Property and City Design

Our purpose: We plan, design and deliver enduring urban spaces in response to our city's growing population, visitor numbers and the ongoing impact of climate change. We provide guidance and support for all matters relating to Council’s properties.

Property

The Property Team provides guidance and support for all matters relating to Council’s properties. This includes:

• Acting as custodian of Council’s property portfolio and all associated administrative requirements with occupancy renewals and dealings with the Victoria Land Registry.
• Identifying and leading the sale and purchase (or compulsory acquisition) of Council land in response to Council’s plans for improved open spaces and community service provision. 
• Conducting feasibility studies for potential major developments that include Council land and require negotiations with the private sector and/or other public authorities (such as Suburban Rail Loop Authority/Victorian Rail Track). 
• The administrational/legal elements associated with the creation of easements and roads. 
• Provision of advice for management of leases, licences and agreements associated with the use of properties which Council deliver its services.

City Design

The City Design Team are involved at all scales of city design and planning, including:

• Contribution to planning for current and future community needs in relation to community services and infrastructure.
• Design input to the delivery of high-quality public buildings, streetscapes, public spaces and related infrastructure.
• Development and oversight of city design standards relating to public buildings, streetscapes, public spaces and related infrastructure.
• Provision of design services, project/design management and advice (including architectural, urban design, heritage and landscape architectural) for all Council departments.

Our teams

• City Design
• Property