All electric buildings get the green light
New planning rules will require new residential buildings, medium to large commercial buildings, hotels and serviced apartments in our area to be all electric.
Planning & building
Creating a well-connected and designed city
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Shaping Sydney’s future: What it’s like to be a community representative on our Local Planning Panel
Planning decisions aren’t just made by experts.
Treasured harbourside swimming spot reopens
Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool is ready in time for spring after an extensive upgrade.
Haymarket’s cultural heart begins its next revitalisation phase
The latest upgrades to Dixon Street are under way, with design that honours culture and community.
New Aboriginal names for city spots
Trees and the night sky inspire titles for a local plaza, park and street.
Putting people at the heart of urban planning and development
Supporting innovation to make Sydney a more walkable city
$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.
119 Redfern Street wins sustainability award with ‘enoughness’
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge centre was recognised for its adaptive reuse.
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.
A new era for Haymarket unfolds with urban renewal
Discover the changes shaping the heart of Chinatown's future: heritage upgrades, street improvements and cultural events.
Streets ahead on road renewals works
How better planning and collaboration helped us streamline these essential works.
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.
George Street transformation wins Australian Urban Design Award
The awards honour the highest quality, most innovative urban designs.
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.
From vacant to vibrant: Glebe building makeover for affordable housing
We’re contributing $3m to Wesley Mission’s development that will become a beacon of hope and community for nearly 100 residents.
A little corner of Circular Quay transforms
Loftus Street’s facelift will see it blossom with extra space for alfresco dining and retail therapy.
In pictures: Top cycling moments of 2023
From princess rides to deja-vu cycleways, it was big year in bike riding. Revisit our biggest cycling stories of the year.
Recycled materials revolutionise urban road renewal
How reused glass and asphalt reshaped Clarence Street.
George Street north – permanent upgrade works begin
We’re one step closer to completing the George Street boulevard.
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.
Prestigious award for Green Square effort
The Property Council of Australia honours the precinct’s revitalisation from an industrial area to buzzing neighbourhood.
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.
Improved parks to connect, rest and play
We’ve upgraded several playgrounds and green spaces for everyone to enjoy.
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
Sydney landmarks take home heritage awards
Harbourside monument bara by Judy Watson and Hyde Park’s Archibald Memorial Fountain have been celebrated by the National Trust.
Cycleways fit for a princess
Denmark’s Crown Princess Mary rode around Sydney’s bike lanes.
