It replaced the draft 2004 Network City and was the first strategic plan to be formally adopted since Metroplan in 1991.
Detailed sub-regional planning frameworks containing comprehensive spatial maps were published separately as Perth and Peel @ 3.5 million, extending the strategic timeframe out to 2050.
[1] These frameworks, covering Perth’s Central, North-West, North-East and Southern regions, included specific population targets for each local government area.
In 2003 work commenced on the preparation of a replacement for Metroplan leading to the draft Network City plan of 2004.
This proposed that 60% of population growth be accommodated within the existing built up area with higher density nodes connected by public transport.