statements presented to the Assembly by the Partnership were:

Statement #1: Innovation and creative economies (I&CE): Identify localities for I&CE stimulation and use zoning provisions for renewal and revitalisation.

Statement #2: Airport Rail Link: Coordinate political, planning and commercial supports for Inner Melbourne airport link.

Statement #3: Housing Strategy: A comprehensive plan to address access to affordable and secure housing across the housing spectrum from rough sleeping to affordable rental and home ownership.

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Providing feedback on prioritiesPartnership members developed 11 priority statements for the Inner Metro Region prior to the Assembly. These priorities were informed by the pre-engagement results and other community engagement that has been conducted by local government in the region.

It was important to the Partnership to have their 11 priority statements reviewed by the community. They wanted to know if anything was missing and which of the eleven priorities may be more key to the success of the region than others.

Participants were split across 21 tables with a mixture of genders and experience on each table. Each table had an experienced table host to facilitate the conversation. After the Partnership Chair presented the ten priority statements participants were asked at their tables to consider whether they are ‘the right priorities for the region’. Top messages from the conversation were recorded and any additional priorities could be submitted through the table hosts handset.

At the end of the conversation participants were invited to respond to the question was ‘What is the level of importance of this priority for the future of the region? along a Likert scale from ‘Extremely important’ (5) to ‘Not at all important’ (1).

This evaluation was conducted using the individual handsets, allowing everyone the opportunity to have their say on each action.


Statement #4: Immediate solution to rough sleeping: Fund and establish three “housing first” programs in the Inner Metro Region as an immediate solution to rough sleeping.

Statement #5: Gertrude Street Indigenous Cultural Festival: Agree on scope, identify site options and establish with communities.

Statement #6: Indigenous Children: Improve access to early childhood education and health services.

Statement #7: Accessible City: Develop a coordinated plan for Melbourne as the “world’s most accessible inner city” (transport/buildings/services).

Statement #8: Inner Melbourne Greening: Coordinated green infrastructure, urban forest and open spaces.

Statement #9: Sustainability Hub: A co-located water, waste, energy and community facility in the new urban renewal area of Fisherman’s Bend.

Statement #10: Microgrids: Provide incentives for use of clean (solar) energy, reducing dependency on fossil fuel.

Statement #11: Active Transport: Coordinate existing plans for a walkable, cyclable and seamlessly connected Inner Melbourne.

PARTICIPANTS FEEDBACK ON THE PRIORITIESOverall participants thought the priorities were moderately to extremely important to the future of the Inner Metro Region. However, participants were neutral about the importance of the Gertrude Indigenous Street Festival to the future of the region.

The table facilitators took notes of the table discussion on priority statements. Many participants commented on the inconsistent scope of the priorities, for example some were strategic level policy and others implementable projects. Some participants suggested creating a shorter more strategic list of priorities.

Other key messages from participants were:

Access to green, open and public space is very important in the Inner Metro Region as the population grows.

There is a need for an overarching strategy to manage growth in the inner city.

The priorities could emphasise the urgency of the Airport Rail Link more.

Could there be another tram line/line extension into Fisherman’s Bend and/or along the Yarra?

Coordinated plans and strategic planning processes are essential to achieving these priorities.

Environment priorities should extend to the bay and rivers, not just green spaces.

The key issues participants thought were missing in the priorities were safety and mental health.

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RESULTS OF THE PARTICIPANT EVALUATION ON THE PRIORITY STATMENTSThe results have been grouped in accordance with the evaluation result and by theme.

Table 1, illustrates that participants agreed a ‘Housing Strategy: A comprehensive plan to address access to affordable and secure housing across the housing spectrum from rough sleeping to affordable rental and home ownership’ was the extremely important for the future of the region. Overall priorities relating to Housing were the key priorities, which matched the pre-engagement results where housing, development and social welfare were top priority areas.

Table 1: Polling results for the question ‘What is the level of importance of this priority for the fu-ture of the region?’ 1= Not at all important, 3=Neutral, 5= Extremely important.

Topic Priority statement Average score

Housing; Managing Growth

Housing Strategy: A comprehensive plan to address access to affordable and secure housing across the housing spectrum from rough sleeping to affordable rental and home ownership.

4.65

Housing; Health; Social Welfare and Inclusion

Immediate solution to rough sleeping: Fund and establish three “Housing First” programs in the Inner Metro Region as

an immediate solution to rough sleeping.

