The Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) has a central role in managing Victoria’s growth and developing competitive and sustainable cities and regions. To achieve this we: • develop long-term plans for the future growth and transformation of Victoria's cities and regions • facilitate strategic investment in economic and community infrastructure • deliver effective reform and governance of systems, institutions and regulations DPCD is committed to engaging communities and businesses to plan for the future. We facilitate partnerships across Victoria’s government, business and community sectors and coordinate whole-of-government responses to a broad range of economic, social and environmental issues at a local, regional and statewide level.