Sustainable Sydney 2030 - the plan

Sustainable Sydney 2030 is a vision for the sustainable development of the City to 2030 and beyond. Sustainable development is not just about the physical environment, but about the economy, society and cultures as well, and how addressing each, with bold ideas and good governance, will result in better outcomes for current and future communities.

Sustainable Sydney 2030 has a vision of a Green, Global, Connected City.

GREEN with a minimal environmental impact, green with trees, parks, gardens and linked open spaces, green by example and green by reputation.

GLOBAL in economic orientation, global in links and knowledge exchange, global and open-minded in outlook and attitude.

CONNECTED physically by walking, cycling and high quality public transport, connected ‘virtually’ by world–class telecommunications, connected to communities through a sense of belonging and social well being.

The main directions for such vision are:

• A Globally Competitive and Innovative City
• A Leading Environmental Performer
• Integrated Transport for a Connected City
• A City for Walking and Cycling
• A Lively, Engaging City Centre
• Vibrant Local Communities and Economies
• A Cultural and Creative City
• Housing for a Diverse Population
• Sustainable Development, Renewal and Design
• Implementation Through Effective Governance and Partnerships

Based on that, a plan was created and made available in various languages and accessible versions for residents' feedback.

I found the whole process really inspiring, as it involved strong leadership, counted with public participation and achieved a pretty impressive result. If I manage to lead and implement something close to this in my lifetime, I guess I will be a fully realised person! Go Sydney!