The increasing demands on civil infrastructure due to urbanisation require sustainable and resilient solutions involving collaboration between various stakeholders. Integrating civil infrastructure into public open spaces is crucial for environmental benefits and urban adaptability. Victoria faces substantial population growth, necessitating a focus on public infrastructure to meet the rising demand. Climate change poses serious challenges, leading to extreme weather events and species loss, emphasising the importance of sustainability and resilience in public infrastructure. Public spaces are essential for social interaction and community well-being.
2022 Study Tour Report
by Ed Pocock
Economies across the planet rely on extracting resources and/or making things from them in order to create value and satisfy many of humanity’s needs and desires. In contrast to our current global economy, a circular economy keeps materials and products in circulation for as long as possible so that the maximum amount of value is extracted from each resource and materials are not wasted. This report contains 12 recommendations in relation to applying the circular economy concept to municipal infrastructure