The community and stakeholders actively participated through the ‘Have your Say’ website, completing 622 contributions from 3,926 visits throughout June 2021-November 2021. This interaction was achieved through online survey questions, interactive map and whiteboard to share “big ideas”.
There was also a high level of online engagement and participation through various social media channels, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn all providing further opportunities for the community and stakeholders to become actively involved in conversations regarding the future of Albury 2050. Numerous pop-up opportunities were undertaken in various locations around the city, allowing a diversity of participants across a variety of socio-economic and cultural demographics.
Engagement through primary and secondary schools was undertaken via class engagement with students participating in group and individual activities – producing their future vision for Albury 2050 through assorted art mediums. Young people actively engaged through the Albury Youth survey with 800 young people of varying diversity and culture aged 12-18 years responding. The younger cohort of under 10 years was actively engaged through ‘Lego Masters’ where they were provided with the opportunity to create their future designs for Albury 2050.
Community sentiments
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Love keyboard_arrow_right
Murray River, Hume Weir and Nature Reserves
Walking trails and open spaces
Connected and inclusive community
Regional location with metropolitan-quality facilities
Unique position as a cross-border city
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Value keyboard_arrow_right
Green and sustainable city
Country lifestyle
Multiculturalism
Vibrancy, diversity and innovation
Affordable living
Arts and creative spaces
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Concerns keyboard_arrow_right
Housing affordability
Catering for sustainable growth
Youth retention and attraction
Impacts of climate change
Balancing urbanisation and sustainability
Under-representation of minority groups in community decision-making
Accessibility challenge for cross-border residents
Safety
Natural environment
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Wants keyboard_arrow_right
Multiculturalism
Integrated transport network
Infrastructure in growth areas
Affordable living
Collaborative crossborder community
Access to bicycle and walking tracks
Community engagement with all key groups
Destination city
Same access as Metropolitan centres
Our community wants – here are some extracts from our Have a Say
“Encouragement and promotion of the use of established physical infrastructure such as buildings and heritage sites in preference to the construction of new”
“Accessibility for people with disabilities”
“Encouragement and PROMOTION of local environmental initiatives.”
“More nature. Sustainable developments with awareness of flora and fauna preservation”
“More family friendly activities”
“Connection with Wodonga. Need improved service between communities”