Newcastle 2030

Dear Can Supporters, Newcastle City Council is inviting people to share their vision for the future with the council and with each other. Please read the information they've sent to us below and consider going along to express your opinions on what Newcastle should look like in the future.

Newcastle 2030 is an exciting initiative inspiring us all in determining and working towards our preferred future for Newcastle. Share with us your vision, aspirations and priorities for Newcastle and help shape our future by attending the following events:

INSPIRING COMMUNITIES PUBLIC LECTURE

Monday 8 February 2010, 6pm to 7.30pm

Inspiring conversation about the community’s vision for the future of Newcastle.

NEWCASTLE 2030 COMMUNITY FORUM

Friday 12 February 2010, 9am to 5pm

Actively participate in shaping and planning Newcastle’s future by creating a vision based on your values and expectations. Discussions will include global and local forces of change, current issues and trends, how we can best build on Newcastle’s strengths, and respond to challenges now and in the future.

The Public Lecture and Community Forum will be lead by Peter Kenyon, a social capitalist and community enthusiast. Joining Peter at the Public Lecture to highlight specific future challenges and opportunities for Newcastle will be Brian Gilligan, The Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment and Dr W.E.J. Paradice, Hunter Valley Research Foundation. To register for these events contact Jenny Graham ; (02) jengraham@ncc.nsw.gov.au, 4974 2878 or visit http://www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/in_council/newcastle_2030/2030_events.

Newcastle 2030 is an opportunity for the whole community to participate in creating a shared vision for Newcastle. Please feel free to pass this invitation on.

Information provided by Susan Denholm, A/Place Making Coordinator, Strategic Planning Services, Newcastle City Council.

Alison Cleary

Climate Action Newcastle