Guide the vision for the Six Cities
Connected and sustainable communities
Our Six Cities Region includes the cities of the Lower Hunter and Greater Newcastle, Central Coast, Greater Sydney and Illawarra-Shoalhaven. Our vision is to connect these cities in a way that improves opportunity and lifestyle, while maintaining the natural environment. This means more people working within 30 minutes of where they live, increased access to affordable homes, as well as greater educational and training opportunities.
Starting the conversation
The Commission has prepared the Six Cities Region Discussion Paper, sharing our initial thoughts on how we can work with communities and partners to shape the vision for the region.
The discussion paper proposes six region shaping ideas, known as Region Shapers. These ideas align with other government initiatives, providing the basis for whole-of-government integrated land use, transport, and infrastructure planning and investment across the Six Cities Region.
Tell us what you think
We want to hear from people about their hopes and aspirations for the future of the Six Cities Region. This feedback will inform the ongoing work of the Greater Cities Commission and help guide the ongoing development of the Six Cities Region.
Thank you for your feedback
Our survey and submissions are now closed. We are currently reviewing your feedback. You can still share your ideas.
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Share your ideas on the proposed Region Shapers, consider these questions to get started below:
- An Embedded First Nations Voice - How can First Nations culture and knowledge be integrated into future planning for our regions?
- A connected Six Cities Region - What are the digital and transport access gaps in your community?
- Inclusive places linked to infrastructure - In your day-to-day life, what would encourage you to walk or cycle more often?
- Powering local jobs and economies - How can we help local businesses and entrepreneurs succeed?
- Climate-resilient green cities - In preparing your home or neighbourhood for a changing climate, what is most important to you?
What do you think? Please share your thoughts. You can also like/comment on other ideas that have been posted.
View All Ideas5 months ago
Require High-density housing to have soundproofing in walls and floors
6 months ago
Open your minds!
Both State & Local Govts MUST focus on future needs not political/idealogical theories, promote freedom of religion by allowing places of worship without so much negativity & unnecessary difficulty, you must build the electrical/water/internet infrastructure actually required to maintain population growth demand, decentralise, improve infrastructure outside main cities, stop allowing new development lots to become smaller & prices continually increase...it degrades quality of life.
6 months ago
No Supercars Race for Newcastle, worst idea ever, totally disruptive, filthy and disgusting. The East End is a BEACH, NOT A RACE-TRACK.
6 months ago
Accept the need for cars
In this area, it will never be possible to go back to the past where people walked everywhere. At the moment a lot of infrastructure is being built without parking or easy car access, and therefore the only users are highrise residents. The vast majority have been locked out because it is too far to walk or cycle, and with no parking, we can't use the new amenities. Please stop living in a fairyland where we will not need cars.
6 months ago
Build dwellings suitable for families in vicinity of schools
Recently, there have been mostly 1 and 2-bedroom apartments built close to public schools. They are suitable for singles, couples without children and for a few single-child families which spend most of their days outside of their home. Please build a lot more 3 and 4-bedroom dwellings and a few 5-bedroom dwellings in vicinity of schools.
Who's listening
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Greater Cities Commission
