Planning for the future
We continually monitor our progress and look to the challenges and opportunities that our city and its communities will face in coming decades.
Our plans
How we will deliver on our vision for a green, global and connected city.
Strategies & action plans
Environmental Action 2016-2021: Strategy and action planPublished 30 March 2017Strategies & action plans
A City for All: Towards a socially just and resilient SydneyPublished 5 September 2019
Sydney Your Say
Have your say on our consultations from parks and playgrounds, to planning the future of our city.
Focus areas
Our areas of focus guide our efforts to lead, govern and serve the diverse people and businesses in our area.
Sustainable Sydney 2030
A set of goals to help make our city as green, global and connected as possible by the end of the decade. It is our communities’ plan for their city.
City of Sydney News
News
Net zero by 2035: our bold new planWe’re taking the lead on emissions reductions, following the latest warnings from climate scientists.11 May 2021News
Big ideas for Sydney’s future that put people firstExplore a new vision for our city centre with 3 new squares and more room for walking, cycling and relaxing.30 April 2021News
George Street to become destination boulevardMaking way for more walking, open space and outdoor dining.12 April 2021News
Sydney’s culture set for a comebackNew planning rules to revitalise the $4 billion night-time economy30 March 2021News
Pitt Street leads the way with plans for a permanent cyclewayPitt Street will get a permanent cycleway while other pop-up cycleways are extended for 2 years18 March 2021News
Honey Kisses and Allsorts: New parks immortalise Australia’s most-loved lolliesWe’re proposing 2 public spaces are named in honour of Rosebery’s rich confectionary history.8 March 2021News
Over the rainbow: Surry Hills path celebrates same-sex marriage The 90m walkway is complete just in time for Sydney Mardi Gras.16 February 2021News
Green Square celebrates its stunning new aquatic centreSydneysiders are invited to dive into the biggest pool complex in Sydney since the 2000 Olympic Games.2 February 2021News
A new blueprint for Central SydneyOur planning strategy gives us a long-term vision for the city’s commercial, residential and recreational future.21 December 2020News
Evaluation shows community support for Erskineville pop-up cyclewayHave your say on our proposal to make the Erskineville pop-up cycleway a permanent part of the City’s bike network.30 November 2020News
New cycleways for busy bike routesWe’re adding three new bike connections on Oxford, College and Liverpool streets19 November 2020News
Rainbow path proposed for Prince Alfred ParkPlans are afoot to paint a 90-metre rainbow path in Surry Hills to commemorate the legalisation of same-sex marriage in Australia.3 November 2020
2021 election
The next election for the City of Sydney Council will be held on Saturday 4 September 2021.
Built environment
Good planning and urban design today will ensure the city of tomorrow is beautiful and sustainable.
Development applications
Guidance on sustainable development
Community support and funding
People & communities
Social sustainabilityCommunity support & funding
Making Sydney inclusive for people with disabilityCommunity support & funding
Community services grantsPeople & communities
Homelessness
Culture and creativity
Culture & creativity
Creative cityCultural support & funding
Eora Journey: Recognition in the public domainCultural support & funding
City Art programCultural support & funding
Rehearsal space for students and school groups
