Newsletter 2, October 2013 Looking towards 2040 Maroondah 2040’s community visioning process has been running since June 2013, and is now entering its second phase of engagement. Maroondah 2040 is focused on creating a shared vision for how the Maroondah community should grow and evolve. The first phase of engagement gathered information on where we want to go in the future, to understand the collective goals. This second phase is asking you how do we get there? As part of this consultation process, Council is hosting: an exciting and interactive Imagine Maroondah community event online discussion forums children’s art engagement program an interactive display at Maroondah Festival targeted stakeholder workshops. Now it’s over to you to! Think big, be bold, daring and have your say on the future of Maroondah. Where do we want to go? To Maroondah! The Maroondah 2040 project team were out and about during June, July and August engaging with the wider community and asking ‘where do we want to go?’ This initial phase of engagement was focussed on finding out the community’s key priorities and aspirations for the future of our city. This information was collected through an extensive community survey, one on one interviews, stakeholder and employee forums. The My Say My Vision community survey which received more than 650 responses from Maroondah community members. Thank you to everyone who engaged in this phase of the project. Your feedback, input and advice on how you want Maroondah to grow and evolve will be invaluable. The key themes that emerged throughout this phase of engagement revealed what people love about Maroondah, what they want to change and how they would like to describe Maroondah in 2040. What you love? What do you want to change? Describe Maroondah in 2040
Natural beauty and green open space The best of both worlds – a semi rural setting close to the city and country Sense of community Local infrastructure – provides great connections to the city and outer Melbourne Beautification and promotion Improvements to safety and security Improvements to transport options Enhance arts and culture within Maroondah Innovation and sustainability Café culture Vibrant and active community Cultural diversity Community engagement A strong economy and employment opportunities The Maroondah 2040 Community Engagement Report: Where do we want to go? details the full findings of this phase of engagement. To view the report visit the 2040 page on Council’s website, Imagine Maroondah is a community event devoted to starting conversations about the future of our city with all community members. This exciting and interactive event will include discussion workshops on the key themes that the community has told us are important priorities. Everyone is invited to join the conversation and have a say, write, draw or tweet about the issues, priorities and future goals that matter to you. The event is family-friendly, with children also encouraged to have their say on the future of our city. There will be lots of fun and exciting children’s art activities including face painting, a jumping castle and much more. Local school bands and choirs will be performing throughout the day. The event runs from 10.30am to 2.30pm, so feel free to drop in at any time - stay all day or just for a quick visit. Date: Saturday 12 October Time: 10.30am to 2.30pm Location: Maroondah Federation Estate, 32 Greenwood Ave, Ringwood. Mel ref 49 H10 Parking: Free parking is available on site. Transport: Catch a train or bus to Ringwood Station, which is an easy 700 metre walk to Maroondah Federation Estate. Mayor congratulates 2040 prize winner Congratulations to Lorraine Wigmore of Croydon who is the lucky winner of the My Say, My Vision Community Survey.