2.1 Vision

Bankstown City Centre is the beating heart of Canterbury Bankstown and a destination for Greater Sydney.

Walkable streets are framed by beautiful parks and great architecture. The city embraces environmentally sustainable living.

Anchored by a prominent university, health institutions and a world-class metro, Bankstown is a leading centre for innovative jobs, housing choice and green transport.

People are drawn to the City for its delicious food and vibrant art, culture, entertainment and nightlife.

The vision statement expresses the aspirations of Bankstown for the next 15 years and will guide future decision making and investment. It has been informed by community input and a range of background studies.

The vision will be delivered through a number of objectives and actions that relate to key strategic directions identified in this report which relate to land use, built form and density, transport and movement, public open spaces, services and community infrastructure, sustainability and urban ecology.

The vision for Bankstown is translated into specific future character areas within the study area and outlines how each will retain, enhance or create unique places that resemble the aspirations of Bankstown’s diverse community.