Public Open Space Strategy: Final Report

The following strategic vision encapsulates the community and stakeholder aspirations for open space planning, provision and management in Mount Alexander Shire: Mount Alexander Shire has a diverse range of attractive, appealing and sustainable public open spaces that protect and enhance natural environments, support a range of physical activity participation opportunities and enhance the character of individual townships or neighbourhoods in which they exist. The following guiding principles have been developed to support the open space vision and to underpin Council’s involvement in open space planning, provision and management: access and connectivity; diversity and choice; lifelong involvement; sustainability; healthy communities; Shire character; community participation; and environment and cultural protection.