Towards 2050 - Our New Community Plan

Published on 02 April 2025

The City of Unley has wrapped up its Community Plan – a big-picture guide that sets out a vision for a connected, progressive, and resilient city. This plan is based on input from the community and Elected Members, helping ensure that our programs, services, and initiatives truly reflect what matters to the people who live, work, visit and operate businesses in Unley.

The plan focuses on four key themes, shaping how we make decisions and invest in our future as we move ‘Towards 2050’, including:

Environment: Protecting and expanding our urban forest, managing our natural resources, advancing a circular economy, and making Unley more climate-resilient.

Community: Fostering inclusivity, social connection, wellbeing, and a high quality of life for all people. 

Economy: Supporting local businesses and ensuring a vibrant, prosperous, and diverse local economy. 

Places and Spaces: Creating, maintaining, and activating high-quality public spaces and urban environments for our community to enjoy.

How you can help bring our shared vision to life!

The Community Plan isn’t just for Council to implement – it’s something we can all contribute to! Here’s just some ways you can help:

Help Green Our City: Plant more trees in your yard, participate in community tree-planting days, or join a local environmental group.

Be Part of the Community: Support neighbours in need, get involved in local clubs or associations, and attend local events, exhibitions, and performances.

Support Local Businesses: Shop at local stores, eat at Unley cafes and restaurants, and choose local service providers to help our economy thrive.

Make Your Voice Heard: Have your say on Council projects, take part in surveys, and share your thoughts on local initiatives by registering to Your Say Unley.

Get Active in Your Area: Use Unley’s parks, open spaces, walking and cycling trails.

Encourage Sustainable Transport: Walk or cycle when you can, use public transport, or consider carpooling to reduce traffic and emissions.

By working together, embracing fresh ideas, and playing an active role in our city’s future, we can make the vision of the Community Plan a reality.

Check out the full Community Plan and see how you can be part of Unley’s journey ‘Towards 2050’.