4.52

Environment Inner Melbourne greening: Coordinated green infrastructure, urban forest and open spaces.

4.48

Health; Infrastructure

Active transport: Coordinate existing plans for a walkable, cyclable and seamlessly connected inner Melbourne.

4.43

Infrastructure; Managing Growth

Accessible city: Develop a coordinated plan for Melbourne as the “world’s most accessible inner city” (transport/buildings/services).

4.19

Education and Training; Social Welfare and Inclusion

Indigenous children: Improve access to early childhood education and health services.

4.18

Economy, Industry and Jobs; Environment

Microgrids: Provide incentives for use of clean (solar) energy, reducing dependency on fossil fuels.

4.15

Economy, Industry and Jobs

Innovation and Creative Economies (I&CE): Identify localities for I&CE stimulation and use zoning provisions for renewal and revitalisation.

3.94

Infrastructure; Environment

Sustainability hub: A co-located water, waste, energy and community facility in the new urban renewal area of Fisherman’s Bend.

3.86

Economy, Industry Airport Rail Link: Coordinate political, planning and 3.81

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and Jobs; Infrastructure

commercial supports for Inner Melbourne airport link.

Economy, Industry and Jobs; Social Welfare and Inclusion

Gertrude Street Indigenous Cultural Festival: Agree on scope, identify site options and establish with communities.

2.85

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How do we achieve the priorities?

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Developing action statementsFollowing the discussion about priorities, participants moved to a second table to discuss the topics they are passionate about. Participants had indicated their topics of interest when registering and the number of tables per topic reflected the volume of interest in each. The topics were: - Infrastructure (five tables) - Environment (four tables) - Housing (four tables) - Economy, industry and jobs (two tables) - Managing growth (two tables) - Health (two tables) - Social welfare and inclusion (one table) - Education and training (one table)

Once on their new table participants were asked to create an action statement for how the priorities for each topic could be achieved. To create the action statement, participants individually wrote down and pitched ideas. The table then discussed all the ideas and voted for their favourite using sticky dots.

The idea the table agreed on was then submitted as their action statement for evaluation from all assembly participants. Each table could only submit one action statement.

Figure 6: Activity cards used to pitch and vote on ideas.


ACTION STATEMENTS BY TOPICThe actions statements pitched by participants have been organised by topic and by the priorities presented to the assembly participants in the first activity. In bold are the ideas that had the most support and were submitted by participants. The other ideas have been summarised into a few key statements. Some actions identified do reflect the topics discussed, this was in part due to the cross pollination of issues emerging across the themes discussed.

All action statements pitched on the night are included in Table 3 in the Appendix.

Please note three tables did not use the activity cards to record and pitch ideas. Their final action statements were submitted and captured but not the other ideas that were pitched.

INFRASTRUCTURE (DISCUSSED AT FIVE TABLES)

Related priorities:


Statement #7: Accessible city: Develop a coordinated plan for Melbourne as the “world’s most accessible inner city” (transport/buildings/services).

Statement #11: Active Transport: Coordinate existing plans for a walkable, cyclable and seamlessly connected inner Melbourne.

Action statements:

Well defined, separated and safe infrastructure, paths and routes for active transport-walking and cycling.

Inclusionary zoning and key worker housing to assist in housing choices and affordability.

Take pressure off Inner Metro by enhancing public transport to regional areas. This will support access to affordable housing.

Sporting capital of the world.

A Transport Plan for Melbourne – suggestions include:

assign movement targets for each transport mode to achieve the State's greenhouse gas emission reduction targets

invest in the tram network

accelerate the roll-out of changes to the road space allocation to address congestion

Car free city centre where walking, biking and public accessible transport is prioritised.

New models for the design and delivery of community infrastructure in renewal high-density areas.

Get agencies to work together to increase green space within the built form.

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ENVIRONMENT (DISCUSSED AT FOUR TABLES)

Related priorities:

Statement #8: Inner Melbourne Greening: Coordinated green infrastructure, urban forest and open spaces.

Statement #9: Sustainability hub: A co-located water, waste, energy and community facility in the new urban renewal area of Fisherman’s Bend.

Statement #10: Microgrids: Provide incentives for use of clean (solar) energy, reducing dependency on fossil fuels.

Action statements:

Innovative funding to transform to green infrastructure to adapt to climate impacts including flooding, heat etc.

Building on past open space legacies to design a new vision for Inner Metro green spaces, connecting people, parks and nature.

