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A METROPOLIS OF THREE CITIES REGION PLAN
A Metropolis of Three Cities
Western City District Plan
Central City District Plan
Eastern City District Plan
North District Plan
South District Plan
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A Metropolis of Three Cities
Liveability
A city of great places
A Metropolis of Three Cities
Introduction
Vision of A Metropolis of Three Cities
Why the metropolis of three cities
Spatial elements of the metropolis of three cities
Structure plan for the metropolis of three cities
Western Parkland City vision
Central River City vision
Eastern Harbour City vision
Ten Directions for the metropolis of three cities
About the Plan
Past, present and future
Infrastructure and collaboration
A city supported by infrastructure
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 city
Benefits of growth realised by collaboration of governments, community and business
Liveability
A city for people
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 city
Greater housing supply
Housing is more diverse and affordable
A city of great places
Great places that bring people together
Environmental heritage is identified, conserved and enhanced
Productivity
A well-connected city
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 city
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
Sustainability
A city in its landscape
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 city
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 city
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
Implementation
A collaborative approach to city planning
Plans refined by monitoring and reporting
Endnotes
Amendments
DIRECTION
A city of great places
DESIGNING PLACES FOR PEOPLE
Potential indicator:
Increased access to open space
Objective 12
Great places that bring people together
Objective 13
Environmental heritage is identified, conserved and enhanced
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