Infrastructure Victoria is an independent advisory body which has three functions: preparing a 30-year infrastructure strategy for Victoria; providing written advice to government on infrastructure matters; publish research on infrastructure matters.
Among Infrastructure Victoria’s recommendations to improve planning for growth areas: target 30% tree canopy coverage in new growth areas by mandating coverage during precinct development, funding relevant Victorian Government agencies and local government to plant, replace and maintain canopy trees, and work with utility providers to remove barriers to tree planting.
The benefits of leafier streets are well documented.
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Denser housing developments mean smaller back yards and more nature strip crossovers, resulting in less space for planting canopy trees. Vegetation offset requirements for new developments often result in the offset occurring far away from the original development – if they occur at all.
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| Buln Buln Rd Drouin October 2021 |
Infrastructure Victoria recommends: the Victorian Government should develop clear compliance guidelines for planning approvals and Precinct Structure Plans and undertake monitoring and enforcement.
Yes please!
Infrastructure Victoria – LINK
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