“Opportunity to reset”: Council to stage a 2050 summit for Melbourne
As the curtains drew to a close at Town Hall during the final meeting of 2024, the City of Melbourne endorsed the creation and delivery of a summit that will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Melbourne.
The 2050 Summit, set to be held at Melbourne Town Hall, will provide a forum for councillors to engage directly with the community and Melbourne’s “best” and “brightest” to determine a long-term vision for the city through to 2050.
It’s expected that more than 1000 participants, including residents, community groups, and businesses, will contribute their input on how the city should continue to grow.
At the December 10 council meeting Lord Mayor Nick Reece stated that the summit would help the council set specific goals for the city and establish a roadmap to achieve them.
He believes this is an opportunity to bring Melbourne “together” and “unite” the city through a collective vision.
Council officers are currently working on the logistics and costings for the summit and will present a report detailing their findings at a Future Melbourne Committee meeting in February 2025.
Speaking at the December 10 meeting, Deputy Lord Mayor Roshena Campbell said, “what an exciting time to be a Melburnian and what a great time for our city.”
“It’s an opportunity to reset, to seize the opportunities we have, and to confront our challenges,” Cr Campbell said. “I’ve often said that some of the best ideas for our city come from outside this place, and this is very much in that spirit.”
Cr Dr Olivia Ball believes it is a great opportunity for the city to create a vision that reflects the community in all of its diversity. •

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