New Green Roof Strategy for Sydney

The City of Sydney, CoS, has released a new Strategy to promote the incorporation of green roofs and green walls on new developments and retrofit projects. The Strategy is in line with the 2030 Vision for Sydney that is supported by GRA and the NSW Government. The Dept of Planning & Infrastructure are currently preparing 'Green Roof Guidelines' and the Government Architects Office are planning a major green roof project for western Sydney in response to the impacts of urban heat island effects.

The City of Sydney, CoS, has released a new Strategy to promote the incorporation of green roofs and green walls on new developments and retrofit projects. The Strategy is in line with the 2030 Vision for Sydney that is supported by GRA and the NSW Government. The Dept of Planning & Infrastructure are currently preparing 'Green Roof Guidelines' and the Government Architects Office are planning a major green roof project for western Sydney in response to the impacts of urban heat island effects.In the 21st Century humanity needs to overcome challenges of population growth, food production and the impacts of climate change in order to restore a sustainable balance with nature. GRA is of the belief that this is achievable, however, it will require innovative, informed and decisive government leadership and planning. Innovative revision of planning codes can promote collaborative, unified efforts from the disciplines of architecture, landscape design, urban planning, engineering, ecology, environment, botany, psychology and horticulture which can nurture our environment and improve our quality of life.