This event will explore current policy initiatives, such as the Greater Sydney Commission that seek to develop an integrated cities agenda for Western Sydney furthering economic development and global competitiveness.
Event overview
Sydney is ever-increasingly becoming a polycentric metropolis made up of multiple cities. The growth of Western Sydney has seen the emergence of Parramatta, Penrith, Liverpool and Campbelltown, each with its own unique population, characteristics, opportunities and challenges.
No other Australian city is faced with the challenge of integrating multiple cities and facilitating growth of regional economies. Traditionally, Western Sydney has relied on traditional manufacturing, transport and logistics while professional services, finance, insurance, ICT, civil and Government job markets have firmly remained in Sydney’s east.
However with a booming population and retraction of these traditional sectors, greater emphasis and urgency is now required to develop an integrated and productive cities policy for the Greater Sydney region that supports a productive, liveable, and connected Western Sydney.
This event will explore:
- Current policy initiatives, such as the Greater Sydney Commission, that seek to develop an integrated cities agenda for Western Sydney furthering economic development and global competitiveness;
- Priorities towards developing Sydney’s polycentric future that delivers investment in public spaces, such as both commercial and leisure spaces;
- Furthering the mix of housing options in Western Sydney including high-density developments; and
- Interconnectivity of multi-modal transport options enabling the growth of new labour markets in Western Sydney.