Sydney, NSW
City in New South Wales
Australia
Sydney, NSW partners with Western Sydney University on microclimate mapping project
Two hundred sensors were placed throughout Sydney's eastern neighborhoods for the three-month project. All sensors gather air temperature data at 10-minute intervals with a smaller cohort of sensors collecting humidity data. Researchers identified diverse locations for sensor placement ranging from heavily traveled roads to residential streets with dense tree canopies. Sydney will use microclimate maps for targeted interventions on the path to its 2035 net-zero goal.
Sydney, NSW
Australia
Sydney, NSW simplifies risk management and compliance by developing a cloud-based tool
City departments previously used spreadsheets and emailed reports to track risk management tasks. The new system provides a centralized resource for investigations, insurance claims, and risk assessments. An Executive Risk Report shows the status of ongoing actions, the effectiveness of controls, and residual risk levels. The platform offers department-level views and easy-to-use risk registers. Assigned coordinators can customize reports for specific departmental or project needs.
Sydney, NSW
Australia
Sydney, NSW collaborates with community groups and Seabin on a marine waste collection project
The Seabin V5 is a floating skimmer that can collect up to 20 kilograms of waste at a time. Council-supported volunteers gathered waste data from 16 units in Sydney Harbour from Jones Bay to Manly. Local officials coordinated with community groups, university researchers, and state agencies on responses driven by this data. Sydney was the first city in the world to participate in Seabin's self-funded Smart City Pilot, which seeks 100 participants by 2050.
Sydney, NSW
Australia
Sydney, NSW generates homegrown solutions to climate challenges with Greenhouse innovation hub
Greenhouse fulfills seven goals from Sydney's 2019 request for proposals including inclusive growth and access to foreign markets. City officials and Investible are developing a three-story incubator with a planned opening in 2022. The 3,800 square meter facility hosts up to 100 early-stage businesses working on climate and sustainability products. Investible plans networking events, a Talent Hub for specialized assistance, and access to Climate Tech Fund grants.
Sydney, NSW
Australia
Sydney, NSW expands active travel options during COVID-19 with Pop-up Cycleways pilot
City officials created six temporary lanes that filled gaps in Sydney's existing bike network. The pop-up cycleways provided more space for cyclists to ride while complying with social-distancing recommendations. The program also sought to reduce vehicle traffic and support local businesses along the routes. Sydney used daily ridership counts and rider surveys to evaluate the pilot's success.
Sydney, NSW
Australia
Sydney, NSW fosters neighborhood connectivity during pandemic with Today in your Village
City officials looked for a low-cost, high-impact method of re-engaging residents with their neighborhoods after COVID-19 lockdowns. Sydney's innovation team divided the city into 10 "villages" for hyperlocal messaging. An in-house system for scraping public projects, sales at local shops, and community events was developed over seven weeks. Today in your Village used a Facebook chat to send daily messages with news based on the user's location.
Sydney, NSW
Australia
Sydney, NSW advances first local standards for net zero energy development in Australia
Council leaders consulted with the local business community to determine challenges for a net-zero energy policy. The proposal heading to public review requires new commercial developments and renovations to achieve net-zero consumption. Businesses can use on-site and off-site renewable energy sources to reach this standard. Matching 100% of building consumption with sustainable energy starting in 2023 would lead to an estimated $1.3 billion in savings over the next 17 years.
Sydney, NSW
Australia