For Brisbane and other Australian capitals, tree canopy, shade, cool materials, wetlands, floodable parks, water-sensitive streets and resilient transport are essential civic infrastructure.
The second-order benefit is substantial. A shaded street reduces heat exposure, but it can also increase walkability, local commerce and social connection. A floodable park can manage stormwater while providing recreation, biodiversity and neighbourhood identity during normal conditions.
The strategic test is whether resilience strengthens health, access and liveability every day—especially for communities with the least capacity to absorb disruption.
Which current capital-city investment could be redesigned to deliver both daily public value and protection during future climate extremes?
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Originally published on LinkedIn: Dr Colin Russo on LinkedIn