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ROLE:  Design Lead

CLIENT:  AECOM


As part of the ongoing city influencing and engagement program called Brilliant Cities, the AECOM design team prepared this thought leadership publication with extensive government engagement. David was a core member of the ideas generation group and wrote early drafts of key sections of the report.

Ten Big Moves were established based on an analysis of ten key trends. The Big Moves were:

  • Evolve Sydney’s governance model
  • Rethink future procurement and delivery
  • Embed a smart city approach to planning
  • Value green infrastructure
  • Optimise Sydney transport
  • Deliver next-generation corridors
  • Reform Sydney’s freight network
  • Make housing more diverse and affordable
  • Turn Sydney electric
  • Create a water-sensitive city

Published by AECOM, Author: James Rosenwax

Angle Up The trends facing Sydney on the journey to 8 million people.

“In this manifesto, AECOM proposes a series of ambitious new directions to build on this legacy and make Sydney a truly brilliant city — and one whose inspiration shines everywhere.”

Stephen Engblom, Global Cities Director, AECOM 2018

Angle Up Matching the Key Trends and which Big Move will address each issue.

Central Green open space

Angle Up Big Move 4: Value Green Infrastructure and support the State delivery of open space.

Central Green open space

Angle Up Big Move 8: Make housing more diverse and affordable. through new tax incentives and inclusionary zoning.

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Value green infrastructure: Trees, green roofs, rain gardens and other forms of green infrastructure should be recognised and integrated into city planning based on a comprehensive accounting of their benefits and costs. Specifically, green infrastructure should be recognised as an asset class by Infrastructure Australia, Infrastructure NSW and the NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) and included in the state infrastructure strategy.

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Make housing more diverse and affordable: Sydney should embrace innovations to build smaller homes and use more-efficient designs and building materials. New models such as ‘build to rent’ should be introduced, diversifying options for the city’s population. A comprehensive review of tax incentives is needed. Transitioning from stamp duty to a land tax may lead to a more equitable and liquid market and allow a better base for value capture.

Central Green open space

Angle Up Big Move 10: Analysis of our access to water amenities highlighting the disparity between the Eastern, Central and Western Cities.

Central Green open space

Angle Up All of Sydney as a water city.

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Create a water-sensitive city: Major reforms are needed to ensure Sydney can deliver an adequate water supply to its population. These include widespread use of smart metering, increasing capacity, creating a network of new lakes, harvesting stormwater and using potable water more wisely.

Angle Up Brilliant Cities Open Data Platform to guide quick decisions.

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