Are we moving from a system where state strategy 'informs' local planning to a planning system where State strategy increasingly 'directs' local planning?

Movement & Place 2.0 is embedded in the Victorian planning system, but its practical implementation still raises questions for strategic planners. Many councils already apply the principles, yet aligning them with updated typologies and statutory mechanisms will be the next challenge. This article reflects on how Movement & Place operates and what still needs to be resolved from a strategic urban and land use planning perspective. Having previously applied Movement & Place wh

A quick hand sketch of a local council space within City of Melton that works really well-reminding why good design matters. Artist: Shikha Goe Urban Design Guidelines 2.0 came out last week for Victoria. They link more closely with the updated Movement and Place framework. For anyone who hasn't had a chance to review them yet, DTP has highlighted several other key updates, including climate-responsive design guidance, contemporary advice for higher-density environments, univ