We will fight for:
- Open green space within walking distance from home, as it is key to an active, healthy lifestyle.
- Open spaces and trees in new developments.
- Council to ensure adequate land is set aside for parkland when rezoning areas from industrial to residential, or otherwise allowing an increase in density. Parks must include a range of facilities to encourage active recreation by people of all ages.
- Every children’s play area to have trees and/or a shade sail and water fountain or bubbler, and suitable rest areas for parents and carers.
- Parks to have plenty of trees and encourage birds/wildlife – not just open grass fields with no shade.
- Councils to prioritise the retention of mature trees, particularly in built-up urban areas. Tree canopy targets must be increased and permeable ground surfaces retained wherever possible to allow rainwater absorption instead of run-off into stormwater drains.
- Councils to prioritise working with local water authorities to naturalise and preserve water-courses, waterways and wetlands where necessary.
- Free water bottle refilling stations in public spaces.
- Outdoor public art spaces and murals where the community can enjoy and contribute to local culture.