Highlands Homegrown Economy
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Initiatives
In September 2025, the Southern Highlands came together to chart a new path for its local economy. 50 participants – farmers, councillors, 3 levels of government, business owners, funders and community leaders – joined the Highlands Homegrown Economy: Opportunity Mapping and Collaboration Workshop.
We’ve begun exploring what a regenerative, locally-driven economy might look like in the Southern Highlands.
We’ve begun exploring the impacts of current development and the value of compact, walkable communities that prioritise social and environmental well-being.
