We have identified City North as an urban renewal area that will accommodate significantly more residents and employment growth over the next 30 years. The City North Structure Plan 2012 provides a 30 year vision to guide the renewal of the area.
City North covers an area of 130 hectares taking in Grattan, Swanston, Victoria, Peel, Capel, Courtney and Harcourt streets. The area has a diverse mix of industrial, commercial, retail and residential uses and is home to major health, education and research institutions and the Queen Victoria Market.
Strategies and actions
Strategies and actions in the City North structure plan include:
- activities and land uses to integrate a more diverse mix of activities
- urban structure and built form to guide building heights, form and density
- transport and access to ensure a high level of connectivity and sustainably manage traffic, car parking, walking, cycling, public transport, private vehicles and freight transport routes
- public realm to deliver new and improved open spaces and attractive and safe streetscapes
- community infrastructure to deliver community services
- sustainable infrastructure to ensure that City North is a self-sustaining and efficient area.
Map of the City North area