Micro grids using public spaces, bridges, freeways etc. as frames for linear solar farms.

Ensure protection as respectful acknowledgment of the graves under Queen Victoria Market and other Indigenous sites of both Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung clans.

Fund infrastructure to be delivered by Melbourne Water to adapt to flooding using part of the proceeds of the sale of the Snowy Hydro to Federal Government.

Increase the minimum requirement for public open space contribution in new development and grass all areas where tram lines are inaccessible to traffic.

Create mechanisms for residential tenancies to be upgraded to reduce emissions to zero.

Adapt water sensitive urban design and sustainability as a fundamental planning requirement.

HOUSING (DISCUSSED AT FOUR TABLES)

Related priorities:


Statement #4: Immediate solution to rough sleeping: Fund and establish three “Housing First” programs in the Inner Metro Region as an immediate solution to rough sleeping.

Action statements

Mandate inclusionary affordable and social housing zoning with defined



targets and third-party investment options.

Investigate tried and tested affordable housing solutions e.g. UK, Singapore to consider new innovative delivery models or options.

Consistent requirement for social housing, affordable private housing, higher density and rent to buy.

Fisherman’s Bend employment precinct with Arden will underpin Melbourne as a globally connected innovation design and university.

Mandated targets per local Government area (per council) to partner with Housing Associations to develop suitable under-utilised sites (publicly owned) for social and affordable housing.

Implement homelessness programs such as:

homeshare model to increase supply of affordable housing and better utilise existing housing in Inner Melbourne

a street to home service across Inner Metro

Build a better sense of community by encouraging more community activities, to address the issues of social isolation particularly of older people and those in public or social housing.

ECONOMY, INDUSTRY AND JOBS (DISCUSSED AT TWO TABLES)

Related priorities:

Statement #1: Innovation and Creative Economies (I&CE): Identify localities for I&CE stimulation and use zoning provisions for renewal and revitalisation.



Statement #10: Microgrids: Provide incentives for use of clean (solar) energy, reducing dependency on fossil fuels.

Action statements

Lobby the Commonwealth government or NBN Co to prioritise the roll out of high speed broadband across Inner Melbourne.

Accessible, convenient, seamless walking, cycling and public transport supported by consistent infrastructure and facilities that contribute to public realm.

Support international student sector to continue to grow with land, housing and infrastructure amenity.

Integrated/taskforce approach to ensuring region optimises the commercial creative and residential opportunities it has.

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New technologies for waste disposal in inner city - incineration of household waste/business waste to generate energy - green waste / food waste regarding centre in inner Melbourne.

Invest in resources, management and recognition for volunteering as a means to address social isolation, homelessness and mental health (particularly in disadvantaged areas).

MANAGING GROWTH (DISCUSSED AT TWO TABLES)

Related priorities:


Statement #7: Accessible city: Develop a coordinated plan for Melbourne as the “world’s most accessible inner city” (transport/buildings/services).

Action Statements:

Introduce deliberative community consultation at both levels of government to get popular democratic solutions to problems.

Develop an integrated harm minimisation strategy to cover all LGAs to reduce harm from drug use homelessness etc.

Build a rapid train system between Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and eventually Adelaide to spread growth around the state.

Protect more historic architecture, old buildings, existing structures, and challenge new development to grow innovatively around and within them.

Apply planning regulations and plans to promote green buffer zones between residential and existing commercial land use areas to support constructive co-existence.

Improving education and information about the socio-economic benefits of managing and welcoming growth.

Carry out a needs based study for infrastructure (transport, schools, services) to then take control of an manage population growth to as best match needs.

HEALTH (DISCUSSED AT TWO TABLES)

Related priorities:


Statement #11: Active Transport: Coordinate existing plans for a walkable, cyclable and seamlessly connected inner Melbourne.

Action Statements:



New tram line to mixed use area of Fisherman’s Bend within 5 years.

Ensure stormwater runoff does not impact waterways and the bay and reduce flood risk.

Create community hubs to promote social inclusion.

A State Government led response to homelessness which is coordinated and funded to support local governments, including programs to address drug, alcohol, and mental health via multicultural social cohesion hubs.

Expand mental health awareness/services to youths within the emerging and diverse communities.

SOCIAL WELFARE AND INCLUSION (DISCUSSED AT ONE TABLE)

Related priorities:




Action Statements:

To establish a network or hub for youth to support them on the right path.

