Below is a summary of how the community was involved in developing the Draft Yarra Glen Place Plan. More details can be found in the Engagement and Direction paper.

What we heard.

The key themes that came through community consultation when discussing opportunities and future vision include:
  • Culture, community & service needs

    • Community connections
    • Events
    • Services
    • Age in Place
    • Youth Activities
  • Economic prosperity

    • Activity Centre
    • Tourism
    • Local Business
    • Local Industries
  • Transport, movement, public space & infrastructure

    • Roads
    • Pedestrian movement
    • Rail Trail
    • Recreation Reserve
    • Community Spaces
    • Activity Centre
    • Facilities
    • Parking
  • Future land use & development

    • Planning
    • Disused Buildings
    • Housing
    • Environment
  • Leadership & governance

    • Council
    • Community

Between 6 May and 8 June 2025....

Residents in Yarra Glen found out about the engagement and got involved in the following ways.

Community Representative Workshops

Our community workshops (October 2025) brought together a diverse group of community representatives who reflect the unique character and voices of Yarra Glen.

The key themes that have emerged from previous feedback were discussed further to co-design actions that reflect local priorities and work towards finalising a shared vision for Yarra Glen’s future.


Workshop discussion topics:

  • Culture, community & service needs
  • Economic Prosperity
  • Transport, movement, public space and infrastructure
  • Future land use & development, leadership & governance

Below is one of the online tools used to collect input from community.