A Metropolis of Three Cities

Infrastructure supporting new developments

• Objective 1. Infrastructure supports the three cities
• Objective 2. Infrastructure aligns with forecast growth – growth infrastructure compact
• Objective 3. Infrastructure adapts to meet future needs
• Objective 4. Infrastructure use is optimised

Working together to grow a Greater Sydney

• Objective 5. Benefits of growth realised by collaboration of governments, community and business

Celebrating diversity and putting people at the heart of planning

• Objective 6. Services and infrastructure meet communities’ changing needs
• Objective 7. Communities are healthy, resilient and socially connected
• Objective 8. Greater Sydney’s communities are culturally rich with diverse neighbourhoods
• Objective 9. Greater Sydney celebrates the arts and supports creative industries and innovation

Giving people housing choices

• Objective 10. Greater housing supply
• Objective 11. Housing is more diverse and affordable

Designing places for people

• Objective 12. Great places that bring people together
• Objective 13. Environmental heritage is conserved and enhanced

Developing a more accessible and walkable city

• Objective 14. A Metropolis of Three Cities – integrated land use and transport creates walkable and 30-minute cities
• Objective 15. The Eastern, GPOP and Western Economic Corridors are better connected and more competitive
• Objective 16. Freight and logistics network is competitive and efficient
• Objective 17. Regional transport is integrated with land use

Creating the conditions for a stronger economy

• Objective 18. Harbour CBD is stronger and more competitive
• Objective 19. Greater Parramatta is stronger and better connected
• Objective 20. Western Sydney Airport and Badgerys Creek Aerotropolis are economic catalysts for Western Parkland City
• Objective 21. Internationally competitive health, education, research and innovation precincts
• Objective 22. Investment and business activity in centres
• Objective 23. Industrial and urban services land is planned, protected and managed
• Objective 24. Economic sectors are targeted for success

Valuing green spaces and landscape

• Objective 25. The coast and waterways are protected and healthier
• Objective 26. A cool and green parkland city in the South Creek corridor
• Objective 27. Biodiversity is protected, urban bushland and remnant vegetation is enhanced
• Objective 28. Scenic and cultural landscapes are protected
• Objective 29. Environmental, social and economic values in rural areas are maintained and protected
• Objective 30. Urban tree canopy cover is increased
• Objective 31. Public open space is accessible, protected and enhanced
• Objective 32. The Green Grid links parks, open spaces, bushland and walking and cycling paths

Using resources wisely

• Objective 33. A low-carbon city contributes to net-zero emissions by 2050 and mitigates climate change
• Objective 34. Energy and water flows are captured, used and re-used
• Objective 35. More waste is re-used and recycled to support the development of a circular economy

Adapting to a changing world

• Objective 36. People and places adapt to climate change and future shocks and stresses
• Objective 37. Exposure to natural and urban hazards is reduced
• Objective 38. Heatwaves and extreme heat are managed

• Objective 39. A collaborative approach to city planning
• Objective 40. Plans refined by monitoring and reporting