What is a new urban story to spark collective demand for truly liveable streets across Greater Melbourne?
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What if Melbourne had 300,000 participatory and liveable streets? Our streets are more than bitumen and stormwater drains. They're a uniquely shared space where our private selves meet the world, and community is formed. The streets are for everyone, no matter how you use them. So, what if we allow our streets to play the vital role in life they are intended for — to animate the social, environmental and economic aspects of communities? What if the streets were our change agent for climate and social action? Across Greater Melbourne, we have approximately 300,000 streets. Every street is connected to another street, ultimately creating a networked web. But as participation between the community and decision-makers erodes, fewer people feel like they have agency over shaping where they live. Through this project we are collecting and sharing stories of urban transformation, to inspire and connect all of us who love our streets.
We collect and share stories of change and possibility so that Melbourne can move towards the vision for 300,000 Streets. These stories are shared through our Regen Gazette, our Linked In page, on others podcasts and through various reports.
300,000 Streets as an Earthshot holds a new narrative of possibility for the streets and people of Greater Melbourne
Regen Streets report
Launched 300,000 Streets
Street Library substack launched
Australian Placemaking Summit
Regenerating Communities conference
State of Australian Cities conference - 300,000 Streets: Governing from the street up
Research, guides, and stories from the work underway.
