NWW Webinar
Webinar: The big squeeze. Maintaining the green infrastructure role of estuarine foreshores while adapting to sea-level rise
Online , AustraliaA global challenge concerns reconciling population growth and increasing built infrastructure with foreshore ecosystems that are ‘squeezed’ against a rising sea levels, hampering their ability to deliver life-sustaining ecosystem services. This presentation tests established sea-level rise strategies – fortification, accommodation, and retreat – using a city-centre adjacent estuarine case study in Western Australia to understand…
Webinar | The Economics of Public Open Spaces under water scarcity
Online - AWSTWhat are the benefits and costs of changing conventional public-open-space designs to alternatives that require less water? Through 5 studies, this research addresses the environmental, social, and economic costs and benefits associated with different urban greening strategies. This presentation will be given by Claire Doll who is completing a PhD in environmental economics at the…
Webinar │ Can the platypus save our rivers?
Online - Times in AWSTWe are excited to invite you to the second presentation in our National WSUD Community of Practice webinar series. Dive into engaging case studies from South Australia, Tasmania, Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales to uncover the pivotal role the elusive platypus can play in waterway management. The Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) is a truly unique…
NWW Webinar │ Living Streams in the City of Canning
Online - Times in AWSTThe City of Canning has a long history of delivering Living Stream projects. This presentation will cover some of the many examples such as the Lake Street Urban Stream project, Nurdi Park living stream and Bannister Creek restoration. It will cover some of the practical considerations and different ways that these projects can be delivered. A particular focus…
