The Greater Geelong community values

• Green spaces and corridors, including farmland and recreational space, between urban areas;
• Easy access to open space and parkland near homes;
• The uniqueness and significance of natural bushland, coastlines, wetlands, rivers and beaches;
• Sustainable development that responds to climate change;
• Design that makes best use of technology for better and more sustainable living;
• Development that enhances the identity of diverse neighbourhoods;
• Design excellence and innovation in new buildings and public spaces;
• Creating high amenity neighbourhoods that are well connected and sustainable.

Success will be achieved by

• Revitalisation of Central Geelong;
• Meeting the housing needs for projected population growth and future households;
• Renewal of underutilised urban areas and buildings;
• Preserving, enhancing and growing our natural areas;
• Creation of urban forests throughout streets and parks;
• New models of higher density sustainable living with access to public green space.