Planning the Arden Precinct Presentation to Melbourne Metro Environment Effects Statement IAC 13 September 2016 Kate Alder, Strategic Planning Manager  Emily Mottram, Director Urban Renewal Introductory Video Purpose of Presentation • Provide background to the Advisory Committee/Inquiry on the  planning context of Arden Station • Introduce the Draft Arden Vision & Framework to the IAC  • Opportunity for IAC to ask questions  Outline • Where, why, when, who, what • Current consultation  • Further information Where is it?  • Part of inner Melbourne’s   urban renewal area as  identified in Plan Melbourne  MACAULAY and in City of Melbourne  ARDEN MSS  • Centred around new Arden  Station • Builds on the 2012 Arden‐ Macaulay Structure Plan  • Complements the current  C190 amendment for the  Macaulay (northern) part of  the precinct Planning and project context Why urban renewal here? • Strategic location near existing and new major transport infrastructure • Makes jobs more accessible to the growing west • Space for Parkville & Docklands to expand • Industrial & rail land is in transition • Government ownership of land  • Constraints including flooding can be addressed In summary: Arden is a city‐shaping project leveraging off: • Transport connections ‐ Arden station, Citylink, Western Distributor,  North Melbourne station • Government ownership (60% of precinct) allows government to drive  outcomes • Metro Tunnel proximity to CBD and Parkville • Short and long term urban renewal opportunities • Established character & identity Projected scale of opportunity: • 34,000 jobs and 15,000  residents by 2051 • $7bn development value • 1,000,000+ sq. m GFA When will renewal happen?  • Long term planning beginning now • Planning program over next two years to provide framework for staged  development over 30 years+ • Arden Station will be a catalyst for intensive development Planning now • 2012 Arden‐Macaulay Structure Plan – being  implemented in Macaulay • 2015 Government commitment to Metro Tunnel  project including Arden Station  • 2015 –16  State and local government  development of Arden Vision & Framework  through workshops • 1 September ‐ 16 October 2016  • Public consultation & feedback on  Draft Arden Vision & Framework  • 2017 ‐ • Final Vision & Framework • Then focus on implementation, including  Arden‐specific structure planning, scheme  amendments & masterplans Key propositions 1. Major new jobs hub attracts significant research, institutional, cultural & commercial activities 2. Sustainability guides every stage of development 3. Two new boulevards extend Queensberry & Fogarty streets 4. Large new civic space forms heart of Arden 5. Community infrastructure reinforces local identity & delivers services in new ways 6. Public realm incorporates new & existing open spaces 7. Integrated water management to futureproof the precinct 8. Moonee Ponds Creek as a highly valued multi-purpose spine 9. Walking, cycling & public transport have priority 10.Comprehensive ped & cycle network into & through Arden