City Vision

   
"Ryde will be an innovative City, a leader in environmental, economic and social sustainability"

The vision for our City has been formed on the basis of Key Outcomes Council identified from its CityVision process undertaken throughout 2003/2004. The outcome areas are:

 People

P1	A vibrant City that is healthy, physically attractive, economically strong and engages its community through cultural and social activities.
P2	A City that plans for people by identifying their diverse needs and involving them in decision making to improve their quality of life.
P3	A harmonious community through a culturally enriched and respectful society.

 Assets

A1	Well designed streets and paths where motorists, cyclists and pedestrians feel safe.
A2	Well designed places and spaces that minimise personal harm and where people interact with each other, so that crime is reduced.
A3	A high standard of visual appearance as there is no litter or graffiti, and we care for our infrastructure and public areas.

 Environment

E1	Clean air through protection of natural resources and better integrated transport systems.
E2	Attractive streets, public places and buildings through better planning and design which is responsive to community expectations and our local environment.
E3	Clean water through control of pollution entering our waterways and through protection of these waterways.
E4	Protected ecological systems and processes that support life and the environment through actions that safeguard them.
E5	Preserved natural areas which are enhanced and maintained.
E6	Strong links to the past through protection, conservation and interpretation of our heritage.
E7	A leafy City through parks, gardens, trees and the built environment.
E8	Sustainable practices in buildings, waste management, transport, energy systems and water use through community commitment.

  Governance

G1	Improved communication with the community and increased awareness and understanding of Council's decisions by the community.
G2	Members of the community are engaged through involvement in democratic decision  making and the promotion of active citizenship.
G3	Incorporation of best practice approachs in the delivery of services to the community.
G4	A safe and harmonious working environment with skilled and motivated staff who embrace the organisation's vision and values.
G5	Compliance with all legislative requirements and statutory obligations.
G6	An efficient and effective regulatory environment.

You will find these Key Outcomes throughout this Website, highlighting Council's commitment to the Vision for the City of Ryde.