Introduction (continued) foundations set by The CEO’s report provides a clear Chair’s message summary of our priorities for the our previous year ahead, echoing the chairman Chris Melbourne is growing at a expectations of our Minister. Banks. significant pace and it is the MPA’s role to ensure that we The new MPA Board is acutely continue to enjoy our world aware of our responsibilities and The MPA enjoys positive renowned liveability, by retaining the importance of our work as we and constructive working access to jobs, affordable and embark on a busy planning relationships with our quality housing, public transport, key cycling and walking paths and stakeholders Local – the services we need. Government, State Government program to help manage the authorities and the planning and In the year ahead, the MPA growth of Melbourne and development industry. Our will focus on key issues that strategically important organisation areas of Victoria on behalf of affect the liveability of also has a strong focus on the the Minister for Planning, Melbourne and Victoria’s community and the needs of the Hon. Richard Wynne MP. growing regional the community as ultimately it centres. We will strategically is people who are at the heart plan for the future with a of all planning and Leonie revamped which has development. Hemingway Chair benefited from the strong Overview of MPA’s work program The map below sets out the key areas in metropolitan Melbourne where the MPA will be focusing its effort over the coming years.
Introduction (continued) Chair’s message Melbourne is growing at a significant pace and it is the MPA’s role to ensure that we continue to enjoy our world renowned liveability, by retaining access to jobs, affordable and quality housing, public transport, cycling and walking paths and the services we need. In the year ahead, the MPA will focus on key issues that affect the liveability of Melbourne and Victoria’s growing regional centres. We will strategically plan for the future with a revamped which has benefited from the strong foundations set by our previous chairman Chris Banks. The MPA enjoys positive and constructive working relationships with our key stakeholders – Local Government, State Government authorities and the planning and development industry. Our organisation also has a strong focus on the community and the needs of the community as ultimately it is people who are at the heart of all planning and development. The CEO’s report provides a clear summary of our priorities for the year ahead, echoing the expectations of our Minister. The new MPA Board is acutely aware of our responsibilities and the importance of our work as we embark on a busy planning program to help manage the growth of Melbourne and strategically important areas of Victoria on behalf of the Minister for Planning, the Hon. Richard Wynne MP. Leonie Hemingway Chair Overview of MPA’s work program The map below sets out the key areas in metropolitan Melbourne where the MPA will be focusing its effort over the coming years.