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Clarence Valley Council invite the community to comment on the Clarence Valley Council's Urban Tree Strategy Review, now on public exhibition. The Urban Tree Strategy is an update to the 2011 Tree Management Strategy developed by Council. Since the 2011 Strategy, there have been significant changes in the policy context for urban tree management. These changes include an increased emphasis on tree canopy in NSW and across Australia and a stronger focus on setting tree canopy targets to assess and determine key management actions. This strategy supports the Council’s Green Infrastructure Strategy, adopted in 2023. The Green Infrastructure Strategy identified two key actions for tree canopy in the Valley: Assessing Council’s existing urban tree canopy cover. 1. Setting targets for urban tree canopy cover. 2. 17% Existing Urban Tree Canopy Cover in the Valley Submissions on the proposed changes to the Urban Tree Strategy close Friday 26 July 2024. Jeff Mead Sophie Perry Troy Loveday

This article in The Conversation provides more data that proves what we already know. City planning and urbanisation policies CAN and SHOULD make an impact. As planners, engineers, scientists, architects, social scientists and all who participate in our built environment- we pretty much know all the aspects raised in this great article. How can we drive this into standard practice. It’s often the ‘how’ to get things done that is the hardest. Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering Engineers Australia City of Sydney #cities

🌞Today in Athens, one of the pilot sites of the HEART project, temperatures have soared to 36°C . While some sun is good for the mood, Europe, according to scientists, will face increasing temperatures this summer. It's essential to explore innovative solutions to combat urban overheating and safeguard #publichealth and that’s what the #HEART project is trying to do! 🌏 Inspiration can be drawn from other continents as well. Let’s have a look at the work of colleagues from UNSW Sydney, the University of Sydney, Mulpha and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University where the #NorwestCityProject has successfully integrated blue and green infrastructure to create a cooler, more sustainable urban environment. 💧 Their comprehensive *Cooling Guide* offers practical strategies for developers, design practitioners, and planners to mitigate the impacts of urban heat. This guide highlights the importance of ponds and #green spaces, demonstrating their effectiveness in #cooling urban areas and some impact on #health! It provides scientific data and references to help incorporate these strategies from the early stages of planning and design, ensuring a healthier and more #resilient urban environment. 💙 While the consortium works hard on the results of the HEART project study, this guide serves as an excellent resource to understand urban overheating and continue our advocacy for the integration of blue and green spaces. Let's learn from our global colleagues and prepare our cities to face future with resilience and innovation. 🌳 🙏 https://rb.gy/8lvjc6 #HEARTproject #BlueGreenInfrastructure #UrbanHeat #HealthManagement #SustainableCities #ClimateAction #PublicHealth #UrbanPlanning  

"By far the greatest and most admirable form of wisdom is that needed to plan and beautify cities and human communities.” -Socrates (c. 470–399 BC) #planning #urbanplanning #cityplanning #cities

Shaping national policy and delivery approaches to creating high-quality, well-designed and sustainable urban extensions? Yes please, and especially timely as the new government launches their call for large-scale urban extension and regeneration schemes. Holly Lewis joined the Greenwich chapter of Design Council Homes Taskforce roundtable today, who have been tasked with supporting the new government in creating 1.5 million homes within the UK climate commitments. The roundtable forms one of a series of events convened by the Design Council, the UK’s National Strategic Advisor for design. As one of several select guest experts, Holly contributed to the discussion to help shape policy advice that will be put forward to the government. The discussion, opened by Tom Copley, GLA Deputy Mayor of London for Housing, will continue hearing from leading built environment professionals and policy makers with an aim to identify the practical steps the Government should take to ensure new housing schemes are an asset to the nation and to the environment.   👀 Watch this space to hear and contribute to success stories and continue to shape an evolving template for successful mixed neighbourhoods with new at-scale housing. Amandeep Kalra, Hanif Kara OBE, Louise Wyman, Minnie Moll, Paul Monaghan, Phineas Harper FRIBA, Professor Sadie Morgan OBE, Sunand Prasad, Yolande Barnes 👉 https://lnkd.in/epEWScYT #DesignCouncil #HomesTaskforce #Housing #UKGovernmentPolicy #MayorofLondon #Mixedneighbourhoods #Sustainablehousing #Policy

