COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN - City of Parramatta · Design our City so that it is usable by people of...

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COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN The Community Strategic Plan is the highest level of strategic planning undertaken by a council. The following six strategic objectives are proposed to underpin our plan and have been developed in consultation with our community. They reflect the community's aspirations for the City of Parramatta for the next 20 years. FAIR. WE CAN ALL BENEFIT FROM THE OPPORTUNITIES OUR CITY OFFERS. OUR STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE THIS INCLUDE: Invest in services and facilities for our growing community Advocate for affordable and diverse housing choices Support people to live active and healthy lives E Ensure everyone has access to education and learning opportunities Empower communities to be strong and resilient by building individual and community capability Engage and consult the community in decision-making Deliver effective, responsible and ethical leadership and decision-making, reflective of community needs and aspirations ACCESSIBLE. WE CAN ALL GET TO WHERE WE WANT TO GO. OUR STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE THIS INCLUDE: Design our City so that it is usable by people of all ages and abilities Improve public transport to and from Parramatta CBD, our local centres, neighbourhoods and the greater Sydney region Make our City more enjoyable and safe for walking and cycling Provide and upgrade roads and improve safety for all road users Manage traffic congestion and access to parking

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COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLANThe Community Strategic Plan is the highest level of strategic planning undertaken by a council. The following six strategic objectives are proposed to underpin our plan and have been developed in consultation with our community. They reflect the community's aspirations for the City of Parramatta for the next 20 years.

FAIR. WE CAN ALL BENEFIT FROM THE OPPORTUNITIES OUR CITY OFFERS. OUR STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE THIS INCLUDE:

Invest in services and facilities for ourgrowing community

A�dvocate for affordable and diverse housingchoices

Support people to live active and healthylives

EEnsure everyone has access to educationand learning opportunities

Empower communities to be strong andresilient by building individual andcommunity capability

Engage and consult the community indecision-making

Deliver effective, responsible and ethicalleadership and decision-making, reflective ofcommunity needs and aspirations

ACCESSIBLE.WE CAN ALL GET TO WHERE WE WANT TO GO.

OUR STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE THIS INCLUDE:

Design our City so that it is usable by peopleof all ages and abilities

Improve public transport to and fromParramatta CBD, our local centres,neighbourhoods and the greater Sydneyregion

Make our City more enjoyable and safe forwalking and cycling

Provide and upgrade roads and improvesafety for all road users

Manage traffic congestion and access toparking

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GREEN.WE CARE FOR AND ENJOY OUR ENVIRONMENT.

OUR STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE THIS INCLUDE:

THRIVING.WE BENEFIT FROM HAVING A THRIVING CBD AND LOCAL CENTRES.

OUR STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE THIS INCLUDE:

Accelerate local jobs growth and support people in finding employment

Attract public and private investment to our City and support the growth and prosperity of local businesses

Plan and deliver a vibrant, attractive and safe CBD and local centres

Ensure Parramatta has a thriving day and night time economy

WELCOMING.WE CELEBRATE CULTURE AND DIVERSITY - PAST, PRESENT AND FUTUREOUR STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE THIS INCLUDE:

Acknowledge the Darug peoples as thetraditional custodians of this land and makeParramatta a leading City of Reconciliation

Promote the growth of arts and culture andchampion the role that culture plays in city-building.

Respect, protect and celebrate the ancientand living histories of Parramatta andembrace our heritage

Recognise that Parramatta has always beena gathering place and our diversity is ourstrength

INNOVATIVE.WE COLLABORATE AND EMPLOY NEW IDEAS TO CREATE A BETTER FUTURE.

OUR STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE THIS INCLUDE:

Engage in strategic planning andimplement innovative solutions to managethe growth of our City

Support collaboration and partnerships todeliver key outcomes for our City

Embrace technology, creativity andinnovation to solve complex problems andimprove our City

Attract leading research, education andtraining facilities to Parramatta

Manage the City's assets and financialresources in a responsible manner andprovide the best possible services for thecommunity

Protect and enhance our naturalenvironment

Improve our River and waterways

Keep our City clean

Provide green spaces for recreation,relaxation and enjoyment

Prepare for and lessen the impacts ofextreme weather events

Reduce waste, energy and water usageand promote sustainable living