Committee for Sydney

Plans are out for a new public forecourt at the State Library of New South Wales, and don't they look incredible! The proposal includes adding public art and native plants around a new grassed plaza for library events and community activities, and realigning Sir John Young Crescent and Hospital Road to improve safety for pedestrians and drivers and to provide better links to the Botanic Gardens of Sydney and The Domain. Find out more and have your say here >> https://lnkd.in/gYkzW8R8 Hassell, David Tickle, Caroline Butler-Bowdon, John Graham, Steve Kamper, Chris Minns, City of Sydney, Clover Moore AO, Jonathan Symons, Heath Aston, Estelle Grech, Art Gallery NSW, Sian Hromek, Jane Irwin, Jane Irwin Landscape Architecture, Hill Thalis Architecture & Urban Projects Pty Ltd, WSP in Australia

📊 You know what they say, what gets measured gets done - that's the aim of a new data platform out today to track what's really going on in Sydney's nightlife >> https://lnkd.in/gwceG9kG Data After Dark will track growth and changes in economic activity across NSW between 6pm and 6am, pulling together a range of information sources, including Opal travel data and spending transactions, to create a baseline to track the data on Sydney's night time economy. Some of the first insights: 💸 The night time economy's worth $100 billion a year 🎉 Saturday nights are back after Thursday nights had a moment post-pandemic The new platform will be released at this week's Neon Forum (https://lnkd.in/guNc8Bep) and Unlock (https://lnkd.in/gy_rxe27) events being hosted by the 24 Hour Economy Commissioner to push forward the thinking around the nightlife. Speakers include the Committee's Eamon Waterford, Jeremy Gill and Matt Levinson, alongside a stellar group of nightlife thinkers and decision makers including John Graham, Emily Collins, Mark Crees, Harumi Arrascue, Karl Schlothauer, Alice Ellis, Emily Crocker, Leanne Boyle, Duncan Edghill, Xiangyi K., Lyn Lewis-Smith, Ben Marshall, Hannah Tonkin, Jess Scully, Michael Rodrigues, Colin Daniels, Ben Liebmann, Kate Wickett, Matt Jones, Tahlia Phillips and Catherine Terracini. Read the Herald’s story on the new platform >> https://lnkd.in/gUNKv9RD Read the 24 Hour Economy Commissioner's updated strategy >> https://lnkd.in/gc7AbHja Read the Committee's 2018 Sydney as a 24 hour city report >> https://lnkd.in/guGHGF3v Julie P., Harumi Arrascue, Latha Jagadeeswaran, Ottavia Dolci, Laura Stevens, WSP in Australia, Urbis, Julia Thomson, Lucy Greig, Nathaniel Bavinton, Dianne Knott, Alexandra Smith, Cat McGinn, Angud Chawla, Clara K., Victoria Moxey

Got a big idea for Sydney's future? Be heard by the city's key leaders and decision makers at the Sydney Summit in February 2025 >> https://lnkd.in/gKjFuuWj The Sydney Summit is our annual leadership conference attended by the city's brightest minds across every industry, so we're looking for ideas that are bold and forward-thinking, and speakers who are passionate and engaging. Your big idea should respond to one the following topics: 💡 One big move. If the NSW Government were going to commit to one visionary thing before 2027, what should it be?  💡 Re-imagining Sydney. If we could turn back time, what parts of Sydney would you change?  💡 Small idea, big impact. What is a seemingly small or unassuming idea that you believe would make a huge impact on Sydney, faster than we think? Find out more and submit your idea here >> https://lnkd.in/gKjFuuWj Plus, check out last year's big ideas below, featured in The Sydney Morning Herald >> https://lnkd.in/gMc2fgst ⏳ Submissions close Monday 2 December. Jennifer Kent, Colin Finn, Ellis Blaikie, Kristian Gaupset, Harry Good, Lena Huda, Lauren Nissen, Jo Noesgaard, Bianca Pineda, Jason Packenham, Janice Lee, Scyne Advisory, SGS Economics and Planning, Ethos Urban, Adira Wiryoatmojo, International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), Samantha Glass, Jacob Ellis, Ipsos Australia, Stuart Clark

