The Healesville Township Design Framework (TDF) will build on the Healesville Structure Plan (2016) to help guide the future of Healesville. The TDF will identify local issues and opportunities, capture what the community values, and set a clear vision, priorities and plan for the township’s future. It will help guide decision‑making on things such as transport and parking, streets and public spaces, recreation and community facilities.

The TDF will reflect what people love about Healesville and support a welcoming, connected township that’s easy to get around and enjoyable for people who live, work or visit here.

Thank you to everyone who has shared feedback so far. Your input has played an important role in shaping this work. We’ve taken time to carefully consider all of the feedback and we appreciate your patience. You can read more in the:

• Community Engagement Report, August 2025
• Insights and Opportunities Report June 2026
• Summary of Insights and Opportunities Report

We’re now inviting community members to express your interest in a series of Community Placemaking Workshops, in late July to August, to help shape the draft TDF.

All the workshops will be held from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the Nan Francis Room at The Memo, on the following dates:

• Monday 27 July
• Monday 10 August
• Monday 24 August

Workshop 1 – Understanding the issues and opportunities

• Share key points from the Insights and Opportunities report
• Introduction to simple placemaking ideas
• Map and prioritise what matters most, in small groups

Workshop 2 – Review the design ideas together

• Share the initial design concepts
• Discuss each precinct in small groups
• Refine and improve ideas with group input

Workshop 3 – Review the draft designs

• Share updated designs based on earlier feedback
• Continue the discussions and gather further input
• Capture final feedback to help shape the draft TDF

If this sounds like something you would be interested in and you would like to be involved, please submit your expression of interest.

Explore the Insights and Opportunities report, shaped by community feedback and technical advice, highlighting what makes Healesville unique and the ideas guiding the development of the draft TDF.

The report is organised into three sections.

Part 1 - Introduction: provides a snapshot of the project and the scope of work. It includes ideas shared by the Healesville community during early consultation in March to April 2025. It also explains how this work builds on past plans, connects to relevant policies and defines the study area.

Part 2 - Context: paints a picture of Healesville today. It looks at the history, people, economy and environment, as well as how the town centre works, feels and is used.

Part 3 - Analysis: brings everything together. It highlights key issues and opportunities across different areas. It shows how community feedback is shaping the project and identifies priority sites to be explored further in the next stage.