TECHNOLOGY
Getting around The first part of making a city smart is to improve how people get there and move around . There are more and more people moving to the suburbs and these people are taking longer than ever to get to work . In Western Sydney for example , around 200,000 people leave the region each day for work , a number that is forecast to grow to 340,000 by 2041 .
Fast , efficient public transport is the key to reducing congestion , freeing up roads for freight and making everything more accessible . This gives people more options for where they live and work , which can help to bring down the costs of living and improve access to jobs . Affordable housing within cities In many of Australia ’ s cities — especially Sydney , Melbourne and Perth — rapid house price growth in inner city areas has made living close to work unaffordable for many people .
The Australian government is working with state territories and local governments to deliver more affordable housing within cities . The City Deals aspect of the plan
16 February 2017