Managing Resilient Urban Greenspaces in Australian Cities jobs and careers

About Managing Resilient Urban Greenspaces in Australian Cities

We are developing practical guides for urban planners, landscape architects, emergency management organisations and local and state government agencies on how to plan, design and manage public urban green spaces to reduce the impacts and risks associated with extreme heat, flood and fire events. The research team are developing three best-practice guides that contain accessible planning guidelines on urban green space design, planting, and management to provide multi-functional spaces that are better equipped to handle the impacts of natural hazards. A comprehensive fourth guide will be developed on design and management in preparation for multiple weather events, including information on trade-offs and compromises that may need to be made. The project is funded through Frontiers, developed by Hort Innovation, with co-investment from Western Sydney University, University of Melbourne, University of New South Wales, Campbelltown City Council, Penrith City Council, Wyndham City, and contributions from the Australian Government. The project team also includes advocacy organisations Committee for Sydney and Sweltering Cities.