Canberra: A statement of ambition
Celebrating our Centenary has helped us focus on what’s special about our city and confirmed our exciting future. As a government and as a community, we must build on that feeling, and create that future, together.
Cities don’t succeed by accident or by leaving things to chance – they require design, good governance and great collaboration. Cities must internally collaborate to compete in the modern era, and together we can ensure Canberra wins the global contest for investment and talent.
In that contest we have key advantages.
Today, we are counted as one of the world’s most liveable cities, a top 10 destination for inward investment and as a magnet for high-achieving students. Our reputation for openness, inclusiveness and tolerance echoes around the world, as does our deep commitment to a sustainable model of urban development.
Helping us to shape our future is a type of governance unique in Australia. Other cities lack the metropolitan integration, cross government coordination and proximity between government, business and community which Canberra alone enjoys. We also have the clear assets and strengths of a capital city with global reach. Canberra truly is a city like no other.
Our task is to ensure that as Canberra grows and develops we build on the ‘Canberra advantage’ while retaining what makes it special. A place all Canberrans – and the nation – can be proud of, with a confident community and economy, prepared for the opportunities and challenges ahead.
While all cities in Australia are set to grow significantly, no other city has quite our opportunity to get the balance right between a dynamic city centre and flourishing suburbs, preserving the best of what we have now whilst embracing and preparing for necessary change.
We must recognise: we shape change or it shapes us. Standing still is simply not an option for Canberra. We need more than a ‘business as usual’ approach to achieve our potential and deliver the successful, equitable and sustainable city Canberrans seek.
From the strength of our heritage, values and identity we embrace the future and welcome all to ‘choose Canberra’, to come and help shape its further success.
While our aim is the urban renewal and economic diversification of Canberra, at the core of our vision is a city that is an inclusive, welcoming society, open to diverse talents and determined to help everyone reach their fullest potential. Canberra is open to change, to talent, to business, to diversity and to innovation.
A progressive city for all, shaped by all, with opportunities for all, no matter where they live in the city, or where they come from.
That is our vision, and the focus of our efforts.
We have an integrated program already under way, and a direction mapped out: with the support of our community, businesses and universities we will build further on what Canberra already o ers as a city of choice, of talent and of ambition, open to all.
Committed to promoting cultural exchange as a way of bringing people closer together
9yLooking forward to returning to Canberra to be a part of these exciting developments !
#ynwa - Chair RedR Australia, Chair RedR International; Professor of Practice UNSW, Deputy Chair ACT Board of Engineering Excellence, Robert Care Consulting
9yA really strong statement of intent and determination. We need the business sector and community to support this bold initiative.
Construction Site Manager /Direttore Tecnico di Cantiere Operations Area presso SECAP S.P.A.
9ygood David
Construction Regulation
9yIf anywhere can do it, Canberra can !
Founder and CEO Hyperscalers
9yCanberra: A Statement of Common Excellence. It is our nation's capital after all Mr Barr.