The extraordinary potential of Sydney's Olympic Park could be unlocked with new plans set to turn the precinct into a mini-city >> https://lnkd.in/giWEA-dd The proposal includes homes for 25,000 new residents - increasing population density by six - with two schools, four new sports fields and 10 playgrounds, as well as a renewed focus on footpaths and dedicated bike lanes. Already a cultural powerhouse thanks to a collection of stunning performance spaces and venues, including Engie Stadium, Qudos Arena, Munro Warehouse, Accor Stadium and a range of other outdoor spaces and amphitheatres, the proposal includes a major new arts and culture centre at the intersection of Olympic Boulevard and Dawn Fraser Ave. The P5 car park would be reclaimed as parklands for outdoor adventures, alongside the existing Wave Park and BMX track, with discovery trails along water corridors to add to the nature experience. And the heritage-listed Newington Armory would be transformed with markets, ­festivals, events and camping experiences like those at Cockatoo Island and Carriageworks. More information here soon https://lnkd.in/gT5S44Tn consultation will run to Monday 25 November at the NSW Planning Portal https://lnkd.in/gDZpkrQm Paul Scully, Paul Levins, Kate Bryant, Kiersten Fishburn, NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, Chris Minns, James Cullen, Linda Silmalis, Carla Armanet GAICD, Sydney Olympic Park Authority, Shannon Green, Dario P., Aileen Robalino, Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park Business Association Inc., Gail Connolly PSM, Sophia Kouyoumdjian, SJB, Mark Gerada, Turf Design Studio

At today's launch of the Transforming Sydney’s Economy report, a key message was crystal clear: Sydney has so much economic potential, but we haven't been strategic enough in planning how to maximise it. The time is now. After Jeremy Gill revealed key report findings, we heard from our brilliant panellists, Ingrid Marsh, Rob Stokes, Penny George and Eric Knight, who shared insights on Sydney's economy from across the private, public and education sectors. A few takeaways: ➡️ Across 30 report recommendations, the key ways Sydney can maximise its economic potential include consolidating our economic leadership, adopting a clear future economy strategy, and promoting a global brand for Sydney as an exciting innovation city >> https://lnkd.in/gZFdG_Hg ➡️ Sydney's key growth industries (net zero, digital tech, biotech, financial services, and advanced manufacturing) are all underpinned by a strong higher education sector. Investing in our higher education and supporting talent brought in by domestic and international students is paramount. ➡️ If we don't have an economic strategy to attract and retain investment or talent, they will go elsewhere. We will experience a brain drain amongst future generations, who – from a young age – are learning about career opportunities overseas. How do we get them to stay in Sydney? ➡️ Clear economic policy must come with housing policy as part of a coordinated land use approach. Both are absolutely critical: housing is an input and enabler of jobs, and the TOD program is a great example of bringing in new metro hubs and residential opportunities without compromising employment. Read the full report >> https://lnkd.in/gZFdG_Hg Special thanks to Macquarie Business School for supporting us with the Transforming Sydney's Economy report and event launch. Amy Nadaskay, Koos Gruntjes, Sandra Helou, Lyn Lewis-Smith, Matt Crocker, Ben Hendriks, Cicada Innovations, AstraZeneca, Macquarie University, Alison Holloway, Eamon Waterford, Ten-Zen Guh, Bryn Davies, John O'Callaghan, Marko Bogicevic, Sharon Veale, Ash Nicholson, Carlo Hilton, Danielle Woolley, Gabrielle Bietola, Matthew Proft

