In 2020, the NSW Government Architect released a ‘Draft Connecting with Country’ framework for the planning, design, and delivery of all New South Wales Government built environment projects that aim to ‘connect’ us with Country. This briefing outlines the core aims of the framework and its implications for New South Wales local governments.
On July 28th 2022 LGiU Australia and VLGA brought together a panel of council chief executives from England, Scotland and Victoria, along with the Victorian Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability to discuss their varying approaches to biodiversity planning and green spaces.
Toilets are critical public infrastructure, but their provision is declining in many major cities. Beyond meeting our basic needs, effective provision and design of public toilets can help to achieve a range of local government objectives. This briefing explores these issues and argues for the development of local public toilet strategies.
Join us as we explore the potential benefits of anchor collaboratives and localising supply chains for local economic development.
