Message from the Lord Mayor of the City of Hobart

On behalf of the elected members of the City of Hobart I would like to present the Capital City Strategic Plan 2019–29. Hobart is a beautiful city with a stunning natural environment, a caring, creative and engaged community and a long and interesting history. Our Community Vision, developed for Council by residents in 2017–18, reflects a great pride in this place and also cautions us to remember what makes Hobart special as we grow. The Vision provides the organisation with a clear message about what Hobartians value and what they want for the future.

Hobart has become a more popular place to live and visit in recent years which has led to pressure on housing, infrastructure and transport. So it is important that our new Strategic Plan reflects this moment in history and identifies the issues we need to respond to in the years ahead. This Strategic Plan has been built on the work undertaken for our Community Vision, which involved the most participatory consultation process ever undertaken by the City. This Plan has a strong emphasis on quality city development, being adaptable to change, recognition and celebration of heritage and culture, environmental leadership, high-quality infrastructure and services, good governance and enhancing Hobart’s special places. To bring this Plan to life, the City will need to work with our residential and business community, all levels of government and neighbouring councils. These collaborative relationships are essential to deliver on this strategic plan and we look forward to working with you for Hobart’s future.

Councillor Anna Reynolds LORD MAYOR

Hobart breathes. Connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other are the heart of our city. We are brave and caring. We resist mediocrity and sameness. As we grow, we remember what makes this place special. We walk in the fresh air between all the best things in life.

Hobart: A community vision for our island capital, vision statement