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Background
Movement and Place 2.0 is a framework that helps shape how we plan, design and manage streets, public spaces and transport networks. It recognises that streets are more than just roads for getting from one place to another—they are also places where people walk, cycle, meet, shop and spend time. This framework provides guidelines that help balance the needs of movement and everyday life to create safer, more accessible and more enjoyable places for everyone.
With the release of Plan for Victoria in February 2025, the Department of Transport and Planning has updated Movement and Place in Victoria 2019. Movement and Place 2.0 enhances and builds on the success of Movement and Place by strengthening what has worked well and made it more flexible and context sensitive.
What's new in Movement and Place 2.0?
- clearer classifications and street typologies
- introduces a Vision and Validate approach
- stronger focus on place outcomes
- more practical guidance and tools
- improved integration with land use planning
- stronger alignment with the Urban Design Guidelines.
How to use the Movement and Place framework
The framework provides a shared language and practical tools to help planners, designers and engineers balance movement and place outcomes. It supports evidence-based, place-specific decisions across all scales, from local streets to state transport corridors.
The application of Movement and Place in Victoria 2.0 is supported by the Guide to Movement and Place to translate the framework into actionable steps.
Scope and statutory role
Movement and Place 2.0 is a policy guideline within the State Planning Policy framework of the Victoria Planning Provisions.
Movement and Place in Victoria 2.0 embeds the Transport Integration Act 2010 by turning the Acts broad principles into practical guidance for how streets are planned and managed. It recognises that streets have two roles: moving people and goods, and supporting places where people live, work and connect. By balancing movement and place, the approach helps decisions better support safety, accessibility, sustainability and liveable communities across Victoria.
Who should use Movement and Place?
Movement and Place supports transport planners, urban designers, engineers, local government, state agencies, developers and practitioners involved in shaping streets, public spaces and transport networks.
Page last updated: 08/09/26