Remembering the Satellite City

Event Description

2024 marks 50 years since the City of Melton was designated a 'Satellite City'.

Join our very own Local & Family History Librarian Dr Pete Minard and strategic planner Karl Sass as they reflect on what it meant for Melton to be designated a Satellite City in 1974 to the local community at the time, how it has affected the development of Melton and the legacies of satellite cities as a planning concept.

Satellite Cities were a post-World War Two concept of planned industrial and residential cities close to but separate from major metropolises. The satellite city concept was used all over the world. Melton was one of the first places in Australia designated to be a satellite city.

Come along to the library for this interesting chat and reflect on the changes to the City of Melton over the last 50 years.

Notes & Requirements

This event will be conducted in-person, and also live-streamed through zoom for those wishing to attend online.

Event Partner

This event is part of the Melton City Libraries Heritage Festival. For more information and events, visit our website: melton.vic.gov.au/HeritageFestival

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