a globally competitive and innovative city

Reclaiming the Western Edge

Project Idea

Reclaiming the Western Edge

Sydney’s global and national economic success will be reinforced by extending the City Centre west to Barangaroo. Improved public transport, walking and cycling connections will position Sydney and Australia for the next wave of global economic development.

  • Action is needed to:

    • Respond to the next wave of globalisation
    • Boost innovation
    • Develop effective partnerships
    • Deal with a volatile world economy
    • Increase interstate and global city competition
    • Intensify global competition in service industries
    • Respond to inequality, affordability and social stress
    • Accelerate investment in green economy and technology
  • 2030 goals:

    • Plan for growth and change in the City Centre
    • Strengthen globally competitive clusters
    • Provide support functions for a Global City
    • Encourage and develop innovation in Sydney
    • Enhance tourism infrastructure and branding of Sydney
    • Strengthen business competitiveness

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