Whittlesea 2040: A place for all

To find out how more about you can be part of making the vision a reality, email w2040@whittlesea.vic.gov.au, phone 9217 2170 or TTY 133 677 (ask for 9217 2170).

A place for all

In 2040, compassion is at the heart of our community.

A compassionate community makes sure that everyone feels cared for and supported in a deep and meaningful way. It makes our City increasingly welcoming, whether you’ve just arrived or your family has been here for generations.

What that appeal feels like is different for everyone. It might be having a job you like within easy reach or knowing your neighbour's name. Or maybe something even simpler, like hearing birds in the trees outside your window.

Our community offers a sense of place that includes everyone, where people from all walks of life are valued for who they are and the qualities they bring with them.

Our goals

The four goals below will help achieve the vision. To realise each of these goals, our work will be focused on three key directions.

Goal 1: Connected community

A socially cohesive community
A healthy and safe community
A participating community.

Goal 2: Liveable neighbourhoods

Smart, connected transport network
Well-designed neighbourhoods and vibrant town centres
Housing for diverse needs.

Goal 3: Strong local economy

Increased local employment
Education opportunities for all
Successful, innovative local businesses.

Goal 4: Sustainable environment

Valued natural landscapes and biodiversity
Climate ready
Leaders in clean, sustainable living.

Make it happen

Whittlesea 2040: A place for all will guide all of the work we do here at Council.

To achieve this vision we will:

Plan strategically for the future and use evidence to inform decision making
Provide opportunities for people to participate in local democracy
Form strong partnerships with residents, not-for-profit organisations, businesses and other levels of government
Advocate on behalf of our community
Support community led initiatives and solutions
Promote equity, access and inclusion
Focus on prevention, investment and interventions to avoid issues that are impacting our community
Take a place-based approach to planning and delivering services that empower people to connect, learn, work and play
Be innovative, seek new ways to improve how we work and the outcomes we achieve
Adopt new technology to deliver quality customer service experience
Monitor our progress.

How we created the vision

Whittlesea 2040: A place for all, builds on the achievements of Shaping Our Future Whittlesea 2030 and provides a new long term vision for the City of Whittlesea.

Over 10 months, we conducted research, workshopped priorities, and spoke with thousands of people as well as community groups and organisations across the municipality.

We undertook research to understand where the City of Whittlesea is at now and the trends that will share the future. As part of this work we prepared a Whittlesea 2040 Background Research Paper and summary Fact sheets.

Over three months we also gathered over 4,700 individual community comments from anyone who lives, works, studies, plays in or visits the City of Whittlesea. A Whittlesea 2040 Community Engagement Summary Report was developed to inform the Whittlesea 2040 vision.