Provide more social housing and housing support, suggestions include:

every new housing development required to include 10% social housing

conduct a housing review on the need and the waiting list

increase people’s knowledge of their housing choices before they end up on the streets.

Fostering sub-region "community conversations" at locations that are accessible and welcoming for a range of groups.

Accessible and community based assistance to renters / students from outside of Australia for example, organisations that can help them with housing, communication and law integration.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING (DISCUSSED AT ONE TABLE)

Related priorities:


Action Statements:

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Develop Inner Metro masterplan that guides and puts a framework in place for future Melbourne 2050, housing, industry etc.

Strengthen precinct place making and retaining character and uniqueness of place as an attraction to economic activity and cultural vibrancy.

An inner-city wide metropolitan plan and urban strategy that identifies where population growth is going to be accommodated and where the new services are going to be located - schools, health, community safety and transport links.

A whole of community learning hub integrating existing resources in health and education, underpinned by technology.

In addition, through the pre-engagement process participants said they would like to see the following:

improved transparency and accountability through accessible and up to date data and information

improved existing communication methods with the community and stakeholders

involvement of the community in decision making, for example through deliberative and co-design processes

increased capacity of community members to be involved in decision through initiatives such as training, funding for community led projects and the provision of community spaces.



Participants evaluations of the action statements are illustrated in Table 2. Participants believed the top two actions of most importance to the region are:

Accessible, convenient, seamless walking, cycling and public transport supported by consistent infrastructure and facilities that contribute to public realm (ECONOMY, INDUSTRY AND JOBS).

New tram line to mixed use area of Fisherman’s Bend within 5 years (HEALTH).

The action statements at this Assembly did not always correlate to the themes discussed on the table, nor did the top priority topics match action statements. However, both the top actions related to transport and accessibility in across the region, which can improve health and the economy. Overall, 16 of the 19 action statements were evaluated by participants as moderately-extremely important for the region.

Table 2: Polling results for the action statements. 1= Not at all important, 3= Neutral, 5= Ex-tremely Important.

Topic Action statement Average importance



4.25

Health New tram line to mixed use area of Fisherman’s Bend within 5 years. 4.25

Managing growth

Develop an integrated harm minimisation strategy to cover all LGAs to reduce harm from drug use homelessness etc.

4.23

Environment Building on past open space legacies to design a new vision for Inner 4.21

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Evaluating action statementsTo evaluate the action statements developed by participants each statement was presented to the entire room. Participants were asked to consider each statement and respond to a question for each determined by the Partnership members. The question was:

What is the level of importance of this action for the future of the region?1. Not at all important2. Low importance3. Neutral4. Moderately important5. Extremely important

This evaluation was conducted using the individual handsets, allowing everyone the opportunity to have their say on each action.


Metro green spaces, connecting people, parks and nature.

Health Ensure stormwater runoff does not impact waterways and the bay and reduce flood risk.

4.18

Infrastructure Well defined, separated and safe infrastructure, paths and routes for active transport-walking and cycling.

4.12

Social welfare and inclusion

To establish a network or hub for youth to support them. 4.05

Housing Investigate tried and tested affordable housing solutions e.g. UK Singapore to consider new innovative delivery models or options.

4.03

Housing Mandate inclusionary affordable and social housing zoning with defined targets and third-party investment options.

3.97

Infrastructure Inclusionary zoning and key worker housing to assist in housing choices and affordability.

3.91

Environment Micro grids using public spaces bridges freeways etc. as frames for linear solar farms.

3.86

Environment Innovative funding to transform to green infrastructure to adapt to climate impacts including flooding, heat etc.

3.83

Housing Fisherman’s bend employment precinct with Arden will underpin Melbourne as a globally connected innovation design and university.

3.78


Lobby the Commonwealth government or NBN Co to prioritise the roll out of high speed broadband across Inner Melbourne.

3.71

Infrastructure Take pressure off inner metro by enhancing public transport to regional areas. This will support access to affordable housing.

3.59

Housing Consistent requirement for social housing affordable private housing higher density and rent to buy.

3.56

Education and training

Develop Inner Metro masterplan that guides and puts a framework in place for future Melbourne 2050. Housing. Industry. Etc.

3.45

Managing growth


3.19

Infrastructure Sporting capital of the world. 3.05



Participants largely agreed on the importance of the actions to the Inner Metro Region. There were however two actions that split participants more than others. They were:



Participants voting patterns were reviewed and several demographic factors were observed. They were:

Males and older age groups were less likely to think Inner Melbourne becoming the Sporting Capital of the World was important to the region.

