This fact sheet on Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) and carbon management highlights the role of WSUD in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and its benefits for climate change mitigation; emphasizing WSUD as a vital strategy for creating resilient urban environments.
Design Scale: District, Lot, Precinct
Excessive greenhouse gas emissions are the primary cause of global warming. Adapting existing processes to be more carbon neutral is an essential step in Australia’s commitment to address climate change.
Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) has several known benefits to both the community and the surrounding environment including, but not limited to, reducing water usage, increasing biodiversity, and improving social amenity.
Our focus areas
Supporting community wellbeing and healthy environments within resilient and sustainable places throughout Western Australia.
