what is the vision?

Sustainable Sydney 2030 is a vision for the sustainable development of the City to 2030 and beyond. Sustainable development is not just about the physical environment, but about the economy, society and cultures as well, and how addressing each, with bold ideas and good governance, will result in better outcomes for current and future communities.

Sustainable Sydney 2030 has a vision of a Green, Global, Connected City.

GREEN with a minimal environmental impact, green with trees, parks, gardens and linked open spaces, green by example and green by reputation.

GLOBAL in economic orientation, global in links and knowledge exchange, global and open-minded in outlook and attitude.

CONNECTED physically by walking, cycling and high quality public transport, connected ‘virtually’ by world–class telecommunications, connected to communities through a sense of belonging and social well being, and connected to other spheres of government and to those with an interest in the City.

GREEN

Sydney will be internationally recognised as
an environmental leader with outstanding
environmental performance and new ‘green’
industries driving economic growth.

The City will reduce its greenhouse
gas emissions, with a network of green
infrastructure to reduce energy, water and
waste demands, led by major renewal sites.

The City will help contain the Sydney Region’s
urban footprint by planning for new housing
opportunities integrated with vital transport,
facilities, infrastructure and open space.

The City will protect native flora,
fauna and ecologies.
GLOBAL

Sydney will remain Australia’s most significant
Global City and international gateway with worldclass tourism attractions and sustained investment in cultural infrastructure, icons and amenities.

The City will contain premium spaces for business activities and high quality jobs in the City Centre, and support social, cultural and recreational facilities to nurture, attract and retain global talent.

The City will embrace innovation, and
new generation technologies to connect
it through new media and the web,
stimulating creativity and collaboration.

The City will be a part of global cultural
networks and an active participant in
global knowledge exchange.
CONNECTED

Sydney will be easy to get around with a local
network for walking and cycling, and transit routes connecting the City’s Villages, City Centre and the rest of Inner Sydney. The City will be easy to get to with an upgraded regional transit network that builds on the existing network.

The City’s distinctive Villages will continue
to be strong focal points for community life
and will encourage a sense of belonging. The
Villages will be served by Activity Hubs where
services are concentrated, interconnected
and make a significant contribution to the
City’s liveability, and global competitiveness.

The City will be diverse and inclusive. Relative
equality will be improved by an increased share
of affordable housing and better access to
community facilities, programs and services
across the City. Cultural vitality will flow from high rates of participation in artistic expression, performance, events and festivals.

The City will celebrate and support its
Indigenous people and their living culture.
The City will commit to partnerships and
cooperation between governments, the private
sector and the community to lead change.
The City is part of a wider national and global
community and will pursue relationships with
other Australian and international cities for cultural, trade and mutually beneficial exchanges.