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The City of Melbourne has a leading role in developing sustainable strategies that act as a blueprint for other government bodies, businesses and residents.

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Road Safety Plan 2013–17

The City of Melbourne has developed the Road Safety Plan as a way to improve the safety of all road users, particularly pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists.

Date published: 2 July 2013

Noise and Vibration Management Guidelines

As a developer or builder you must manage noise from your works. This includes works for excavation, demolition or construction. You must ensure your projects comply with our Noise and Vibration Management Guidelines.

Date published: 21 June 2013

Docklands Design and Construction Standards

The Docklands Design and Construction Standards provide a guide for all professionals involved in public space, waterfront and street design works in Docklands.

Date published: 1 June 2013

Tree Policy

Council manages over 80,000 trees in the public realm and has a target of doubling the canopy cover in the municipality by 2040.

Date published: 1 May 2013

Access Docklands: A Strategy for the Docklands Transport Network

Access Docklands sets out a detailed, whole-of-government strategy for the delivery of transport initiatives in and around Docklands.

Date published: 29 April 2013

Heritage Strategy

The City of Melbourne’s Heritage Strategy sets out a plan to protect the city’s heritage buildings, places and objects. It has been developed to ensure the city's rich combination of traditions, memories, places and objects are identified and protected.

Date published: 9 April 2013

Sustainable Gardening in the City of Melbourne

The Sustainable Gardening in the City of Melbourne booklet gives you practical advice on gardening in private spaces found in our municipality, such as roof tops, balconies and smaller front and back yards.

Date published: 24 September 2012

Food City: City of Melbourne Food Policy

Melbourne is renowned for the quality of its food and we often assume we will always have plentiful access to good food. There are, however, signs that our food system is facing serious challenges.

Date published: 18 September 2012

Docklands Public Realm Plan

The Docklands Public Realm Plan provides guidance to public and private sector organisations involved in designing and implementing public spaces in Docklands. It aims to create better connectivity and experiences of public space within Docklands and surrounding areas.

Date published: 1 September 2012

Docklands Community and Place Plan

​Docklands is one of the biggest projects – and changes – the City of Melbourne has ever experienced. It has significantly transformed the city, bringing the city to the water and creating new precincts for living, working and entertaining.

Date published: 27 July 2012
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