Reserachers have found another good reason to build more parks.
Category: Parks & streetscapes
Council comes clean on new 24-hour graffiti contract
City of Melbourne is stepping up its cleaning efforts with a 24/7 war on graffiti and mess.
Resource to guide decision makers in turf wars
The NSW government has released draft guidelines on the use of synthetic turf in public open spaces for feedback.
ICAC finds no evidence DPHI bureaucrat engaged in corrupt conduct
The NSW ICAC has closed an investigation into a planning official accused of seeking financial gain from a state government housing policy.
Asbestos dumpers face up to $10m in fines
The government says it’s working with councils to reduce the clean up bill after the discovery of asbestos-contaminated mulch.
Councils urged to push boundaries with ‘adventurous’ play spaces
Councils are being encouraged to design and deliver more spaces for skate parks, climbing walls, BMX bike tracks and parkour courses.
Council uses smart tech to zap footpath weeds
A Queensland Council is using smart technology to eliminate weeds that pop up in cracks on local footpaths.
Human-mimicking robot measures urban heat in Capital
A robot that simulates how humans experience heat is measuring outdoor conditions in locations across Canberra’s City Centre.
Bradfield blueprint slammed for lack of infrastructure planning
A western Sydney council says the master plan for the Bradfield City Centre near the Nancy Bird-Walton airport neglects infrastructure.
Council report recommends repurposing golf courses, rooftops as sports fields
A Council-commissioned report suggests repurposing public golf courses for sports.