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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