Themes and principles Wagga 2040 vision relies on three key themes, focused around the environment, economy and communities. Each theme has identified principles, with relevant actions identified in tables for easy reference. Our themes for Wagga 2040 reflect the foundations of sustainable growth and the need to plan for growth in our economy, manage growth to maintain quality of life and opportunity into the future and ensure infrastructure enables growth though integration with future planning.
The Environment Principle 1
Protect and enhance natural areas
Principle 2
Increase resilience to natural hazards and land constraints
Principle 3
Manage growth sustainably
Growing Economy Principle 4
The southern capital of New South Wales
Principle 5
Encourage and support investment
Principle 6
A connected and accessible city
Principle 7
Growth is supported by sustainable infrastructure
Community Place and Identity
WAGGA WAGGA LOCAL STRATEGIC PLANNING STATEMENT
Principle 8
Our city promotes a healthy lifestyle
Principle 9
High-quality public spaces with an engaging urban character
Principle 10
Provide for a diversity of housing that meets our needs
Principle 11
Strong and resilient rural and village communities
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