The draft Future Streets Framework 2030 and Beyond proposes a long-term strategic vision for how street space in the Hoddle Grid can be equitably managed for decades to come, as Melbourne grows to a projected 9 million people by 2056.

Melbourne’s central city is undergoing rapid transformation. New infrastructure projects are close to completion and will impact how people come to and move around the city. With more people than ever calling the city home, it’s important that we plan for Melbourne’s future, today.

The Framework proposes potential design principles and opportunities to maximise safe and equitable access and improved amenity in the central city, for a diverse and growing residential, worker and visitor population.

Informed by consulted strategies, data and research, the Framework proposes to ensure that Melbourne remains an attractive place for residents, workers, visitors and businesses to come to and spend time in. By proposing ways for our streets to be equitably accessed, the Framework will enable the city to function better for deliveries, emergency services and businesses while providing efficient access for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.

From 2024, two new metro stations will bring half a million more visitors to the CBD per week, equivalent to 26 million visitors a year. The National Gallery of Victoria Contemporary will attract an additional 3 million visitors a year when it is completed in 2028. Current developments at Queen Victoria Market, including Gurrowa Place, Market Square and Queens Corner Building will attract a projected 18 million visitors each year.

These projects are transformative for the city and will change how people access and move around the Hoddle Grid. With more people than ever calling the city home, it’s important that we plan for Melbourne’s future, today.

The draft Future Streets Framework 2030 and Beyond is a long-term strategic vision for how street space in the Hoddle Grid can be equitably managed for decades to come. Any implementation of a final Framework is subject to further consultation on draft Annual Budgets, Annual Plans, concept designs, and the endorsement of Councillors.

Ensuring that everyone feels welcome is vital to our city.

The draft Future Streets Framework 2030 and Beyond proposes a long-term strategic vision for how street space in the Hoddle Grid can be equitably managed for decades to come. The Framework proposes opportunities for more people to comfortably access city streets and more space allocated for trees, greening and outdoor experiences.

Informed by consulted strategies, data and research, the Framework proposes design principles and priorities that help to ensure Melbourne remains an attractive place for residents, workers, visitors and businesses to come to and spend time in. By proposing ways for our streets to be equitably accessed, the Framework will enable the city to function better for deliveries, emergency services, mobility impaired persons and other people who require efficient access to and around the city.

The Framework includes and provides for cars, delivery vans, trucks, emergency services, trades and other vehicles which deliver essential services for a safe, vibrant and thriving city.

Melbourne’s central city is undergoing rapid transformation. New infrastructure projects are close to completion and will bring an additional 47 million visitors to the CBD each year by 2028. Residents in the CBD are projected to double to 89,000 by 2041, continuing the CBD’s status as the most densely populated suburb in Australia.

With more people than ever calling the city home, it’s important that we plan for Melbourne’s future, today.

The Framework proposes potential design principles and opportunities to maximise safe and equitable access and improved amenity for a diverse and growing residential, worker and and visitor population. The Framework is proposed to support residents to comfortably access services and spaces across the city, connect and come together, and receive goods and services at their home.

We invite your feedback and have a number of engagement events available, that are aimed at making it as easy as possible for you to receive information on the Framework and have say. Your feedback is important to ensuring the Framework reflects the views of all Melburnians.

The Framework proposes opportunities for more people to comfortably access the central city and enjoy welcoming streets that invite people to stay. By proposing ways for our streets to be as welcoming and accessible as possible, the Framework will enable more people to visit, linger and invest in services, businesses and venues.

The Framework includes and provides for cars, delivery vans, trucks, emergency services, trades and other vehicles which deliver essential services for a safe, vibrant and thriving city. Customers or workers who drive will continue to have access to nearby on-street or off-street parking.

Any implementation of a final Framework is subject to further consultation on draft Annual Budgets, Annual Plans, concept designs, and the endorsement of Councillors.

We invite your feedback and have a number of engagement events that are aimed at making it as easy as possible for you to receive information on the Framework and have say. Your feedback is important to ensuring the Framework reflects the views of all Melburnians.

Accessibility and inclusion are key council goals, as outlined in our Transport Strategy 2030 and Inclusive Melbourne Strategy 2022. The Framework proposes our streets are inclusive spaces - easy to navigate for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.

The Framework proposes the following street improvements to enhance accessibility, safety and wayfinding:

• Ensure adequate space for pedestrians to move safely and efficiently on all streets.
• Support pedestrian priority on streets with high pedestrian volumes, in particular around major public transport hubs and retail areas.
• Increase the size and frequency of pedestrian crossings along major streets.
• Ensure adequate disabled parking.
• Implement shared zones in key streets to support safe pedestrian areas.
• Deliver high quality protected bike lanes in key streets, which allow for a range of micro-mobility modes and experience levels.
• Reduce through-traffic in key streets while enabling local vehicle access for residents, deliveries, servicing and emergency services.

Our Parking and Kerbside Management Plan informs the management of the central city’s kerbside space. The Plan will guide our decisions around on-street parking in the central city and how we optimise access to this important space.

Both the Framework and Plan are about resource allocation for the fair, efficient and equitable use of street space. The Parking and Kerbside Management Plan is being implemented now.

As the Framework does not propose detailed designs for individual streets, determining the parking needs of our streets will be informed by the Parking and Kerbside Management Plan through project planning and delivery.

Access to off-street parking will not be impacted. The Framework proposes that on-street parking will continue to be provided in key locations for loading, disabled parking, pick-up and drop-off and short-term stay. On-street parking represents 4 per cent of all parking available in the city. The remaining 96 per cent of parking is managed off-street in commercial car parks.

After consultation ends on 11 October we will:

• Review the feedback.
• Update the draft Framework and prepare a draft Community Engagement report.
• Present the updated Framework and community engagement report to Future Melbourne Committee for endorsement. This is planned for 2025.
• Update community on the outcomes.

Any implementation of a final Framework is subject to further consultation on draft Annual Budgets, Annual Plans, concept designs, and the endorsement of Councillors.

The draft Future Streets Framework 2030 and Beyond proposes a long-term strategic vision for how street space in the Hoddle Grid can be equitably managed for decades to come, as Melbourne grows to a projected 9 million people by 2056.

It is proposed the Framework will help to shape incremental investment in central city streets over multiple decades, to support the growth of a vibrant, inclusive and high functioning city. Any implementation of a final Framework is subject to further consultation on draft Annual Budgets, Annual Plans, concept designs, and the endorsement of Councillors.