🥚 We can’t put all our eggs in one basket. Without a proper plan for Sydney’s future economy, we could miss the opportunity to unlock 1 million new jobs by 2050 >> https://lnkd.in/gwFzMzg3   Yes, Sydney has made its mark as an economic powerhouse – we contribute 21% of Australia’s economic activity and we’re home to world-class universities and a top 20 global financial services hub.   But our new report, ‘Transforming Sydney’s Economy', shows that economic diversification is urgent. With over half of NSW’s goods exports still tied to coal, the risks are clear as the world moves towards decarbonisation. To safeguard Sydney’s future, we need to invest in and plan for the 5 industries set to transform Sydney’s economy: 📈 Financial services and fintech 📈 Net zero and clean energy 📈 Advanced manufacturing 📈 Digital technology 📈 Biomedical and life sciences As Jeremy Gill said to the The Sydney Morning Herald, if we get this right, these industries could contribute 1 million new jobs in Sydney by 2050. We have the assets, we have the knowledge and capability, we have the capital and the diversity.   What we’re lacking is a long-term plan that identifies our strengths, builds the infrastructure and enabling regulation to support them, and attracts talent and investment to our city.   Transforming Sydney’s Economy highlights the steps necessary for the city to not only adapt but lead in these critical industries. It sets out important recommendations that include consolidating economic development leadership, developing a Future Economy Strategy with a place-based focus, and developing a global investment brand for Sydney.   Read the full report >> https://lnkd.in/gTHkhag5 Eric Knight, Macquarie University, Catherine N., Ben Taylor, Torin Allen, Cindy Wong, Aware Super, Deanne Stewart, BESydney, Lyn Lewis-Smith, Block, Business Council of Australia, Connect Macquarie Park Innovation District, CSIRO, CSIRO's Data61, e61 Institute, First Nations Clean Energy Network, Investment NSW, nbn® Australia, Geeth Geeganage, University of Sydney, UNSW, SunDrive, Western Sydney University, Western Sydney International Airport, Tom Nance, Penny George, Rob Stokes, Ingrid Marsh, Cicada Innovations, Sally-Ann Williams FTSE, Mark Ames, Bryn Davies, Matt Crocker

🎉 Will you take a look at that for a nightlife precinct! Proposed plans could allow bars, clubs, restaurants, and retail across the CBD to apply to stay open for 24 hours >> https://lnkd.in/divRmAM3 The proposal also includes the option for venues to apply for three more hours of late-night trading to 4am for small bars and clubs in the CBD and Oxford Street, without a development application. The new rules would apply to venues across the majority of the CBD, from Circular Quay to Central Station and from Darling Harbour to Hyde Park. This proposal could turn all of the CBD's late night areas into Special Entertainment Precincts, which brings unique incentives to businesses and supports diversity in night life locations and offerings. We'd love to see this happen for Sydney – and not just the CBD, but all over the city! It's the focus of our 2018 'Sydney as a 24-hour City' report, which outlines recommendations for expanding the diversity of our night-time activities – including "Councils should allow shops to open until at least 10pm without formal development approval." Read the full report >> https://lnkd.in/guGHGF3v City of Sydney, Tim Wise, Bridget Smyth, Michael Rodrigues, Karl Schlothauer, YCK Laneways Association, Craig Allchin, Ben Marshall, Amy Nadaskay, Michael Oliver, Amy-Grace Douglas, Madeleine Beart, Nina Macken, Ethos Urban, Emily Crocker, Justin Hemmes, Anita Mitchell, John Graham, Elizabeth Mildwater, Kerri Glasscock, Mick Gibb, Night Time Industries Association (Australia), Matt Levinson, Jake McCallum

This Parramatta build-to-rent project will now offer more than double the homes initially planned, with around 800 apartments – including affordable and NDIS-compliant housing 🏠 Designed by SJB and developed by Urban Property Group as part of the NSW government's Rezoning Pathways Program, the mixed-use project also has retail spaces, a 200-room hotel, and a gym, children's play areas, music rooms and co-working offices on the doorstep of Parramatta station >> https://lnkd.in/guGznYRS It's fantastic to see the project's expansion to deliver more homes alongside diverse amenities – it's what we need to ensure our growing communities have great places to live, work and play, especially in a housing crisis. SJB, Jonathan Knapp, Adam Haddow, Frankie Layson, Urban Property Group, NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, Kiersten Fishburn, Ethos Urban, Chris Ferreira, City of Parramatta, Estelle Grech, Gail Connolly PSM, Branko M.

