Content components Updated February 2026The Victorian Government’s expanded Activity Centre Program includes 50 centres across Melbourne to fit in 300,000 more homes around train stations and tram stops on ‘well-serviced’ lines.The Victorian Government is preparing activity centre plans and new planning controls for these centres to increase the supply of housing.Phase 1 consultation was carried out in November 2025 with Council lodging a submission which argued for a place-based approach to activity centre planning.Phase 2 consultation is now live and Boroondara residents are encouraged to have their say by visiting the Victorian Government’s ‘Engage Victoria’ website. Download Council's phase 1 submission 4.4 Activity Centres Program Council Submission Phase 1 Tranche 2 at Ashburton and Willison Riversdale 1.84 MB [PDF] 21 November 2025 More informationFind more information on Council’s response to the Victorian Government’s reforms:Mayor expresses concern on new Activity Centres (28 February 2025)
