Conversely, only limited development and investment has occurred in the established areas of the municipality, including the Melton Township. These areas now have the lowest property values in the municipality and have achieved below-average growth in property values since Caroline Springs was initially developed. The low property values, which are predominantly located in Melton Township, are considered a constraint to the commercial viability of undertaking higher-density development. With significant areas of new greenfield development planned in the Urban Growth Zone and with development expected to occur over the next 20 or so years, the ability to attract investment and new residential development to the established areas of the municipality will continue to be a significant challenge. Similarly, the creation of new employment opportunities in the municipality will also contribute positively to the City of Melton as a place to live, including the established residential areas. Local employment opportunities can lead to the retention of existing residents and the attraction of new residents, all seeking to work close to home. Objective 4: Action and Implementation Plan Action Action Council Role Partnerships Timeframe Theme No. Addressed 4.1 Update the High Street Facilitate the update of Local Affordability; Structure Plan (2007) existing Structure Plans businesses, Diversity; and the Woodgrove for the High Street Town key Housing Design Structure Plan (2007), Centre (2007) and stakeholders Innovation focusing on the Woodgrove Structure opportunity for mixed Plan (2006). use development (i.e. including residential) within commercial areas 4.2 Continue to invest and Facilitate the None On-going Infrastructure, improve public development of new applicable Services and infrastructure, services facilities and Transport and facilities that will improvement of existing contribute to the City of facilities where needed, Melton’s established including schools, areas being places community facilities, where people want to recreation facilities, retail live, work and invest and commercial areas, streetscape improvements, etc. 4.3 To advocate Liaise with relevant Relevant On-going Infrastructure, appropriate locations providers and authorities authorities Services and for public infrastructure of public infrastructure Transport 4.4 Facilitate development Facilitate planning None On-going Diversity; that contributes to local applications for applicable Infrastructure, employment development proposals Services and opportunities for City of that contribute positively Transport
Conversely, only limited development and investment has occurred in the established areas of the municipality, including the Melton Township. These areas now have the lowest property values in the municipality and have achieved below-average growth in property values since Caroline Springs was initially developed. The low property values, which are predominantly located in Melton Township, are considered a constraint to the commercial viability of undertaking higher-density development. With significant areas of new greenfield development planned in the Urban Growth Zone and with development expected to occur over the next 20 or so years, the ability to attract investment and new residential development to the established areas of the municipality will continue to be a significant challenge. Similarly, the creation of new employment opportunities in the municipality will also contribute positively to the City of Melton as a place to live, including the established residential areas. Local employment opportunities can lead to the retention of existing residents and the attraction of new residents, all seeking to work close to home. Objective 4: Action and Implementation Plan Action No. Action Council Role Partnerships Timeframe Theme Addressed 4.1 Update the High Street Structure Plan (2007) and the Woodgrove Structure Plan (2007), focusing on the opportunity for mixed use development (i.e. including residential) within commercial areas Facilitate the update of existing Structure Plans for the High Street Town Centre (2007) and Woodgrove Structure Plan (2006). Local businesses, key stakeholders Affordability; Diversity; Housing Design Innovation 4.2 Continue to invest and improve public infrastructure, services and facilities that will contribute to the City of Melton’s established areas being places where people want to live, work and invest Facilitate the development of new facilities and improvement of existing facilities where needed, including schools, community facilities, recreation facilities, retail and commercial areas, streetscape improvements, etc. None applicable On-going Infrastructure, Services and Transport 4.3 To advocate appropriate locations for public infrastructure Liaise with relevant providers and authorities of public infrastructure Relevant authorities On-going Infrastructure, Services and Transport 4.4 Facilitate development that contributes to local employment opportunities for City of Facilitate planning applications for development proposals that contribute positively None applicable On-going Diversity; Infrastructure, Services and Transport
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