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Just because we already have the greatest city in the world doesn't mean we can't make it better!

In my mind, there’s no doubt about it Melbourne is the greatest city in the world (and obviously miles better than Sydney). 💯

Although, just because we’re the greatest doesn’t mean we can’t continue to build on and amplify what we already have. 🤗

… Which is where our ‘Future Postcode 3000’ Policy comes in: Team Hakim’s vision for Melbourne’s future as a thriving global cultural hub. 

Our Future Postcode 3000 policy is a call to action to preserve Melbourne’s unique character and address the urgent challenges facing our arts and creative industries, so that everyone can enjoy a vibrant, inclusive, and resilient Melbourne now and into the future.

Made by people who love Melbourne, for Melbourne.

Key Elements of Team Hakim’s Future Postcode 3000 Policy:

💡Protecting Melbourne’s ‘arts capital’ status by:

  • Investing in cultural institutions to prevent displacement of creative organisations.
  • Opposing the sale of iconic spaces like the Regent Theatre.

💡Transforming underutilised spaces and addressing the housing crisis by:

  • Utilising high office vacancy rates to support vibrant cultural hubs, community and creative organisations.
  • Delivering on recommendations made by the Affordable Housing People’s Panel
  • Supporting office-to-housing conversions where feasible to ensure affordability and livability.

💡Boosting arts contributions by:

  • Recogning the arts sector's $23 billion contribution to the Victorian economy.
  • Doubling contestable arts funding to support artists in developing new works.
  • Allocating $2 million annually to expand the City’s Creative Spaces program.
  • Providing $2 million over four years to the Nicholas Building Association for a Creative Community Land Trust.

💡Promoting cultural inclusivity by:

  • Investing $10 million in multicultural festivals and events like Eid, Hanukkah and Diwali to celebrate our city’s diversity.

💡Investing in tactical urbanism initiatives by:

  • Dedicating $25 million toward greening public spaces to enhance climate resilience and public accessibility.
  • Revitalising key streets, including St Kilda Road and Collins Street, with improved public spaces.

💡Encouraging community engagement by:

  • Empowering residents to activate public spaces, bringing life back to our streets.
  • Planning for new community amenities, like an outdoor gym at Drill Hall Park.

Personally, I am so excited by Melbourne's potential. I hope you are too. Vote 1 Team Hakim to move Melbourne forward.

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