Genders were split on the action to introduce deliberative community consultation, females were more likely to think this was important and males were more likely to think it was not important.

Ages 35-44 were also more likely to believe introducing deliberative community consultation was important to the region.

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What does this mean?The Assembly participants’ contributions and ideas on the night provide a good guide for Part-nership members about the key priorities for the region.

The key take away messages for the Partnership are:

Overall participants thought the priorities presented by the Partnership were moderately to extremely important to the future of the Inner Metro Region. However, many participants commented on the inconsistent scope of the priorities between strategic directions to implementable actions.

Priorities relating to Housing were the key priorities, which matched the pre-engagement results where housing, development and social welfare were top priority areas.

The key issues participants thought were missing from the priorities were safety and mental health.

Transport actions were raised consistently across all topic areas, and the top two actions participants thought were important related to transport. This indicates that participants believe improving accessibility particularly public and active transport could address other issues in the Inner Metro Region including health and economy.

Action statements for the Housing priorities consistently called for increased promotion of and targets for social housing in the Inner Metro Region.

The Partnership will take on board the ideas from the assembly while it formulates its independent advice to Government that will be submitted later this year.



AppendixGraphs illustrating response split across Likert scales

List of action statements and votes

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Figure 7: Polling results for question ‘What is the level of importance of this priority for the future of the region?'

Gertrude Street Indigenous Cultural Festival: Agree on scope, identify site options and establish with communities._x000d_

Sustainability hub: A co-located water, waste, energy and community facility in the new urban renewal area of Fishermans Bend._x000d_

Innovation and Creative Economies (I&CE): Identify localities for I&CE stimulation and use zoning provisions for renewal and revitalisation._x000d_

Airport Rail Link: Coordinate political, planning and commercial supports for Inner Melbourne airport link._x000d_

Indigenous Children: Improve access to early childhood education and health services._x000d_

Microgrids: Provide incentives for use of clean (solar) energy, reducing dependency on fossil fuels._x000d_

Accessible city: Develop a coordinated plan for Melbourne as the “world’s most accessible inner city” (transport/buildings/services)._x000d_

Active Transport: Coordinate existing plans for a walkable, cyclable and seamlessly connected inner Melbourne._x000d_

Inner Melbourne Greening: Coordinated green infrastructure, urban forest and open spaces._x000d_

Immediate solution to rough sleeping: Fund and establish three “Housing First” programs in the Inner Metro Region as an immediate solution to rough sleeping._x000d_

Housing Strategy: A comprehensive plan to address access to affordable and secure housing across the housing spectrum from rough sleeping to affordable rental and home ownership._x000d_

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Figure 8: Polling results for the question 'How important is this action for the whole Inner Metro region?'





Develop Inner Metro masterplan that guides and puts a framework in place for future Melbourne 2050. Housing. Industry. Etc.

Consistent requirement for social housing affordable private housing higher density and rent to buy.

Take pressure off Inner Metro by enhancing public transport to regional areas. This will support access to affordable housing.

Lobby the Commonwealth government or NBN Co to prioritise the roll out of high speed broadband across inner Melbourne.

Fishermans Bend employment precinct with Arden will underpin Melbourne as a globally connected innovation design and university.

Innovative funding to transform to green infrastructure to adapt to climate impacts including flooding, heat, etc.

Micro grids using public spaces bridges freeways etc. as frames for linear solar farms.

Inclusionary zoning and key worker housing to assist in housing choices and affordability.

Mandate inclusionary affordable and social housing zoning with defined targets and third party investment options.

Investigate tried and tested affordable housing solutions e.g. UK, Singapore to consider new innovative delivery models or options.

To establish a network or hub for youth to support them.

Well defined, separated and safe infrastructure, paths and routes for active transport-walking and cycling.

Ensure stormwater runoff does not impact waterways and the bay and reduce flood risk.

Building on past open space legacies to design a new vision for Inner Metro green spaces, connecting people, parks and nature.

Develop an integrated harm minimisation strategy to cover all LGAs to reduce harm from drug use, homelessness, etc.

New tram line to mixed use area of Fishermans Bend within 5 years.


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Table 3: All action statements put forward by participants, their votes and topics.

