One aspect that I haven't noticed being debated is this.......the trend toward inner city living.

How many people are moving to the Docklands precinct, and the inner Melbourne luxury high-rise appartments.

These people have money. These people live within walking distance of the MCG.

These people live in "Melbourne".

Perhaps the local zone that Essendon, Richmond and Hawthorn have had for years, is developing in inner Melbourne!

Is it possible that a more logical step than going to Gippsland would be to concentrate on inner Melbourne, where no-one USED to live, but now do, in ever increasing numbers?

I hope our planners haven't overlooked this consideration.

One aspect that I haven't noticed being debated is this.......the trend toward inner city living.

How many people are moving to the Docklands precinct, and the inner Melbourne luxury high-rise appartments.

These people have money. These people live within walking distance of the MCG.

These people live in "Melbourne".

Perhaps the local zone that Essendon, Richmond and Hawthorn have had for years, is developing in inner Melbourne!

Is it possible that a more logical step than going to Gippsland would be to concentrate on inner Melbourne, where no-one USED to live, but now do, in ever increasing numbers?

I hope our planners haven't overlooked this consideration.

Good point but I think you'll find that the residents of Docklands are a mix of young professionals and retirees. The great thing about Casey is the kids. It's a family area with schools and sports days etc. It's here we can potentially tap into a new market. Get 'em while there young!

Get 'em while there young!

Yes, but perhaps wealthy yuppies might be a better financial prospect than the offspring of dysfunctional, and possibly itinerant, families.