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.
Thank you to everyone who made a submission and for providing feedback on the vision for Australia’s first global multi-city region.
Over 3,570 responses were received through the “Have Your Say” survey.
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.
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Open and listening
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This engagement is open for your feedback until 30 October 2022.
Exploring key issues and challenges
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Throughout 2022 and 2023 we will engage with a broad range of stakeholders to explore the key issues, challenges and opportunities facing the region.
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Community and stakeholder engagement
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We will gather and review your ideas and feedback, with additional processes for engagement occurring to inform the Region and City Plans for submission to the NSW Government.
Sharing what we heard
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Explore the What We Heard Report to learn more about the insights and feedback received through the survey and submissions.