Action statement Votes Topic

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Well defined, separated and safe infrastructure, path and routes for active transport: walking and cycling

8 Infrastructure

Develop inner metro masterplan that guides and puts a framework in place for future Melbourne 2050, housing, industry, social amenity, education.

7 Education and training

Ensure Planning applications include provisions for the necessary social infrastructure - schools, medical services, parks, sports facilities, affordable housing quota, etc.


To establish a network or hub for our youth to guide them and support for the right path.

6 Social welfare and inclusion

Investigate 'tried and tested' affordable housing solutions (internationally e.g. UK, Singapore) to consider new innovative models/solutions for delivery. Social housing, shared ownership (key worker), communal living/co-operatives and targets e.g. 30% of new developments etc.

5 Housing

Respect the land, the bay, we don't want to see more closed beaches or $400 million flood damage a year, water course, improving storm water drainage through flood retarding wetlands, opening buried watercourses address polluting sewerage, stormwater infrastructure and increase.

5 Environment

Introduce deliberative community consultation at both levels of government to foster popular democratic solutions to the problems facing society.

5 Managing growth

Every new housing development required to include 10% social housing.


A street to home service across inner metro, that is resourced to who and where the homeless people are and connects them to an integrated service support system.

4 Housing

Fisherman’s Bend employment precinct with Arden will underpin Melbourne's reputation as a Globally important innovation education.

4 Economy, industry and jobs

Lobby the commonwealth government /NBN to prioritise the roll out of high speed broadband across inner Melbourne.


Alt approach to housing affordability. Enhance public transport in growth areas and to/in regional cities as Bendigo, Geelong, Ballarat Shepparton Seymour, Gippsland cities to take pressure off Melbourne.

4 Infrastructure



Micro-grids - follow farms using bridges and freeway sound walls as frames for linear plan farming.

4 Environment

Build a better sense of community by encouraging more community activities: to exist the issues of social isolation particularly of older people and those in public or social housing.

3 Housing

State and local government to agree on a proportional target and plan for delivering affordable (community and social) housing in the Inner Metro region.

3 Housing

New technologies for waste disposal in inner city - incineration of household waste/business waste to generate energy - green waste / food waste regarding centre in inner Melbourne.


TRAMS! Our tram network is a major differentiator for Melbourne. We should invest in it and allow it to work as best it can.

3 Infrastructure

Create mechanisms for residential tenancies to be upgraded to reduce emissions to zero. EUAs for residents.

3 Environment

New and Extension of tram lines to connect the existing tram and train systems (reducing need for cars/reduce congestion/greenhouse gas emissions etc).

3 Environment

Develop an integrated - minimisation strategy to cover all three municipalities, focusing on reducing harm and deaths from mental health, drug use, homelessness etc. Rapid population inner urban area than outer area.

3 Managing growth

Improving education and information about the socio-economic benefits of managing and welcoming growth.

3 Managing growth

Introduce a mandatory requirement for new developments to include affordable rental housing for low income households in areas with good access to transport and services across all of Melbourne.

3 Managing growth

To build more housing houses to increase the space for homeless people. To let people, know the housing choices before they go on the streets.


Say no to the Transurban Western Distributer, concentrate on freight on Rail to equip the city to transition to a contemporary sustainable.


Build and sustain an economic focus on outcomes to shift the innovation debate into sustainable growth.


A transport plan for Melbourne that also signs movement targets for each transport mode to achieve the State's greenhouse gas

2 Infrastructure

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emission reduction targets.

Collate existing strategies and plans around greening Melbourne to create a vision of inner Melbourne.

2 Environment

Adapt water sensitive urban design and sustainability as a fundamental planning requirement.

2 Environment

Upgrade of station pier and surrounding area "a true gateway to Melbourne".

2 Managing growth

keep more historic architecture, old buildings, existing structures - and challenge new development to grow innovatively, around and within them.

2 Managing growth

Carry out a needs based study for infrastructure (transport, schools, services) to then take control of an manage population growth to as best match needs.

2 Managing growth

To ensure that Urban growth areas actively build in historical, culture and community aspects of areas. Ensuring historical heritage.

2 Managing growth

Reconfiguring community to reveal social isolation, build support and solve the drug and mental health, housing crisis.

2 Managing growth

Reduce car access and prioritise personal and public transport on the road neutral (i.e. Repurpose roads, space to PT and Personal - away from cars).

2 Managing growth

strengthen precinct place making and retaining character and uniqueness of place as an attraction to economic activity and cultural vibrancy.


