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A bold vision for Western Sydney's future has been unveiled, with a plan to turn the area into an "economic powerhouse" over the next 25 years.
Parramatta Council has released a 3D render of and plans for the city's future, including a new university and health hub, new suburbs and a revitalised entertainment district.
Westmead will be the home of a new university and health and innovation hub, with plans to create more than 50,000 jobs by 2036.
"By 2050 there will be over half a million people living in our city and we have to get the strategy right," Parramatta Lord Mayor Pierre Esber said.
"We want to sell Parramatta around the world to bring their major corporations to bring head offices into Parramatta."
A new suburb will also provide 45,000 new homes, while Homebush will be revamped into a "celebration district" with plans to host a packed festival schedule.
The already under-way Parramatta light rail, Powerhouse Museum and redeveloped Riverside and Roxy theatres are expected to thrive once complete.
There are also talks to turn Silverwater into Sydney's Silicon Valley, proposing a hub for technological development.
"Technology is the future and we have a lot of tech workers in Western Sydney living between Parramatta and Blacktown and companies are looking to locate where they can access a great talent pool," Business Western Sydney executive director David Borger said.
By 2050, the city is expected to have more highrises, thousands more homes and 150,000 extra jobs.
Residences and businesses can have their say on the city's future over the next three months through the council.