a vision

We need vision – not just management – to guide our city forward into the future. A future dominated by the challenges of climate change, urban densification, and the deepening divide between the super-wealthy and the not so well-off.

our ethical city

Now, more than ever, we need to hold firm to our city’s proud traditions of inclusivity, diversity, and social justice. Our plans for community services, child care, aged care, and social housing must be smart, generous, and fair. Our future plan must be for a whole community: not an increasingly exclusive enclave.

our council

We need a strong advocate on Council, who is prepared to speak out against powerful interests and a narrowed view of Council’s own powers. Someone who sees the knowledge and creativity within our own communities as essential weapons in how we tackle the tasks that lie ahead.

our future city

The effects of climate change present our greatest long-term challenge. Not only must we learn to adapt, we must fight to resist and reduce them. We must be a model for everything a densifying, world class city can do.

our beautiful city

We are united by the deep histories and sheer beauty of our distinctive neighbourhoods. We must constantly, and cleverly adapt our contemporary lives to the historic fabric we love living within. We need a powerful advocate for beauty, and for history and heritage, as we face the future.

our cultural city

Our city’s deep traditions of industry, artistry and diversity are essential to our future identity as a community. We need a passionate advocate for the cultures of our community – sporting, religious, educational and work-based; for the cultures of our distinctive shopping streets; and for the culture of our incredibly productive creative arts.

photo courtesy:  Nourdin van Wingerden — photo courtesy: Nourdin van Wingerden