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This section has now closed and the final plan has been released.
Following is an overview of outcomes that were proposed within our key strategic themes, developed for community consideration :They are essentially ‘what our community would like’ in 2021.
Proud place, great lifestyle
- Our growing community retains our sense of place and pride in our City whilst welcoming diversity and change
- Our community and recreation services and facilities meet the needs of our growing and active communities
- As a community, we join with each other and our visitors to celebrate iconic events and local festivals
Our places and spaces
- All residents are able to move around our City in safety and with ease – on foot, bicycle, car, bus or train
- Our unique built heritage is maintained and enhanced, coupled with sustainable new developments to meet the needs of our growing community
- Across the City, diverse and affordable housing options are available for our residents throughout all life stages
Our natural environment
- The potential impacts of our growing community on the environment and our natural resources are actively managed
- Our local rivers and floodplains are enhanced, utilised and valued
- Local people are aware of their personal impacts on the environment and take steps to present or minimise negative impacts and promote positive action.
A prosperous and vibrant city
- Our transport and telecommunications infrastructure is progressive and meets the needs of contemporary businesses and our community
- A unique sense of identity and place is found within our villages, suburbs, towns and City centre
- Our economy is growing and prosperous, offering a diverse range of equitable job opportunities across our City
- Maitland is seen as a desirable place to live, an easy place to work, a welcoming place to visit and a wise place to invest
- Central Maitland is the vibrant heart of our City, engendering a strong sense of pride within the community.
Connected and collaborative community leaders
- Our community’s diverse leaders have been identified and connected, boosting leadership capacity across the community
- Meaningful, informed and genuine community participation is active in decision-making at all levels of government
- Maitland City Council is efficient and effective in its operations, actively listening to the community and anticipating and responding to community needs
- A Council for now and for future generations.
How did we get to this point? Check out the ‘new and events’ or see the original discussion papers below for more details.