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Boroondara is a remarkable place to live, work and play. To plan for our City’s future, and respond to changing needs over time, Boroondara’s Councillors wanted to hear what was important to our community. So we initiated the largest ever community consultation in Boroondara’s history, and developed the Boroondara Community Plan.

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The Plan sets out a 10-year vision for our future, putting your health and wellbeing priorities at the centre of everything we do. Its council’s guide for doing what you told us is important to you.

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Over six months, we received 11,845 responses. First we asked people what was important to them in Boroondara. From the thousands of responses, we identified seven themes. In the next stage of the consultation, you helped us understand why these themes mattered to you, and what you wanted Council to do over the next 10 years. The community engagement was unlike anything we’ve ever done before. We spoke to people of all ages and backgrounds all over Boroondara - at markets, shopping strips, libraries, online, by phone, even on public transport and at schools. We also held workshops, events and forums. You were passionate and enthusiastic about telling us what you care about.

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We are confident we’ve heard the voice of our community and we are excited about delivering on our community’s priorities.

The seven priority themes that will guide our work over the next ten years are:

  • Your Community, Services and Facilities
  • Your Parks and Green Spaces
  • The Environment
  • Neighbourhood Character and Heritage
  • Getting Around Boroondara
  • Your Local Shops and Businesses
  • Civic Leadership and Governance.

These themes form the basis of the ten-year Boroondara Community Plan. We’ll continue to check in with you to make sure we are on track and meeting your needs.

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Our vision for Boroondara is: A vibrant and inclusive city, meeting the needs and aspirations of its community. For more information, visit: www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/bcp.