Guided by our Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework we developed a range of plans and strategies to guide how we will address housing issues and climate change, and support community health and wellbeing into the future.

The Glen Eira Council Plan 2021–2025 includes five strategic directions for the next four years:

• Well-informed and transparent decisions and highly valued services
• Access to well-designed and maintained open spaces and places
• A liveable and well-planned City
• A green and sustainable community
• A healthy, inclusive and resilient community

The Glen Eira Community Wellbeing Plan 2021–2025 outlines how we will work to improve health and wellbeing across all ages, genders, backgrounds and abilities. It also aims to address the impact of climate change on community health and wellbeing. Its other priorities are to increase healthy eating and active living, reduce tobacco-related harm, and address the issue of violence prevention.

To meet the needs of our growing and changing population, Glen Eira needs more housing and a greater variety of housing types.

Our draft Housing Strategy addresses these needs by:

• managing housing growth to 2036 and beyond;
• considering existing and future neighbourhood character;
• identifying the scale and location of change; and
• ensuring there is enough land for housing.

We will consider the final Housing Strategy for adoption in late 2022.

Our Smart City Roadmap guides us in using digital technologies for liveability, sustainability, proactivity and collaboration.

Smart city initiatives already underway in Glen Eira include:

• four new electric vehicles for staff use as part of Council’s fleet;
• an online tool to help the community plan safe pedestrian routes; and
• digital engagement tools such as virtual group fitness programs, virtual reality, and digital walking tours.