What does 10,000 people look and feel like in Rhodes compared to Wahroonga? Bondi to Blacktown? Potts Point to Cherrybrook?   Research by Hassell featured in our new report, 'Defining density (done well)', analyses how much space 10,000 people take up in 18 precincts across Sydney, as well as their access to public open space, shops and transport >> https://lnkd.in/gKxP-pSF   Some key points are suggested by four precincts below: Potts Point, Burwood, North Rocks and Cherrybrook.   ➡️ The ‘publicness’ of the ground plane (the amount of shop fronts, open space, streets and other public spaces) is one of the major differentiators between precincts. Publicness is significantly higher in more compact precincts of 10,000 people.   ➡️ Density is not necessarily associated with taller buildings and can also be seen successfully implemented in areas outside mass transit nodes. Potts Point and Burwood are quite dense and walkable, yet buildings range from 2-10 storeys. The report also shows how Bondi West – an area surrounding a wide variety of shops along Bondi Road – is denser than the transport hub of Bondi Junction, which has tall towers and a major train station.   ➡️ Where 10,000 people occupy larger areas, such as Cherrybrook and North Rocks, there is a smaller proportion of residents within walking distance to shops, mass transit nodes or open space. The smaller, denser areas are highly walkable with good access to all essential amenities.   ➡️ Although it is often assumed that higher density leads to lower levels of green cover, this is not always true. Areas like Cherrybrook and Wahroonga have more vegetation, mainly due to large grass areas and permeable surfaces. However, grass expanses don’t significantly boost biodiversity or provide much shade. This paper builds the foundation for a series of reports to come on Density Done Well, supported by Landcom and Government Architect NSW. This series advocates for better density as a key solution to Sydney's chronic housing crisis, as well as a way to improve our city's equity, resilience and connectivity. Read it now >> https://lnkd.in/gKxP-pSF Estelle Grech, Dr Kerwin Datu, Architectus, David Tickle, Mehra Jafari, Philip Thalis, Cynthia Herkrath, Winston Yang, Mecone - Urban Planning , Ben Hendriks, City of Sydney, Eamon Waterford, Jeremy Gill, Cox Architecture, Arcadia Landscape Architecture, BVN Architecture, McGregor Coxall, Bates Smart, Mirvac, Landcom, Alexander Wendler, Hazel Easthope, Tom Mackellar, Burwood Council, Miriam Wassef

💭 How do we actually define density done well? Can we come to a shared understanding of what this looks like in Sydney? What a brilliant morning diving into the answers at today's report launch, where Peter John Cantrill, Ben Hendriks, David Tickle, Estelle Grech, Hazel Easthope, Tom Mackellar, Alexander Wendler and Abbie Galvin shared key insights and perspectives on density in Sydney: 🌳 Density comes in all shapes and sizes; it doesn't have to be a skyscraper! We also don't always have to think about it in terms of human population – it can also be about the density of green spaces, schools, restaurants and bars, and transport and economic hubs. 👫 Yes, more density means more public life, but an increase in density should be matched by an increase in amenities from the very start. This is what makes people love living, working and playing in dense neighbourhoods – so, rather than solely focusing on transit oriented development, we should also promote amenity oriented development. 🚆 For Sydney to be more dense, we need more transport. Sydney can also be making better use of our existing transport stations and stops. 📈 The city has expanded to the south and north west, and the suburbs that have experienced the greatest increases in population density are peppered right across the city. Sydney is becoming more polycentric; we must transition away from the hub-and-spoke focus of transport provision. ✏️ We need a clear infrastructure and land-use plan to accommodate more density done well. This goes hand in hand with the need to apply a place-based approach to understanding, planning and designing neighbourhoods. Framing a definition for density is just the first step in our Density Done Well report series - read more in the latest paper here >> https://lnkd.in/gKxP-pSF A huge thank you to Lendlease for hosting us, and to our Density Done Well partners Government Architect NSW and Landcom for supporting our work. Mecone - Urban Planning , Philip Thalis, Hassell, Ash Nicholson, Philip Oldfield, Eamon Waterford, Jeremy Gill, Jasmine Jahani, TURNER STUDIO, Sally Hamilton, Penny Graham, Clare Easterbrook-Lamb, City of Sydney, Neal Robinson-Clark, Sydney Metro, Transport for NSW, Shannon Kliendienst, Virginia Kim, Ten-Zen Guh