All electric buildings in city’s future
Proposed new planning rules will require new residential buildings, large commercial buildings and hotels in our area to be all electric by 1 January 2027.
Planning for the future
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$2.7b plan to transform city spaces and services
Our budget includes a new civic square, enhanced parks and venues, and expanded support for culture and communities.
Plans for an epic new public square move ahead
Set to become the heart of the city, a civic space outside Sydney Town Hall has been in the works for more than 40 years.
6 women from the City of Sydney share how STEM careers help them stay curious
Across the City of Sydney, women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, are driving innovation, sustainability and smart solutions.
Hear ye, hear ye! Your new City of Sydney Council
The centuries-old imported tradition that ushered in the next term for people gathered on George Street.
We want your say on plans to preserve the number of homes in our area
Check out our proposed changes to planning rules by 23 August.
Say yes to green space and no to greyhound racing at Wentworth Park
Support green space at Wentworth Park by signing a petition and writing to the NSW Government ministers responsible for the lease that allows greyhound racing.
Residential properties for sale to boost affordable and diverse housing
We’re seeking applications from suitable organisations for 4 City of Sydney owned residential properties.
Dixon Street transformation revealed
Our proposed designs will bring vibrancy back to the heart of Chinatown with creative lighting, improved flow and traditional cultural features.
Revitalising Haymarket and Chinatown through a multi-million dollar transformation
We’d love to hear what you think about breathing new life into the district with vibrant streets, dazzling lights and cultural celebrations.
Top honours for the Drying Green and street tree master plan at the NSW Landscape Architecture Awards
Two City of Sydney projects received Awards of Excellence by an expert panel of judges.
Our budget 2024: 7 key items explained
The City of Sydney has released our planned spend for the next financial year. Here's what's in it for you
City’s north set for major revamp
Creating greater space for parks, heritage and getting around.
Welcome home: Affordable housing for Aboriginal women
Twenty apartments in Glebe will be leased long-term to tenants on lower incomes at affordable rates.
Have your say on Sydney’s economic prosperity
Our discussion paper sees our city prepared for the future, able to withstand major shocks and stresses, and respond to a changing environment.
Shaping our city: Be a voice of the younger generation
The Greater Cities Commission needs diverse views to help form its vision for Sydney.
New net zero targets for development approvals
Planning rules will improve energy efficiency and incorporate renewables in our city’s buildings
Planning gateway unlocks power of digital services
Smart online planning tools make property works and development easier.
A vision for a more liveable, sustainable and diverse Sydney
As Sydney emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic, we’ve released an update on our plans to help revitalise our area.
Visionary building plan for central Sydney gets the green light
The new plan paves the way for future growth and prosperity in the heart of Sydney.
New rules for short term rentals
What you need to know
Vision to transform 3 big Sydney spaces
New plans for Town Hall, City South and Chinatown will help transform Sydney into a destination city.
Transforming Waterloo and Alexandria
New planning rules to bring thousands of new jobs to the area.
Global pledge for greener, cooler and more connected Sydney
30 cities sign the urban nature declaration
Our plan for net zero buildings
New performance standards to optimise energy efficiency.
Transforming Oxford Street’s cultural and creative precinct
Our plans to revitalise the historic strip.
Net zero by 2035: our bold new plan
We’re taking the lead on emissions reductions, following the latest warnings from climate scientists.
10 moves to shape our city’s future
We put Sydney under the microscope with the city centre’s most detailed planning review in more than 4 decades.
The incredible fix below Green Square that’s saving life above it
How eliminating flash-flooding enabled the biggest urban renewal project in 100 years.
100% renewable electricity deal struck for the City
Renewable electricity is powering all City-owned properties since 1 July 2020.