The policy reflects the overwhelming need and demand of Melburnians, as well as the overwhelming evidence—and the advocacy of YIMBY Melbourne.
Our flagship report, released 9 October 2023, Melbourne's Missing Middle, laid out the vision for mixed-use density around fixed rail. Just over one year later, that vision has become a reality.
YIMBY Melbourne is proud that our advocacy has helped play a role in creating a better city.
The Victorian Government has outdone even their New South Wales counterparts, beating out their total by 20 stations. Healthy competition between the states to undertake positive, progressive policy will help us beat out this housing crisis that affects all Australians.
YIMBY Melbourne analysis demonstrates that 23 of 25 announced activity centres are placed in areas where child populations declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses.
More homes will enable more young families to get a foothold in areas where they have been systematically and provably locked out.
Analysis was undertaken by Asanka Epa, Merri-bek Organiser, YIMBY Melbourne.
His comment: “By building more homes around train stations, areas like Brighton can avoid becoming tombstone suburbs, and remain vibrant for generations to come”.
"The places where Activity Centres have been announced are places that are crying out for more families, more young people, and more housing choices for Melburnians."
"These are places where YIMBY Melbourne knows from our modelling that housing is in high-demand. Unlocking supply in these areas is just common sense."
"This is unequivocally a victory for grassroots, volunteer, evidence-driven advocacy. Over the past two years YIMBY Melbourne has unlocked the silent majority, and with today's announcement the Government has acknowledged: they've heard us loud and clear."