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Popular perceptions tend to classify Sydney as a developer and business dream. Those who visit the city and compare the social aura of its streets with other cities in Aus, tend to classify the place as antisocial and capital driven.
some Sydney facts:
Carols in the Domain - Get into the Christmas festive spirit with entertainment for young and old.
Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race - See the action at the start of this world class yachting event on Sydney Harbour.
Sydney Festival - Presents the very best international and national performing and visual arts. Performing in theatres, galleries and concert halls across Sydney.
Popular perceptions tend to classify Sydney as a developer and business dream. Those who visit the city and compare the social aura of its streets with other cities in Aus, tend to classify the place as antisocial and capital driven.
some Sydney facts:
§ Sydney is the regional headquarters to more than 500 global corporations operating in the Asia Pacific region.§ Sydney's economic size is estimated at approximately US$175 billion, which represents 25-30% of Australia's total economic activity.
§ Sydney performs extremely well in the key sectors of the global economy: accountancy, banking/finance and law.
§ In terms of existing office stock, Sydney ranks among the top 15 world cities, with its Central Business District (CBD) comprising 5 million square metres.
§ Due to its particular geographical longitude, Sydney is able to integrate its "working" time zone with that of Europe and North America.
§ 474 international flights depart from Sydney each week and the city is serviced by over 40 international airlines.
§ There are five universities within the Sydney Metropolitan area, three of which - the University of Sydney, the University of Technology Sydney and the University of New South Wales - are all world class institutions located close to the city centre.
§ More than one-quarter of the Sydney metropolitan residential population was born overseas and a further 20% are the children of migrants.
§ In addition to English, more than 200 languages are spoken in Australia.facts from: http://www.sydneymedia.com.au/html/2291-global-sydney.asp
§ Sydney performs extremely well in the key sectors of the global economy: accountancy, banking/finance and law.
§ In terms of existing office stock, Sydney ranks among the top 15 world cities, with its Central Business District (CBD) comprising 5 million square metres.
§ Due to its particular geographical longitude, Sydney is able to integrate its "working" time zone with that of Europe and North America.
§ 474 international flights depart from Sydney each week and the city is serviced by over 40 international airlines.
§ There are five universities within the Sydney Metropolitan area, three of which - the University of Sydney, the University of Technology Sydney and the University of New South Wales - are all world class institutions located close to the city centre.
§ More than one-quarter of the Sydney metropolitan residential population was born overseas and a further 20% are the children of migrants.
§ In addition to English, more than 200 languages are spoken in Australia.facts from: http://www.sydneymedia.com.au/html/2291-global-sydney.asp
Professor Ed Blakely, University of Sydney’s newly-appointed Chair of Urban, Regional Planning and Policy in the School of Architecture says:
“Three values or themes the (Sydney Futures Forum) panel has identified in its consultation so far are competitiveness, physical sustainability and liveability.”Blakely also says “Sydney scores ten out of ten for 'liveability' compared to some global cities like London, New York and Paris. But he says Sydney has some work to do to maintain its neighbourhood feel while enjoying all the benefits of a major city.”
“Three values or themes the (Sydney Futures Forum) panel has identified in its consultation so far are competitiveness, physical sustainability and liveability.”Blakely also says “Sydney scores ten out of ten for 'liveability' compared to some global cities like London, New York and Paris. But he says Sydney has some work to do to maintain its neighbourhood feel while enjoying all the benefits of a major city.”
Sydney Futures Forum PDF: http://www.metrostrategy.nsw.gov.au/dev/digitalAssets/219_1085453956936_DR%20TIM%20FLANNERY_SFF%20edited.pdf
Though in Sydney, is it harder to make conversations with strangers than in other places? Does the fast paced street life conceal its social and ethical nature?
With a quick Google Charities search online you will find a list of over 2000 charities in and amongst the city. There are Charities ranging from international ‘Non Profit Organisations’ (NPO) such as Oxfam, Red Cross and Amnesty international to locals such as OzHarvest, Wesley Mission and Sydney Children’s Hospital. Here are a few more examples:
Though in Sydney, is it harder to make conversations with strangers than in other places? Does the fast paced street life conceal its social and ethical nature?
With a quick Google Charities search online you will find a list of over 2000 charities in and amongst the city. There are Charities ranging from international ‘Non Profit Organisations’ (NPO) such as Oxfam, Red Cross and Amnesty international to locals such as OzHarvest, Wesley Mission and Sydney Children’s Hospital. Here are a few more examples:
Some social events in Sydney:
Carols in the Domain - Get into the Christmas festive spirit with entertainment for young and old.
Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race - See the action at the start of this world class yachting event on Sydney Harbour.
Sydney Festival - Presents the very best international and national performing and visual arts. Performing in theatres, galleries and concert halls across Sydney.
Twilight at Taronga Series - Three months of regular twilight performance at the Taronga Zoo.
Chinese New Year Festival - A festival of variety and colour for the Chinese community.
Chinese New Year Festival - A festival of variety and colour for the Chinese community.
Mardi Gras - A highlight of the Sydney festival scene.
Twilight at Taronga Series
Greek Festival of Sydney - Join with the Greeks of Sydney in this one month celebration of Hellenic culture and history.
Surry Hills Festival - A major event in the Surry Hills community calendar.
Kings Cross Food & Wine Festival - A Sunday in May to celebrate fine foods and wines in the Kings Cross entertainment district.
Greek Festival of Sydney - Join with the Greeks of Sydney in this one month celebration of Hellenic culture and history.
Surry Hills Festival - A major event in the Surry Hills community calendar.
Kings Cross Food & Wine Festival - A Sunday in May to celebrate fine foods and wines in the Kings Cross entertainment district.
Sydney Film Festival - Fifteen days of movies from the four corners of the globe.
The Henry Lawson Festival of Arts - A festival to present young and aspiring writers to the world.
Good Food & Wine Show - explore new tastes and the latest culinary trends.
Biennale of Sydney - International festival of contemporary art, next in 2006.
City to Surf - Join is with tens of thousands of others to run in the 36th City to Surf.
Good Food & Wine Show - explore new tastes and the latest culinary trends.
Biennale of Sydney - International festival of contemporary art, next in 2006.
City to Surf - Join is with tens of thousands of others to run in the 36th City to Surf.
The Sydney Garden & Flower Show - This annual horticultural show will educate, impress and amaze.
Bangalow Music Festival - This annual weekend festival of music happens in the Byron hinterland.
Bangalow Music Festival - This annual weekend festival of music happens in the Byron hinterland.
Festival of the Winds - Australian�s largest and most exciting colourful kite flying festival held off Bondi Beach.
Darling Harbour Fiesta - Claimed to be most significant Latin American and Spanish festival in Australia. Australian International Motor Show - October is the month for the car enthusiast. Granny Smith Festival - celebrate the accidental discovery of the Granny Smith apple.
Darling Harbour Fiesta - Claimed to be most significant Latin American and Spanish festival in Australia. Australian International Motor Show - October is the month for the car enthusiast. Granny Smith Festival - celebrate the accidental discovery of the Granny Smith apple.
Balmain Art & Craft Show - Enjoy one of Sydney's leading cultural community events.
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