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Docklands Community Forum

Public Meeting26 September 2012

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DOCKLANDS COMMUNITY FORUMAgenda Item #2: JOURNEY TO NOW

Initial proposal presented to Docklands Coordination Committee

meeting and attending

community members

Community feedback and further research

results in a revised DCF structure

Revised structure and Expression of Interest process promoted on-

line, in print and through known

networks

Initial DCF structure Revised DCF structure EOI period

20 March 2012 April and May 2012 11 June – 16 July 2012

DCC Endorsement

DCF Representative Group members endorsed by the

Docklands Coordination Committee

21 August 2012

First meeting of the Docklands Community

Forum

Initial meeting of members of the

Docklands Community Forum Representative

Group

Inaugural DCF Initial meeting

26 September 2012 19 September 2012

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Feedback from DCC attendees (20 March 2012)

Revised structure

Representation:

Preference for a committee structure

= Open public forum supported by a Representative Group

Frequency: Five meetings per year = Meeting every second month for the first year

Access: Desire to access the Docklands Steering Group (DSG)

= Representatives from Representative Group attend and present to first 15 minutes of DSG meeting

Scope: Input into all levels of decision making is sought

= Representative Group determine scope of DCF with City of Melbourne and Places Victoria

Process: Should be transparent, inclusive and provide ample and timely information

= Built into Terms of Reference eg: capacity building with groups previously not represented at other Docklands engagement activities

Communication:

More communication on projects and developments, and DCF is communicated through a variety of channels

= Built into determination of scope and DCF communication programeg: agenda to include development update from Places Victoria

DOCKLANDS COMMUNITY FORUMSUMMARY OF RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY FEEDBACK

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• You all have a great deal of passion and knowledge for Docklands

• You have a variety of different experiences and perspectives

• You are keen to work together for the betterment of the whole of the Docklands area in addition to your own personal areas of interest

• You are keen to listen, learn from each other and make constructive contributions

DOCKLANDS COMMUNITY FORUMWHAT YOU TAUGHT US

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Agenda item #4:

Docklands Steering Group update

Simon Wilson(General Manager City West, Places Victoria)

Rob Adams(Director City Design, City of Melbourne)

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The vision, as identified in the Docklands Community and Place Plan, sets out three important themes:

1 Capturing the essence of Melbourne in the Docklands experience

2 Creating a 21st century city

3 Embracing Melbourne’s urban waterfront

DOCKLANDS PUBLIC REALM PLAN

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Key guiding principles:

DOCKLANDS PUBLIC REALM PLAN

Diversity of use A choice of journeys, experiences and activities

Identity of place An authentic part of Melbourne

Sustainability Minimise uptake of natural resources

InterfacesPositive addresses to streets, waterfronts and public spaces

Amenity High standard of comfort and convenience

CommunityGenuine community participation in the design and use of the public realm

ConnectivityExcellent links within Docklands and to surrounding areas

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Purpose of the Plan:

DOCKLANDS PUBLIC REALM PLAN

• Provide a strategic companion document to the Docklands Design and Construction Standards for Public Infrastructure Works (City of Melbourne 2012).

• Outline the value of the public realm.

• Provide an overview of challenges and opportunities in the Docklands context.

• Provide clarity to developers, designers and government regarding long-term strategies, principles and guidelines for the design and programming of public streets and spaces.

• Demonstrate how design principles may be applied to streets and spaces.

• Provide briefing notes for the design of key public spaces.

• Provide a checklist of design principles.

• Identify future projects for public spaces and streets.

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Key spatial strategies:

DOCKLANDS PUBLIC REALM PLAN

1 Three memorable waterfronts: harbour, river, creek

2 A network of diverse public spaces for many people

3 Seamless connection with Melbourne promenades, streets, lanes.

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Victoria Green – sample brief

DOCKLANDS PUBLIC REALM PLAN

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Some current Docklands projects…

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OTHER DOCKLANDS PROJECTS

Part of an $8M City of Melbourne budget commitment for 2012/13:

• Docklands Wayfinding Signage• Parks Renewal Program – Docklands and new assets• Docklands – Infrastructure renewal• Pedestrian/bicycle link from West Melbourne to Docklands• Northbank Promenade link (associated with Jim Stynes

Bridge)

• Plus a range of smaller scale projects including completion of the Docklands Community Garden Shelter and the Multipurpose Court as well as supporting initiatives such as Alma Doepel restoration

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Agenda item #6:

Initial meeting of DCF Representative Group

Stephen Clement(Docklands Chamber of Commerce representative)

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(Copies available at the door as you leave)

• Rules of engagement (eg: arrive on time and be prepared)

• Media representatives for the DCF

• Membership turnover

• Meeting schedule…

DOCKLANDS COMMUNITY FORUMTERMS OF REFERENCE

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Confirmed meetings

Initial meeting of DCF Representative Group members

19 September 2012

Docklands Community Forum – meeting #1 26 September 2012

Docklands Community Forum – meeting #2 28 November 2012

Docklands Community Forum – meeting #3 30 January 2013

Docklands Community Forum – meeting #4 27 March 2013

Docklands Community Forum – meeting #5 29 May 2013

Docklands Community Forum – meeting #6 31 July 2013

Docklands Community Forum – meeting #7 25 September 2013

Docklands Community Forum – meeting #8 27 November 2013

DOCKLANDS COMMUNITY FORUMENDORSED MEETING SCHEDULE

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Agenda item #8:

Docklands development update

Simon Wilson(General Manager City West, Places Victoria)

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