May election, Victoria battlefield

In the upcoming general election in May this year, for the first time in 20 years, Victoria has formed a battleground for the decision to win or lose the federal election. Most federal elections win or lose depends on Sydney’s West End and Queensland, but opinion polls point out that this victory will be determined…

Moira Transportation Planning Policies and Methods (2)

Planning port purpose To support the effective and competitive operation of Victoria’s local commercial and trade ports, at the national and international levels, and to promote its continued sustainable operation and development. Strategy Ports for Melbourne, Geelong, Hastings and Portland provide sustainable development based on approved port development strategies. Identify and protect critical transport corridors…

Gippsland Infrastructure Construction Policy and Purpose (4)

  Health facilities purpose Assist health agencies in integrating with local and regional communities. Strategy Promoting the location of health and wellness-related facilities (including acute health, aged care, disability services, and community care facilities) takes into account demographic trends, current and future demand requirements, and integration of services and communities. Plan public and private development…

Market-oriented compaction cannot establish an ecological city

As Melbourne hosted the EcoCity World Summit this week, we may be thinking about the progress Australia has made in achieving sustainable urbanization. Australian metropolitan planning has long recognized the urban geographer Clive Foster as what is called a “compact urban consensus”. This is a commitment to an integrated, well-designed, low-energy city with high usage…