Moreland, a new urbanism but not by design

National Institute of Economic and Industry Research 2005

Courtesy Ascui Edwards Architects

Courtesy Ascui Edwards Architects

Courtesy Ascui Edwards Architects

Moreland seeks to create an environmentally sustainable and liveable city, where people can shop, work and socialize locally. A city where a car and a high income are not necessary for a rich and rewarding quality of life. A city which will continue to provide a range of opportunities and choices for a diverse and prosperous community.

• Urban Villages Policy 1997 – 27 Uvs designated• Anstey and Merlynston Structure Plans 1998-2000?• Urban Villages Implementation Review 2004 – 8 UVs

delisted ‘poor public transport access and inadequate local convenience retail’

• Coburg Structure Plan 2006• Glenroy and Brunswick Structure Plans 2008• Emerging issues: peak oil, climate change, food

security

• PRIORITISING URBAN VILLAGES

• Point score system based on:

• types of public transport

• nature of street network

• land use mix

• development intensity

• open space

• A total of 27 urban villages were selected with 12 identified as being priority sites for Council action