An inner city-wide metro plan and urban strategy that id's where population growth is going to be accommodation and where the new services are going to be located - schools, health, community safety and transport links.


Fostering sub-region "community conversations" at locations that are accessible and welcoming for a range of groups.


Accessibility and community based assistance to renters / students from outside of Australia -orgs that can help them with housing, communication, law integration. Reasons why - we are an inclusive community, opportunities for all, not everyone starts at the same place, help is no coordinated currently, with understanding and community violence decreased.


For the city to be green, accessible, energy smart and sustainable, as well as culturally diverse and peaceful.

1 Housing



Support international student sector to continue to grow with land, housing and infrastructure amenity.


Integrated/taskforce approach to ensuring region optimises the commercial creative and residential opportunities it has. A sustainable, truly liveable region.


Invest in resources, management and recognition for volunteering as a means to address social isolation, homelessness and mental health (particularly in disadvantaged areas).


Get rid of the free tram zone in the CBD. Reinvest the saving in…. (and just think of the health benefits!).

1 Infrastructure

Require a greater contribution from developers for affordable housing.

1 Infrastructure

The number of children who identify as Indigenous would be under 300 in the inner region. Let’s give them the best start in life and be a model for Vic and Aus.

1 Infrastructure

Fund infrastructure to be delivered by Melbourne Water to adapt do flooding using part of the proceeds of the sale of the snowy Hydro to Federal Government.

1 Environment

Ensuring protection as respectful acknowledgment of the graves under QVM and other Indigenous sites of both Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung clans.

1 Environment

Re-engineer/retrofit sustainability facilities into high density residential buildings (e.g. solar films or glass windows, on-sit recycling systems).

1 Environment

Port Road shuttle - inland part facilities. Sustainable buildings research centre. - RMIT/UoM - strengthen mandatory, building requirements, energy, water.

1 Environment

Empower/resource key organisations (govt/NGO/private) to create precincts that foster new jobs and entrepreneurship.

1 Managing growth

Apply planning regulations and plans to promote green buffer zones between residential and existing commercial land use areas to support constructive co-existence.

1 Managing growth

Increase public housing proportion in proposed partnerships. Offer incentives for renewable energy and water collection to owner corp.

1 Managing growth

"Street" outreach worker grants and "community ambassadors" to assist homeless and marginal.

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Create network connecting resources with needs for example. Skills with needs in the community unemployed homeless. Asylum seekers and refugees with areas the community needs support. Example older people, landscape, support to local councils.

1 Managing growth

Coordinated plan for walk/bike user’s paths linking outer suburbs. Safer riding/walking buses to schools.


State govt led response to homelessness - coordinated and funded approach to support LGA - including programs to address drug, alcohol, and mental health via multicultural social cohesion hubs.

Health

New tram line delivered to mixed use area in Fisherman’s Bend. Within 5 years - catalytic infrastructure to set the tone. - need to realise the solution for a liveable and sustainable Fisherman’s bend - sustainable, better designed, density, set the tone, city wide repercussions.

Health

My concern is Housing Infrastructure and for renting better to offer the community too buy - developments and also immediately - solution for rough sleeping.

Housing

Mandatory inclusionary (social housing) zoning targets e.g.. 15% for all multi-unit developments combined with much reform to the residential tenancies act to mould secure long-term leases.

Housing

Mandated targets per local Govt area (per council) to partner with Housing Associations to develop suitable under-utilised sites (publicly owned) for social and affordable housing.

Housing

Inclusionary zoning - across new/drawn-field. Developments at minimum 10-15% and enable vehicles to incentivise/encourage investment.

Housing

Implement a homeshore model to increase supply of affordable and better utilise existing housing in inner Melbourne as is being trialled by LH/SPCH6/CoPP.

Housing

Don't screw it up by doing a Fisherman’s bend. Low density and self-contained in a development not exclusively "social" housing. Identify sites for such projects, with brownfield remediation to be paid for by the developer.

Housing

Co-ordinate heritage and development which is respectful to established residences-review zonings.

Housing

Any person who needs and wants a place to sleep - it will be provided. A free number will be provided for comfort. New construction will be built w/ 15% affordable or free accommodation.

Housing



Create youth support housing, job and education hub. Address affordable living housing, gas and electricity.

Housing

Green-up the building code. Reduce heights for density requirements. Require developments > 20 units to be 1/3 low price, 1/3 moderate price, 1/3 market price.

