Innovation Campus - the Transformation of a City

The decision to establish the Innovation Campus as a "creative campus community" within the city of Wollongong was a bold step and was only taken after much consultation with local stakeholders. The Innovation Campus is arguably the most significant economic development project the city has ever undertaken. The task of gathering and nurturing support is constant. Details of the master planning process are explored and the leadership role taken by the University. The Innovation Campus project has been instrumental in changing local attitudes and actions and has resulted in numerous additional benefits such as: The definition of the value proposition for Wollongong (and the Innovation Campus). A sense of community cohesion, self belief and aspiration. The establishment of a Wollongong Stock Exchange  Vast improvements in Communications & Utilities infrastructure planning. The harmonising of various benefits packages & marketing materials the emergence of Advantage Wollongong. A plan to reverse the trend of thousands of knowledge workers commuting to Sydney each day.