Research carried out by the University of Technology, Sydney on behalf of 202020 Vision has analysed tree canopy cover in Australia’s most urban, dense, local government areas (LGAs), finding that urban green space throughout Australia is in decline. Hobart, Brisbane …

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The City of Moonee Valley Draft Urban Ecology Strategy has been developed to guide the Council in enhancing the local natural environment and to provide a basis for supporting annual urban ecology implementation plans. The strategy is open for public …

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The City of Melbourne has been selected to be an inaugural member of the Rockefeller Foundation 100 Resilient Cities Centennial Challenge. 100 Resilient Cities is supporting cities from around the world to better address the increasing shocks and stresses of …

Melbourne one of 33 cities to be an inaugural member of the global 100 Resilient Cities Centennial Challenge Read more »

The Growing Green Guide has been developed with advice from industry experts and knowledge from academic research to explain how to create high quality green roofs, walls and facades. The guide is targeted at projects based in Melbourne and Victoria, …

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Urban heating further increases extreme summer temperatures. The urban heat island effect is explored in the video Melbourne an ‘urban heat island’. In recognition of the climate buffer and other benefits of urban trees, the City of Melbourne is implementing an …

The climate buffer effects of urban trees, and are some areas benefiting more than others? Read more »