Our speakers and panellists knocked it out of the park yesterday. They reinforced just how vital well-planned precincts are in shaping Sydney.
Whether Central Park’s transformation or the evolving vision for Tech Central, one thing is clear – long-term urban renewal requires vision, collaboration and adaptability.
Urban Exe’s Nicholas Wolff shared lessons from Central Park & Tech Central:
- Urban renewal takes time: Central Park’s 20-year journey shows the power of flexible masterplans and strong community engagement.
- Tech Central holds enormous potential: but its success depends on the right balance of commercial, transport, and housing priorities.
- Big projects need strategic thinking: shifting government priorities and market forces mean precinct planning must be resilient.
And vital insights from our expert panel: Chris Bain, Anita Mitchell, Alex Belcastro and Alice Drew GAICD.
- No two precincts are alike: Each has its own story, challenges and opportunities.
- Certainty vs. flexibility: We need adaptable frameworks that can respond to economic and social shifts over decades.
- Public-private collaboration is key: Precincts work best when risks and rewards are shared.
- Housing, jobs and infrastructure must align: A successful precinct is more than buildings; it’s about connectivity, livability and economic growth.
- Sydney needs to think nationally and globally: Precincts should be positioned as drivers of Australia’s economic and innovation agenda.
The challenge now? Delivering precincts that are vibrant, sustainable and globally competitive.
Thank you to our NSW Outlook Series Partner Ethos Urban and our Precincts Outlook Partner RP Infrastructure.
