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"Across Australian cities, leftover and overlooked green spaces are everywhere.
Just think of all the land along stormwater drains, railway lines and vacant
lots. While often dismissed as useless or unsightly, there’s a growing
understanding of the value these spaces bring to cities.
These informal green spaces can support biodiversity and offer rare freedom to
explore, play or connect with nature in a less controlled way than formal
spaces such as parks. They also help to cool our cities.
My new research looks at how cities globally are rethinking overlooked green
spaces. I identified three ways to unlock the value of these areas: leaving
spaces intentionally unmanaged, supporting temporary or informal uses, or
formalising them as parks or other public places. Each approach offers
different benefits and challenges for cities trying to create greener, more
liveable neighbourhoods.
Local councils are under increasing pressure to create more formal green space,
with residents, at times, calling on councils to buy land for new parks. But
let’s start with what’s already there."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
