When I stepped back from Council, I did so with clarity and optimism — not just about where our cities were headed, but about the role planning could play in shaping our future. For over two decades, I’ve worked at the intersection of planning, politics, and community, as a mayor, consultant, and researcher. I’ve seen the power of good planning to create liveable, inclusive, future-ready places. I’ve also seen how easily it can be derailed by short-term thinking — and how costly that can be for clients, communities, and councils alike. Greiss Planning exists to bring clarity, rigour, and steady leadership to the approvals process, so good projects can move forward with confidence.
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This article reports on a major community forum at Campbelltown Arts Centre hosted under Mayor George Greiss’ push for stronger engagement and city-shaping dialogue. Around 50 business and industry leaders attended, contributing ideas that Greiss publicly committed to capturing and incorporating into council’s future planning direction. The piece frames the event as the first substantial step in a broader shift toward more participatory governance and collaborative planning in Campbelltown.
The forum was moderated by urban commentator Tim Williams (former CEO of the Committee for Sydney), who noted the level of optimism and constructive alignment in the room. Participants workshopped ideas across three themes: the natural and built environment, social infrastructure and amenity, and economy and prosperity. Key priorities raised included strengthening Queen Street’s competitiveness and improving “big picture” amenities such as major entertainment and stadium infrastructure — positioning Campbelltown as a future city with stronger identity, investment and liveability.
Read more → Forum of ideas set to help unlock Campbelltown’s potential