Greening Sydney Plan

Takeaways

• There are many stakeholders with an interest and capacity to green our urban landscape, and engaging them all to contribute to the greening of Sydney requires a plan and strategic action. 
• The physical greening of our urban environment is important because it:
  • filters and improves the air we breathe
  • provides shade for our houses and streets
  • can regulate sunlight to our houses and streets
  • reduces urban run off and stormwater pollution
  • improves the appearance, economic value and liveability of our cities
  • provides a connection to nature in our cities.