a globally competitive and innovative city

Sydney is an acknowledged global city with natural assets, a strong economy and internationally competitive businesses. The City Centre is at the heart of Global Sydney and is critical to Australia's economic prosperity. A globally competitive City expands opportunities for residents, business, workers and the broader society.

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Project

CityPlan

The City is planning for long-term economic opportunities and employment growth in Central Sydney as part of the development of a comprehensive and consistent City Plan. The new City Plan, to be completed for public exhibition late 2009, will strengthen the role of Central Sydney as a Global City by accommodating sustainable economic and employment growth and allowing for vibrant and active villages.

Project

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.

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Direction 1 Objectives:
1. 1.1 Plan for growth and change in the city centre
2. 1.2 Strengthen globally competitive clusters and networks
3. 1.3 Plan for global city support functions
4. 1.4 Develop the innovative capacity and potential of the city
5. 1.5 Strengthen business competitiveness
6. 1.6 Enhance tourism infrastructure, assets and branding of the city
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Targets:

By 2030 the City
- will host at least 138,000 dwellings, with 48,000 additional dwellings
  in the City for increased diversity of household types
- will contain at least 465,000 jobs including 97,000 additional jobs
- will have capacity to meet up to 100 percent of electricity demand by local electricity generation

a globally competitive and innovative city

Key initiatives

CityPlan

Reclaiming the Western Edge

Direction 1 Objectives:

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