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Executive Summary
This report is a comprehensive strategic plan for the Central River City based on the overall assessment of the Parramatta CBD and the existing Eastern Harbour CBD. A Metropolis of Three Cities, Greater Sydney’s Region Plan identifies ten directions, planning priorities and actions for implementation by various levels of the government, the private sector and wider community. This strategic plan for the Central River city aims to ameliorate the existing business as usual models highlighted within the Metropolis of Three Cities, Western City District Plan and the Westmead place strategy, but at the same time aligning with the visions, planning priorities and actions of the overarching documents. Based on the directions, planning priorities and actions outlined in the overarching documents, five themes have been identified. Sustain, live, prosper, include and connect addresses the requirements of the future Central River City in a comprehensive manner. Directions and actions are identified based on the opportunities and constraints within the area. A polycentric strategic plan for the region is adopted after exploring various strategic planning options based on the opportunities, constraints, directions and actions. In order to attain a polycentric CBD, various phases of growth are outlined over a period of 30 years. The chosen priority areas highlight the cohesive integrated development of the Central River City based on the identified opportunities, constraints, directions and actions.
