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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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Safe people, safe spaces – facilities assessment tool

If you manage or operate a leisure facility, aged care centre, community hub or library, for example, this tool will help you assess how safe, welcoming and inclusive your facility is, particularly for community members who may be at risk of family violence.

Date published: 1 July 2019

Planning safe and inclusive events

How to make your event safe and inclusive for women.

Date published: 1 July 2019

Parks master plans

The City of Melbourne's park master plans set out the long-term vision and guide the future management of our major parks and gardens.

Date published: 1 June 2019

Melbourne Busking Handbook

The Melbourne Busking Handbook helps performers, visitors, businesses and residents understand the rules for busking while ensuring safety, access and amenity are maintained for the public. We want to ensure busking continues to flourish and remains a positive aspect of Melbourne's city life.

Date published: 10 April 2019

Gender safety audit checklist for licensed venues

This gender and safety audit checklist proposes to identify and address venue design issues and management practices which may be facilitating sexual harassment and assaults within and around licensed venues.

Date published: 15 March 2019

Climate Change Mitigation Strategy

City of Melbourne is proud to be part of a local and international movement of cities that will act to reduce emissions and to address climate change impacts.

Date published: 13 December 2018

Creative Strategy 2018-28

Melbourne is a highly creative city that recognises the role creativity plays in expressing our identity, creating a sense of belonging and transforming our economy.

Date published: 21 June 2018

Melbourne Music Plan

City of Melbourne is committed to supporting, growing and promoting our local music scene. We have just released our year three report for the Melbourne Music Plan 2018-2021.

Date published: 21 March 2018

Daily Population Estimates

The City of Melbourne’s Daily Population Estimates provide an indication of people travelling to and/or being present in our municipality.

Date published: 12 February 2018

Event Planning Guide

To stage an activation in a public place managed by the City of Melbourne, you must have an approved plan and receive a permit from Experience Melbourne’s Event Operations Team.

Date published: 1 February 2018
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