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.
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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.