The Innovation Spine is a concept that adopts 'smart city' and sustainable technologies to foster better connections between Glenferrie Road, local businesses, Swinburne University and the knowledge industries.

It considers cutting-edge approaches to urban infrastructure, mobility and spaces for meeting and socialising from Liddiard Street to Swinburne University and its surrounding streets and laneways, all the way down to Glenferrie Station and the Hawthorn Arts Centre.

Scroll down to explore key features of the Innovation Spine initiative on this page, or download the full document in the 'Downloads' section – and have your say in the survey.

Map of 'smart city' innovations

Click on the animated 'hot spots' to find out more.

Visionary concept

The concept diagrams on this page are indicative only, and will be revised during consultation and further analysis.

Have your say

You can provide feedback on this initiative before 5pm on Monday 6 December 2021 by sharing your thoughts in the survey below.

Any feedback received will be considered by Council before the Place Plan is formally endorsed in 2022.

Delivery of the Place Plan will take place over several years. We're committed to seeking your ongoing feedback to guide the implementation of large scale projects before they start.