The fund will encourage more greening in the city, including trees, parks, green walls, roofs and façades and stormwater projects – the most effective way to protect us against extreme heat.
The City of Melbourne has released details of a plan for an $8.8 million redevelopment of University Square, including solar-powered charging stations, wi-fi and a biodiversity corridor. Proposals for major public open space in Southbank have also been released.
Growing the Seeds is the first event in Australia aiming to crowdsource a national action plan with a mission to introduce 20% more urban green space by 2020.