Megamile West and Blackburn Village

The MegaMile was designated as a Major Activity Centre (MAC) under the state government’s former metropolitan strategy, Melbourne 2030. Blackburn Village is a Neighbourhood Activity Centre (NAC).

For the purposes of strategic planning, the MegaMile has been split into east and west. MegaMile (West) and Blackburn form the study area of this Urban Design Framework ( PDF 3.58MB). Strategic work for MegaMile (East) is included in the Nunawading MegaMile & Mitcham Structure Plan.

The Urban Design Framework ( PDF 3.58MB)is a tool used by Council to guide the future growth for the study area for the next 15 years in a sustainable manner that reflects the communities needs, values and aspirations. It contains a vision for both the MegaMile (west) Major Activity Centre and the Blackburn NAC which outlines the future role of both centres and reinforces the direction for the centres moving forward.

Megamile West Vision

The MegaMile (West) Major Activity Centre (MAC) will strengthen its regional role as a bulky goods retailing destination with consolidation of bulky goods retailing along Whitehorse Road, linking with the MegaMile (East). Small offices, generally at upper levels, will locate along Whitehorse Road as a secondary activity focus.

The consistent streetscape and design themes developed for MegaMile (East) will be extended and applied to MegaMile (West).

Access and movement within the centre will recognise the nature of bulky goods retailing with its reliance in part on private vehicle access. Improvements to the pedestrian environment and consolidation of car parking areas will increase pedestrian activity throughout the MegaMile and encourage more sustainable transport options.

Blackburn Village Vision

The Blackburn Neighbourhood Activity Centre will strengthen its role as an urban village focused around the Blackburn Railway Station as a high quality transport hub.

The Blackburn Station Village will remain as the heart of the area, with its strong sense of place and identity as a local shopping centre and community meeting place.

This will be complemented by a mix of retail, office, community and higher density residential uses adding to its vibrancy and activity. Improvements to connections between the north and south sides of the railway line and northern parts of Whitehorse Road, and surrounding residential areas will promote walking and cycling to and within the activity centre.

Consultation

The Urban Design Framework ( PDF 3.58MB)was finalised after review of community feedback. At its meeting on 26 July 2010, Council adopted the MegaMile (west) and Blackburn Activity Centres Urban Design Framework.

For further information on MegaMile West and Blackburn Village please contact the Strategic Planning Department on 9262 6303 or email customer.service@whitehorse.vic.gov.au.

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