Webinar
Webinar: ‘Taking down the fence”: Wharf Street Next Generation Community Park Research Report
Online - AWSTThis presentation details a two year research project carried out by researchers from the School of Design and Built Environment at Curtin University capturing the implementation and initial community impact of the City of Canning’s Wharf Street Next Generation Community Park (WSNGCP). The WSNGCP received funding in 2018 in the second round of the Federal…
Webinar: Circular cities – how does a circular economy create a water sensitive city?
Online - AWSTWe hear a lot of different names and frameworks about sustainability these days. It can be hard to navigate, especially if they’re part of business targets. How similar are they? When a new framework emerges, do we stop pursuing others? Water Corporation recently engaged Water Sensitive Cities Australia and WSAA to prepare a ready-reckoner comparing…
Webinar – Stormwater Victoria – Erosion and Sediment Control
Online , AustraliaThis webinar explains why Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) on construction and building sites is as important as WSUD to protect environmental values and deliver sustainable development outcomes. We all know the General Environmental Duty (GED) puts the onus on individuals and business to prevent environmental harm before it occurs but what does this look…
Webinar | Living Streams – Nature-Based Solutions For Urban Stormwater Management
Online - AWSTJoin us on 10 August to hear from practitioners across Australia who have transformed communities with a commitment to nature-based solutions for stormwater management through living streams. This is the first of our events in the National WSUD Community of Practice webinar series. Communities in urban areas are seeking connection with nature, while governments are…
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…
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…