What is Doncaster Hill?
Purpose
The Doncaster Hill Strategy, adopted by Council in February
2002, is Manningham City Council’s response to increased
demand for more appropriate, sustainable and diverse housing
options that accommodate the municipalities changing demographic
and social needs.
The Hill is envisaged as a mixed-use sustainable urban village
with a strong sense of place and a community-focused lifestyle.
Through this project Council aims to alleviate concerns over
urban growth spreading further into poorly serviced and more
sensitive urban and non-urban areas, whilst capitalising on
the accessibility, servicing and extraordinary views of the
location.
Doncaster Hill is a 20-year strategy that plans to attract
4,000 new residential apartments and five million extra visitors
a year.
Covering 58 hectares centered on the intersection of Doncaster
Road and Williamsons/Tram Road in Doncaster, Doncaster Hill
is set to be the civic heart of Manningham.
A project of this scale demands the involvement of all divisions
at Manningham Council. Likewise, community interest and involvement
is central to the success of the village as a civic heart
of the city.
The Vision
The Doncaster Hill vision is a twenty-year vision, to create
a mixed-use sustainable urban village with a strong sense
of place and a community-focused lifestyle, which is the civic
heart of Manningham.
Manningham City Council has set a planning framework for this exciting $2 billion development, to be built by the private sector.
Doncaster Hill will feature contemporary medium to high
density housing within walking distance to shops, restaurants
and workplaces, entertainment and public transport.
One of the most significant planning projects in metropolitan
Melbourne, Doncaster Hill sets a new benchmark in architectural
and sustainable development.
The Doncaster Hill Strategy guides the nature of development
in the Doncaster Hill precinct and outlines the planning vision
for the Hill.
An Urban Village
An urban village is an attractive place where people can
visit, live, work, and meet. It provides for everyday lifestyle
needs in a friendly, safe and accessible setting, and it offers
a unique blend of business, entertainment and living space
in the one convenient location.
Doncaster Hill will bring together facilities and services
that will appeal and cater to the needs of a variety of residents,
including families, singles, young people and senior citizens.
Sustainability and Urban Design
Doncaster Hill is one of the most significant planning projects
in Metropolitan Melbourne and sets a new benchmark in architectural
and sustainable development, with leading edge design and
strict planning standards.
Melbourne 2030
Doncaster Hill is recognised as a Principal Activity Centre
in Melbourne 2030, the Victorian State Government’s
plan for sustainable growth over 30 years across metropolitan
Melbourne and the surrounding region.
Melbourne 2030 aims to maintain Melbourne’s reputation
as one of the most liveable areas of world while experiencing
growth of up to one million people.
More information is available at the Melbourne
2030 website.
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