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City transformation has begun

Lauren PilatEastern Reporter

Cr Albert said Morley was one of 10 strategic metropolitan centres and a top priority for State Government, as outlined in the report Directions 2031 and Beyond.

The City was also considering proposals as part of the Morley Structure Plan.

"The Morley Structure Plan essentially facilitates and guides the strategic development of the centre to achieve the 2031 structure plan vision, which is that the Morley Activity Centre will be a vibrant place to visit, a dynamic marketplace to do business, and home to a diverse and connected community," Cr Albert said.

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"The structure plan essentially provides the planning framework to facilitate the transformation of the city centre.

"For the 2031 structure plan vision to succeed, the City is actively working together with private landowners, businesses, service agencies and various State Government departments.

"To put our aspirations in context, by 2031, the Morley Activity Centre should be home to 10,000 residents and 10,000 jobs; currently there are over 3000 residents and 4000 local jobs in Morley."

He said the City was focused on creating a vibrant urban inner city hub that would accommodate the expected growth of areas such as Morley and Maylands, while reassuring it connects the needs and aspirations of our community.

"This includes stimulating a more appropriate and versatile mix of employment, retail, commercial, cultural, entertainment and residential use," Cr Albert said.

"The City is focused on creating more sustainable living and as such, stimulates walking, cycling and the use of public transport in its vision for the future."

Cr Albert said several studies including a car parking management plan for the centre had been done in support of the structure plan, costing the City in total about $300,000 plus staff time.