Delivering cool urban structure through planning controls
Urban structure is commonly considered in the master planning and strategic planning phases of new precincts and also orientation, spacing and ventilation.
Take action with greening
Greening our urban areas creates liveable neighbourhoods, supports biodiversity in our cities, makes us feel more connected to nature and each other and improves our health.
Take action with urban structure
Planners, councils, developers and government agencies can use urban structure to create cooler and more liveable spaces.
Take action with cool materials
Building materails are a major contributor to the urban heat island effect as heat is readily absorbed and stored in the built environment.
Take action on cooling with water
People have a special connection to water in our landscapes. Being near water can make people feel cooler, calm and connected to the natural environment.
Water for cooling
Water bodies, waterways and water sensitive urban design mitigate heat through evaporating cooling.
Greening for cooling
Trees and green cover reduce urban temperatures directly through shading. Vegetation also releases moisture into the air through transpiration, helping us feel colder.
Cool with urban structure
To create good urban structure, we need to consider the geography and climate of an area and how it relates to the built environment.
Connecting with Country – webinars
The Connecting with Country webinar series provides knowledge and insights to help you implement the framework in your own projects.
Minns Government boosting Western Sydney’s Industrial future
The Minns Government is supporting jobs and investment for Western Sydney with the approval of a new $139 million warehousing estate that will create more than 600 jobs within the booming Western Sydney Aerotropolis.