Housing

Consistent requirement for social housing, affordable housing, higher density and rent to buy.

Housing

Greening' of high rise building leading to them being carbon neutral. Economy, industry and jobs

Melbourne will be the world's greatest cycling city underpinning our education, innovation, creativity, evets and visibility agenda's.

Economy, industry and jobs

Unemployed people (especially those who are above 30 years) to get jobs.

Economy, industry and jobs

Ensure each aspect of this city is accessible to each resident and visitor.

Infrastructure

Standardisation of cycling infrastructure. Infrastructure

Make the Western CBD/Docklands more accessible, liveable, walker-friendly, welcoming and less of a desert.

Infrastructure

Let's provide better facilities for cyclists and pedestrians to reduce car travel dependency in region.

Infrastructure

Accessible, convenient, seamless walking, cycling and PT supported by consistent infrastructure and facilities that contribute to a liveable urban realm.

Infrastructure

Investment in public and active transport infrastructure to enable 20-minute neighbourhoods, giving community healthy, safe and enjoyable transport choices.

Infrastructure

Car free city centre where walking, biking and public accessible transport is prioritised.

Infrastructure

Walking strategy that enables safe paths and routes, separated from safe cycling routes and don't overlap.

Infrastructure

1. All new community infrastructure designed as multipurpose multi-use - incentivisation of integrated planning. 2. Teach people to open car doors with left hand to avoid dooring and raise awareness of

Infrastructure

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bikes.

New models for the design and delivery / funding, plausible and adaptable (multi use) of community infrastructure in renewal high-density areas.

Infrastructure

Get agencies to work together to increase green space within the built form.

Infrastructure

A active city in nature - e.g.. Turning Elizabeth street into a billabong Infrastructure

Home for Netball - State Netball Hockey Centre Infrastructure

Sporting Infrastructure Infrastructure

Using sport (esp. Netball) as the vehicle for increasing physical activity

Infrastructure

Accelerate the roll-out of changes to road space allocation to improve mobility in areas of high congestion.

Infrastructure

Bonds, using private capital, underwritten by State government to fund innovation hub that transform implementation of green infrastructure, climate-resilient building and infrastructure.

Environment

Develop a strategy to enable more resilient communities following natural events (storm, flood etc)

Environment

Prioritise the development and support for water harvesting and native forest and garden to lessen the impact of potentially catastrophic flooding.

Health

Create community hubs to promote social inclusion Health

Expand mental health awareness/services to youths within the emerging and diverse communities.

Health

Medical services - hubs, clinics. Health

Collect data and meetings with people then give them the change to say their needs.

Health

Grass all areas where tram lines are inaccessible to traffic. Greening of the streets with more trees.

Environment

Promote the importance of caring for the environment in our daily lives.

Environment

All new building developments must be net greenhouse gas neutral. And reduce stormwater discharge off property - central depositing of good practical ideas - transfer knowledge of what works.

Environment



Better coordination and integration of services within inner region (ie. Shared services) maximising opportunities when constructing infrastructure.

Environment

Look to the past for models of open space and functioning communities.

Environment

Look to the past for models of well-functioning - reprioritise the scale public space, build on the legacy of the past.

Environment

Learning, integrating, connecting - building on past legacies to design an integrated mass vision for inner metro green infrastructure, connecting people, parks and nature. Building on past open space legacies to design a new vision for inner metro green spaces connecting people, parks, and nature.

Environment

Integrated inner metro green infrastructure planning strategy public - private, state government agencies planning health, transport, water, environment funded by uplift value. Flood risk management, health, parks change linkage from the past.

Environment

Establish better connections and links between existing and future public open space, for both people, flora and fauna. Increase the minimum requirement for public open space contribution in new development. Provide ease of access and options to renewable energy, not just incentives. make it more compulsory, not just optional, through planning scheme?

Environment

Less high-rise developments will increase the light and liveability of inner Melbourne.

Environment

Construct the "very fast train" from Brisbane - Sydney - Melb, and eventually Adelaide.

Managing growth

A whole of community learning hub integrating existing resources in health and education having underpinned by IT.


Live tracking of public transport use by time, mode, area etc, utilised to identify areas for upgrades


Ensure Melbourne remains a "liveable" city that is safe, clean, and become self-sustaining.


Housing review on the need and the waiting list. To check on the people on the street and ask about their needs.

Social welfare and inclusion

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