Moonee Valley, VIC
City in Victoria
Australia
Moonee Valley, VIC shapes Avondale Heights regeneration project with interactive suggestions
Moonee Valley is redeveloping the century-old Avondale Heights neighborhood with a balance of historical touches and modern amenities. Council leaders used an interactive map as the centerpiece of its initial engagement campaign. Residents were asked to pin specific locations that they love or believe need improvements. The map feedback period will be followed by community workshops that turn initial plans into final designs by 2022.
Moonee Valley, VIC
Australia
Moonee Valley, VIC creates pipeline of emerging talent with Podcast Studio Residency Program
The program connects local creatives to a cutting-edge podcast studio at the council-owned Clocktower Centre. Successful applicants receive free studio and technical assistance along with project fees. Clocktower Centre also promotes podcasts through its social media channels to create audiences for locally created content. Moonee Valley complemented this program with free podcast workshops throughout June 2021.
Moonee Valley, VIC
Australia
Moonee Valley, VIC opens new community spaces near businesses with Summer Parklet pilot
Businesses throughout Moonee Valley applied for free parklets lasting up to five months. The council places 15 prefabricated parklets at on-street parking spots in front of selected shops. Each parklet includes seating and foliage for customer relaxation and dining. Moonee Valley conducts monthly maintenance checks with participants responsible for parklet upkeep. The Summer Parklet page features a map detailing parklet locations.
Moonee Valley, VIC
Australia
Moonee Valley, VIC turns Woodlands Park ponds into a key element in stormwater harvesting
Ponds with stagnant water were turned into sources of clean water with the addition of native wetland plants. Incoming stormwater from Melbourne Water filters through the plants on its way to two creeks and Port Phillip Bay. The council's parks team irrigates some of the processed water for lawn and garden maintenance. Moonee Valley processes 53 megaliters of stormwater through the park each year while protecting local wildlife from harmful waste.
Moonee Valley, VIC
Australia
Moonee Valley, VIC empowers green project leaders through Sustainability Champions Program
The council offers a 10-week training program that turns sustainability project ideas into reality. Residents work with council staffers and guest speakers on strategy development for community gardens, green energy projects, and more. Free courses in environmental advocacy, leadership, and marketing help graduates integrate projects into local life. Program participants are encouraged to work with each other and incorporate feedback from council officers.
Moonee Valley, VIC
Australia
Moonee Valley, VIC connects volunteer driving instructors with immigrants through DriveLink program
The Transurban DriveLink program recruits local volunteers to help immigrants and refugees qualify for driver's licenses. Volunteer instructors are provided hours of supervisor training by VicRoads. Certified volunteers ride with trainees and prepare them for driving tests. Successful DriveLink participants receive licenses that are vital to gaining employment and public services.
Moonee Valley, VIC
Australia