Coburg is Community
A community gathering place where the library, piazza and Victoria Street Mall will form the heart of central Coburg.
About the project
Following two rounds of community engagement, Council has endorsed an updated vision for central Coburg, transforming the precinct into vibrant economic, retail and cultural hub.
The updated Central Coburg Framework sets out a plan for how we will address housing needs, provide more community services, facilities and green space, and enhance the economic viability of the area whilst retaining Coburg’s unique character.
Some of the highlights of this plan include:
- A new $60 million library and piazza
- New office and retail space
- Affordable commercial spaces for community organisations and artists
- Greener and safer streets, with safer and
- Around 1,000 new housing options, featuring a mix of market, affordable and social housing
- Six new green spaces, and around 200 new trees
- Around 900 public car parks for those who need to drive
The vision
Key outcomes
Over two rounds of community engagement, we heard how much you value the rich culture and history of Coburg and that you are excited for the future. We have a big ambition to deliver on what you told us you want to see. We have designed an outcome to respond to each of the key themes we heard from the community.
Click on a tile to learn more about our vision for central Coburg, and share your thoughts, through the lens of each outcome.
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Coburg is Thriving
A thriving place where diverse businesses will complement each other and create new life and energy.
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Coburg is Home
A family-friendly place to live where jobs, shops, public transport, public spaces, schools and community facilities are all nearby.
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Coburg is Accessible
An accessible place where people will comfortably walk, cycle, catch public transport or drive and park their car.
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Coburg is Open
An open place where streets and parks provide comfortable, shady meeting points for the community.
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Staging Development
A place where plans turn into action, with projects moving from vision to delivery.
Learn more
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What we heard
Read our engagement report and learn more about what we heard from our community and what happens next.
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Questions and answers
Read our frequently asked questions and questions we received from the community during the engagement.