Today’s news from #Sydney! https://lnkd.in/gcrR-ZPh Investing in high quality #PublicTransport 🚏🚌 is not just a good way to increase #PhysicalActivity and #ActiveTravel. It’s also an investment in our personal and collective #MentalHealth 😄 🙏 Our longitudinal study (https://lnkd.in/gk2jGkzm) from a few years ago confirms on average, people who have access to public transport that resonates with them are (1) more likely to choose it, as well as (2) to choose walking or cycling, over cars for short journeys, AND have (3) less psychological distress and (4) greater mental wellbeing. Pretty good huh! #BeKindToOurMinds #FlourishingCities University of Sydney Architecture, Design and Planning - University of Sydney Committee for Sydney Eamon Waterford City of Sydney Paul Scully NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Team #ADP 💪

This is super exciting!! #construction #architecture #rural #urban #buildingregulations #planningpolicy #buildingpassports #listedbuildings #materialpassports #reuse #recycle #nothinggoestowaste #infrastructure #terotechnology #seasonal #reuse #retrofitting #materials #retrofit #circulareconomy #buildingstock #retrofit #buildingstock #retrofit #sustainablearchitecture #sustainabledesign #sustainability

Infrastructure fees 🏗️ are not there to con you in any way; they serve a crucial purpose in enhancing your quality of life 😊within our estates. Gazing upon our state-of-the-art gatehouses, road networks🛣️, and convenient shopping malls right at your doorstep, ✨it’s hard not to appreciate the thoughtful planning to create a living space that prioritises your needs. 🌆 Our commitment 🤝 extends to providing recreational parks, including a standard football 🏟️ field and a playground for your children’s enjoyment. These features align seamlessly with the highest standards in 🌃 real estate, ensuring that your living experience is nothing short of exceptional. 🏞️ In fact, our meticulously designed green spaces not only contribute to a healthier environment but also foster a sense of community among residents. 🌳👫 However, achieving such excellence 🥇 comes with a necessary cost. Given the current economic landscape and the impact of inflation 📈📉on building materials, periodic reviews of infrastructure fees are imperative

In her keynote presentation at PUBLIC REALM & URBAN SPACES Smart Class 2024, Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) Director of Policy and Technical Affairs, Antoneta Horbury, highlighted the key points from the CIHT's recently published report on “Creating a Public Realm for All”. Antoneta explored the importance of proper engagement with those who could potentially use a scheme. She also addressed reducing barriers in the design stage, the difficult decisions which need to be made and how best to make them, and reducing barriers after implementation, including the importance of maintenance and reinstatement. Check out the presentation retrospective, video and slides for further insights! #publicrealm #highways #transportation #infrastructure #urbanplanning #builtenvironment #inclusivedesign #accessibility #disability #diversity #cocultivation #maintenance #reinstatement #wellbeing #socialexclusion #reducingbarriers #citizenengagement #communities #neighbourhoods https://lnkd.in/eHhXaPmR

Sharing that I am a professional urban [city] planner, registered in Canada with the Canadian Institute of Planners and certified in the United States with the American Planning Association . .. also accredited with The Congress for the New Urbanism and a LEED Green Associate. Professional planners are highly trained to have deep & diverse knowledge and skills for providing advice & guidance on planning a better future of cities. However, I am not a realtor or a lawyer or a developer or a builder or a land appraiser or an architect. Professional planners work with many other professionals to guide communities in managing growth, navigating change, and providing choices on the decisions facing communities, like where to invest in transportation, housing, and parks. "It Takes A Planner to Create Stronger, More Equitable, and Resilient Communities" - American Planning Association For more information on the role and extensive accreditation process to become a professional planner, check out the Canadian Institute of Planners in Canada and the American Planning Association in the United States. #wpgpoli #winnipeg #mbpoli #planning #APA