Melbourne Innovation Districts (MID) is a partnership between the City of Melbourne, the University of Melbourne and RMIT University. The initiative is set to drive investment in the knowledge economy and help shape our city’s future.

The MID vision is to:

‘Develop a world-class urban district that supports and develops next-generation Melbourne – a place designed to leverage emerging technologies and innovation, and build on our city’s unique characteristics to enhance education and economic outcomes, create new knowledge and city experiences, and enrich inclusion and public amenity.’

MID will provide more opportunities for Melbourne’s knowledge workers, researchers, students, business and community organisations to connect and collaborate, creating innovative ideas essential for the city to continue to thrive and prosper.

The draft Urban Realm Action Plan was released for community consultation in November 2018.

Following further analysis and research, the Melbourne Innovation Districts City North Opportunities Plan was developed, which was endorsed by Future Melbourne Committee on 12 November 2019.

Consultation closed

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Timeline

  • Timeline item 1 - complete

    Community consultation on draft Urban Realm Action Plan

    16 November 2018 to 30 March 2019

  • Timeline item 2 - complete

    Feedback analysed and City North Opportunities Plan developed

    2019

  • Timeline item 3 - complete

    City North Opportunities Plan endorsed by Future Melbourne Committee

    12 November 2019

  • Timeline item 4 - complete

    Consultation on City North Innovation Hub

    1 May to 30 May 2020

  • Timeline item 5 - complete

    Refresh of the 2012 City North Structure Plan

    2020

Why innovation districts? Knowledge Week panel discussion

City North Opportunities Plan

Learn more about our first innovation district City North and feedback we heard in 2018-2019 to shape our plans.

Innovation Hub City North

In May 2020 we investigated creating an innovation hub within MID City North.

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