Preparing Melbourne for Climate Change
ROOFTOP gardens, soil footpaths and mandatory parklands are among radical plans to prepare Melbourne for climate change. A key lobby group the Committee For Melbourne has drafted recommendations to retrofit city buildings and make the public transport system green, to prepare Melbourne for the threat of global warming. And the city’s stormwater drains, health system and public transport infrastructure will struggle to cope in a hotter climate, the report says.
The Futuremap report handed to the Government today reveals Melburnians are already living with the effects of climate change including increased sea levels at Williamstown, hotter days, drier weather and more frequent storms. The report calls for immediate action from government, business and the wider community.
Tony Wood, Climate Change Taskforce co-chair and report author said that “All major planning activity should incorporate a climate change impact assessment.” The report goes on to suggest:
The immediate introduction of more green space to help cool streets.
- Replace concrete footpaths with plastic lattice filled with soil, gravel and grass to filter water into the ground.
- Collect stormwater and run-off in underground tanks.
- Increase support for low-income renters to install solar water heating.
- Compulsory parks and gardens in all planning processes.
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