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Green and public spaces improve physical and mental health, increase urban amenity and property values, and provide habitats for plants and animals.

The Greening our City program is an urban greening program that mitigates the impacts of urban heat and climate change by increasing tree canopy and urban biodiversity. 

We introduced Sydney and regional planning panels in 2009 to strengthen decision-making for regionally significant development applications.

The Housing Acceleration Fund provides grants for critical infrastructure projects which help accelerate the delivery of housing.

There’s nothing like growing and picking your own fresh fruit straight from your garden. It’s nutritious and delicious and it saves money on food bills, too.

Connecting with nature is so important as it improves your mental health and connection to place.

Trees are nature’s privacy screen. These living fences are a great way to keep your place cool, break up wind corridors, and add value to your home.

Shade from plants and trees reduces summer temperatures, glare, and UV radiation. It improves comfort and can help you save on energy.

Learn tree care tips that support the benefits of greening, helping communities nurture healthy trees, boost canopy cover and enhance urban resilience.

Learn how the Cockle Bay project enhances public space, promotes the benefits of greening, and supports a vibrant, sustainable Sydney waterfront.