A city supported by infrastructureInfrastructure supporting new developments
Potential indicators*:Increased 30-minute access to a metropolitan centre/cluster
Infrastructure supports the three cities
Infrastructure aligns with forecast growth – growth infrastructure compact
Infrastructure adapts to meet future needs
Infrastructure use is optimised
A collaborative cityWorking together to grow a Greater Sydney
Potential indicators*:Increased use of public resources such as open space and community facilities
Benefits of growth realised by collaboration of governments, community and business
A city for peopleCelebrating diversity and putting people at the heart of planning
Potential indicators*:Increased walkable access to local centres
Services and infrastructure meet communities’ changing needs
Communities are healthy, resilient and socially connected
Greater Sydney’s communities are culturally rich with diverse neighbourhoods
Greater Sydney celebrates the arts and supports creative industries and innovation
Housing the cityGiving people housing choices
Potential indicators*:Increased housing completions (by type), Number of councils that implement Affordable Rental Housing Target Schemes
Housing is more diverse and affordable
A city of great placesDesigning places for people
Potential indicators*:Increased access to open space
Great places that bring people together
Environmental heritage is identified, conserved and enhanced
A well-connected cityDeveloping a more accessible and walkable city
Potential indicators*:Percentage of dwellings located within 30 minutes by public transport of a metropolitan centre/cluster, Percentage of dwellings located within 30 minutes by public transport of a strategic centre
A Metropolis of Three Cities – integrated land use and transport creates walkable and 30-minute cities
The Eastern, GPOP and Western Economic Corridors are better connected and more competitive
Freight and logistics network is competitive and efficient
Regional connectivity is enhanced
Jobs and skills for the cityCreating the conditions for a stronger economy
Potential indicators*:Increased jobs in metropolitan and strategic centres
Harbour CBD is stronger and more competitive
Greater Parramatta is stronger and better connected
Western Sydney Airport and Badgerys Creek Aerotropolis are economic catalysts for Western Parkland City
Internationally competitive health, education, research and innovation precincts
Investment and business activity in centres
Industrial and urban services land is planned, retained and managed
Economic sectors are targeted for success
A city in its landscapeValuing green spaces and landscape
Potential indicators*:Increased urban tree canopy, Expanded Greater Sydney Green Grid
The coast and waterways are protected and healthier
A cool and green parkland city in the South Creek corridor
Biodiversity is protected, urban bushland and remnant vegetation is enhanced
Scenic and cultural landscapes are protected
Environmental, social and economic values in rural areas are protected and enhanced
Urban tree canopy cover is increased
Public open space is accessible, protected and enhanced
The Green Grid links parks, open spaces, bushland and walking and cycling paths
An efficient cityUsing resources wisely
Potential indicators*:Reduced transport related greenhouse gas emissions, Reduced energy use per capita
A low-carbon city contributes to net-zero emissions by 2050 and mitigates climate change
Energy and water flows are captured, used and re-used
More waste is re-used and recycled to support the development of a circular economy
A resilient cityAdapting to a changing world
Potential indicators*:Number of councils with standardised statewide natural hazard information
People and places adapt to climate change and future shocks and stresses
Exposure to natural and urban hazards is reduced
Heatwaves and extreme heat are managed
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