The Parks and Streetscape Network was established from the need to articulate/facilitate sustainability elements for parks and gardens and to establish best practice knowledge in the field of park and streetscape management.
The vision for this Network is to develop innovative ideas, opportunities, and direction related to quality parks and streetscape outcomes. The primary objectives of the Network are to facilitate a professional development programme for metropolitan and regional membership; and to promote member networking and knowledge sharing. Key priorities for 2019/20 are listed below;
Key Priorities:
Water Management: Resources
Work with the State Government for better ground water regulation.
Integrating water availability and POS allocation and planning
Facilitating access to up to date information
Aquifer recharge
Grey and black water system options for use and integration
Storm water use
Total water cycle management
Alternative water source options and cost modelling
Water Management: Efficient Utilisation
Develop a turf nutrient science community
Integrating POS planning and design with storage systems, irrigation and hydro-zoning
Improved irrigation design and system quality
Improved POS/facility design for water efficiency
Facilitating access to up to date information
Alternative water source use
Streetscapes
Apply urban forest research to streetscapes
Advocate for the role of trees in climate management
Community education
Link between health and the physical environment
Liveable neighbourhood policy review - designing streets for all users
Water harvesting and water wise streetscapes
Managing and risk modelling tree assets
Determining the value of trees
Business Management
Industry best practice and benchmarking
Managing staff and career mapping/succession planning
Access to technical specifications and templates
Quick and easy access to information and the promotion of positions and projects in WA