Government Planning Strategies
The Doncaster Hill Precinct strategy is a 20 year, A$2 billion proposal created by the City of Manningham for the area. The 58 hectare precinct identified by the strategy is located 12 kilometres from Melbourne's central business district. It is situated close to main arterial roads, including the Eastern Freeway, but is poorly serviced by public transport, with access to only buses.
The strategy aims to create an urban village which reduces urban sprawl that would otherwise place pressure on natural environments in the green wedges to the precinct's east. The proposal includes both residential and commercial developments. Streetscapes, parks, transport and planning schemes are all being improved and amended as part of the proposal.
Current developments in the area include the Westfield Doncaster shopping centre as well as a number of medium-density residential buildings. A number of projects have already begun on Doncaster Hill, which has so far been limited to medium-density residential towers and flats. Investors are shying away from committing to a proposal that does not include upgraded public transport and car-free precincts, which is slowing the current progress of development.
Many investors want to undertake developments like that of Council House 2 in Melbourne's CBD and argue that the Manningham City council's proposal for the Doncaster Hill precinct is dated and should focus more on sustainability to entice investors.
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