All electric buildings in city’s future
Proposed new planning rules will require new residential buildings, large commercial buildings and hotels in our area to be all electric by 1 January 2027.

Creating a well-connected and designed city
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Proposed new planning rules will require new residential buildings, large commercial buildings and hotels in our area to be all electric by 1 January 2027.
Our budget includes a new civic square, enhanced parks and venues, and expanded support for culture and communities.
Set to become the heart of the city, a civic space outside Sydney Town Hall has been in the works for more than 40 years.
Across the City of Sydney, women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, are driving innovation, sustainability and smart solutions.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge centre was recognised for its adaptive reuse.
The centuries-old imported tradition that ushered in the next term for people gathered on George Street.
Discover the changes shaping the heart of Chinatown's future: heritage upgrades, street improvements and cultural events.
How better planning and collaboration helped us streamline these essential works.
Check out our proposed changes to planning rules by 23 August.
Support green space at Wentworth Park by signing a petition and writing to the NSW Government ministers responsible for the lease that allows greyhound racing.
The awards honour the highest quality, most innovative urban designs.
We’re contributing $3m to Wesley Mission’s development that will become a beacon of hope and community for nearly 100 residents.
Loftus Street’s facelift will see it blossom with extra space for alfresco dining and retail therapy.
From princess rides to deja-vu cycleways, it was big year in bike riding. Revisit our biggest cycling stories of the year.
How reused glass and asphalt reshaped Clarence Street.
We’re one step closer to completing the George Street boulevard.
We’re seeking applications from suitable organisations for 4 City of Sydney owned residential properties.
Our proposed designs will bring vibrancy back to the heart of Chinatown with creative lighting, improved flow and traditional cultural features.
The Property Council of Australia honours the precinct’s revitalisation from an industrial area to buzzing neighbourhood.
We’d love to hear what you think about breathing new life into the district with vibrant streets, dazzling lights and cultural celebrations.
Two City of Sydney projects received Awards of Excellence by an expert panel of judges.
We’ve upgraded several playgrounds and green spaces for everyone to enjoy.
The City of Sydney has released our planned spend for the next financial year. Here's what's in it for you
Harbourside monument bara by Judy Watson and Hyde Park’s Archibald Memorial Fountain have been celebrated by the National Trust.
Denmark’s Crown Princess Mary rode around Sydney’s bike lanes.
Creating greater space for parks, heritage and getting around.
Twenty apartments in Glebe will be leased long-term to tenants on lower incomes at affordable rates.
Work comes a step closer to our long-term vision of a world-class boulevard.
The Archibald Memorial Fountain in Sydney’s Hyde Park is back in action, following an extensive upgrade.
What happens when you mix curiosity, camaraderie and mud.