The strategy shows how we can build the economy of the future, and attract and retain diverse and high-value jobs for current and future generations. It details the actions necessary to ensure a healthy environment and foster an inclusive society.
The final strategy was endorsed by Council on 29 June 2021.
Eight key priorities
Our key priorities will drive economic recovery and create the conditions for a strong, adaptive, sustainable and thriving future city economy. Under these priorities there are 41 actions across the immediate, medium and long term.
We will implement these actions by leading on delivery, collaborating with others and advocating for change.
- A business-friendly city: Building the recovery on new business formation, investment and growth
- A creative resurgence: Designing a new value proposition for the city
- Post-COVID 3000: Increasing the supply of housing for city workers
- Beyond the office: Stimulating a mix of industries through precincts and innovation
- Unlock climate capital: Transitioning to a leading low-carbon economy
- Diverse city: Leveraging Melbourne’s diversity as an asset to society and the economy
- Digitally connected city: Adapting to connectivity as a knowledge-enabled, smart city
- A joint effort: Collaborating for a thriving city economy.