Fatter, sicker and lonelier

It's cynical and divisive politics. It puts at risk vital green infrastructure – open space, natural places, sporting fields - that's critical to a safe, healthy and well-functioning city.

In their haste to build new road infrastructure the Victorian Government has failed to account for the any of the social and environmental values of existing green infrastructure.

Premier Napthine should commit to providing a net increase in green infrastructure within the City of Melbourne and other impacted municipalities. Options for purchasing properties that could be incorporated into an expanded Royal Park should be explored.

So far, no-ones proved more traffic is worth the cost.