Our open space is at the heart of our identity. It offers places for our community to connect, play and thrive. From our established suburbs in the south, majestic conservation reserves in our green wedge and parkland in Whittlesea township in the north, open space is central to our community.

Council has drafted the (add link to draft) and is now available for you to view and have your say.

A green city for people and wildlife. A city of connected open spaces, majestic river red gums, waterways and winding trails. A city of parks, town centres and streetscapes that are welcoming, vibrant and well-designed for all.

Our past approaches to open space have shaped the open space legacy we enjoy today. But we need to adapt our approach to meet the needs of our future community.

We have four planning principles. These underpin our approach to planning, designing, activating and managing the public open space network.

This plan aims to strengthen open space by connecting it at local and regional scales. It aims to enhance Country, provide immersive experiences and ensure the network can be shared equitably by all. The City of Whittlesea and open space landowners need to work together to protect, optimise and grow our open space legacy.