The City of Melbourne has released the Docklands Public Realm Plan (DPRP) for public consultation setting out a strategic vision for the streets and places that the public use in Docklands.

 

Once finalised, the Plan will provide greater certainty to developers and designers with guiding principles relating to community amenity, connectivity, sustainability and Docklands unique identity. 

 

Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said that the release of the Plan was an important next step in planning for Docklands in the second decade that will result in a more integrated public realm.

 

“The first decade of Docklands development focused on the bricks and mortar. Over the next ten years we are determined to deliver community infrastructure of the highest quality, such as a new library and community hub.

 

“Melbourne is renowned for its exceptional public spaces and quality streets. The Plan will ensure the public places in our newest precinct are cohesive, community friendly and diverse.

 

“The City of Melbourne’s acclaimed urban design and planning team has developed a comprehensive guide which will give certainty to developers and ensure quality infrastructure along the breadth of the waterfront. The Plan builds on valuable experience developed in the city over the past 20 years and seeks to apply this in an appropriate manner to suit the particular conditions in Melbourne’s rapidly evolving waterfront precinct.

 

“The Docklands Public Realm Plan will ensure there is a wide range of parks and places for the community at Docklands, whilst maintaining consistently high design standards.”

 

Cr Kevin Louey, Co-Chair of the Docklands Coordination Committee said that the Plan was now open for public submissions.

 

“We welcome the input of the community and developers alike on the Docklands Public Realm Plan.”

 

The Plan is coupled with new Design and Construction Standards for Docklands that outlines the approvals process and provides technical standards for public realm infrastructure.

 

Public consultation on the plan will be held at the Docklands Hub on Wednesday 13 June between 5:30pm-6:30pm and Saturday 16 June between 11am-12pm.

 

Download the Docklands public realm vision (PDF 281kb).