ENSURING OUR CITY HAS INVITING PLACES & SPACES ACHIEVING A HEALTHY & ACT!VE MONASH FOSTERING CONFIDENT, CONNECTED COMMUNITIES TAKING ACTION FOR OUR FUTURE Community Outcomes Enhanced parks, open spaces & trails across Monash. Increased use of our parks, spaces & leisure facilities Communities across Monash celebrate their creativity & diversity Our natural & environment is protected Access & safety needs are attended. Residents inspired to remain physically active & healthy. Community concerns personal safety are positively addressed. Our local economy is more resilient Impacts of the density of residential developments are monitored & managed Strengthened community resilience to the harm from gambling Communities & organisations promote respect & equality and prevent violence against women. Innovation & adaptability is cultivated Activity Centres across Monash remain vibrant A stronger sense of community is fostered within local areas Investment in our children & young people is continued. Principles Council’s plan will be driven by a commitment to progressive governance & strong leadership. Ensuring a responsive organisation Demonstrating responsible fiscal management Modernising our systems Achieving through leadership
1.2.3 Implement key aspects of Council’s Domestic Animal Management Plan 2013-2017 a Implement an education program about responsible pet ownership and the prevention of dog attacks. 1.3 The impacts reported by residents resulting from the density of residential development are monitored and managed. Strategies to achieve this outcome Major Initiatives and services 2015/16 1.3.2 Adopt an evidence-based approach to the management and ongoing renewal of our City’s public tree canopy. a Implement the funded priorities from the adopted Street Tree Management Program. 1.3.3 Utilise our annual planting program to improve the amenity and liveability of local areas associated with increasing residential density. a Complete the planting program of 100,000 new shrubs and ground covers per annum (including a minimum of 1,500 street trees p.a.) 1.3.4 Pursue new strategic plans and policies to provide stronger direction about residential developments of increased density. c Complete the first stage of new residential zone implementation to enhance the protection of "garden character" of Monash. 1.3.5 Build community understanding of development and housing issues. b Detailed and ongoing community consultation and information program on the implementation of the new residential zones throughout 2015/16. 1.4 Cultural and activity centres across Monash remain vibrant and pleasant Strategies to achieve this outcome Major Initiatives and services 2015/16 1.4.1 Undertake studies on activity centres (MACs) across the City, identifying priorities for planned changes. Studies to also include: - A focus on railway station ‘precincts’ and transport interchange points, giving them a stronger focus and legibility a Major Initiative 2: Progress the Expression of Interest for the development of Council land bounded by Springvale Rd, Coleman Pde, and Kingsway and Railway Pde North in Glen Waverley including investigating community needs for possible inclusion of a community hub on part of the land.