1. Arden & Macaulay urban renewal update
Moonee Ponds Creek collaboration, 5 September 2017
Kate Alder Strategic Planning Manager

2. Arden & Macaulay urban renewal locations

3. Projected growth

4. Arden Vision
distinctive new city destination that furthers Melbourne's liveability and prosperity through unmatched investment potential and diverse activities that grow Victoria’s knowledge economy.
international innovation and technology precinct withfrequent high-capacity rail access to the CBD, Australia’s premier biomed cluster in Parkville and Melbourne’s booming western suburbs.
supports a diverse resident and worker population with access to quality and affordable housing, thriving public spaces and a variety of flexible community facilities and workspaces.
exemplar sustainable city of best practice urban renewal including celebrating water in the landscape.
delivered through partnerships across government, community and private sector.

5. Arden planning process

6. Planning now for potential climate change impacts in 2100
Blue shading indicates area currently covered by Land Subject to Indundation Overlay (LSIO) in Arden
Blue shading indicates approximate area of impact of sea level rise of 1.8 metres (hish scenario) from climate change in Source:

7. Reducing flood risk by multiple methods …

8. … Including combining water stores & open space
Search underway for effective flood storage location(s) that could also offer open space (blue-green infrastructure), to address flood risk in redevelopment areas
Integrated solutions work at many scales – from large to small infrastructure
Melbourne Botanical Gardens

9. Potential process
Water infrastructure – e.g. flood storages in streets & open spaces, pipes, bridge modifications, pumps and barriers - to make Arden and Macaulay flood-safe
Specific projects - MPC collaboration, CWW Integrated Water Management Strategy, CoM City Solutions Platform - to meet broader objectives e.g. for WSUD, IWM, biodiversity, better walking and cycling access along MP Creek