Market Square charter and Aboriginal place name
At a Council meeting on 30 June 2020, councillors unanimously endorsed a charter as the framework for the new open space to inform the design and guide future management and operations. It also endorsed the development of an Aboriginal place name for the space in consultation with Traditional Owner groups. Read the committee paper, resolution and minutes.
The Market Square Charter will guide decision making on the activities, uses and management of the new space and is an important tool to ensure the intended vision is realised and protected. It also outlines that as part of Melbourne's open space network the new space will need to respond to the public recreation needs of the community it serves. This includes a space for reflection, relaxation, and informal recreation, and allows for people to come together for activities, events, social and community exchange.