August 2009 Issue 1
5 million reasons why planning matters
Some time in the next 20 years, Melbourne’s five millionth resident will arrive. Read 5 million reasons why planning matters.
DPCD viewpoint
Read The challenges of growth by Yehudi Blacher, Secretary, Department of Planning and Community Development.
Build for Life wins best new product award
Read about the Build for Life award winning accessible housing awareness campaign.
Capacity building supports fire response
How the Community Building Initiative helped the community of Traralgon South with their bushfire response.
Community partnerships to promote positive body image
Supporting projects that promote positive body image to young people.
Community Renewal gives Chelsea residents a more positive outlook
Find out how working in partnership is helping to build a stronger community in Chelsea.
In Brief
Social inclusion / Full steam ahead for council reform / Experts creating better places
Victorian Seniors Festival / Your chance to see Tiger up close / Streamlining Victoria’s Planning System
Standing together through tough times
A Fairer Victoria is having a big impact on the wellbeing of children and families in Victoria.
Mill Park students score new synthetic pitches
Helping increase participation in local sport through better, drought-proof pitches.
Work in Melbourne: a city in transition
Outlines the decline in manufacturing employment in Melbourne.
View of two
View from two participants in the Laurimar Alliance, which is helping to deliver core community infrastructure for this new suburb on Melbourne’s northern fringe.
Contact Us
Contact details for the Department of Planning and Community Development.
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