About Greening the West
Our vision is to enable sustainable, liveable, healthy communities through urban greening.
Growing a healthier west
Greening the West is a regional initiative that’s about enriching communities in Melbourne’s west through the development of green spaces.
Delivering much more than just aesthetics, green spaces have proven benefits for the environment and for our health. They filter and improve the air we breathe, keep cities cool and provide shade for our houses and streets. They enhance our satisfaction and wellbeing when we live, work or play in them. They give us space and opportunity to connect with each other and with nature.
Yet often in developing areas, green spaces aren’t prioritised.
Melbourne’s western suburbs are some of the fastest growing in Australia. They receive less rainfall than other parts of Melbourne meaning they’re drier and can experience warmer daytime temperatures. As the population increases, so too does pollution, heat stress and pressure on the environment.
Urban greening in the west is a low-cost strategy that will bring high impact results – environmentally, economically and crucially, for the health and wellbeing of the residents who live there.
Partnering for positive change
There are many stakeholders with an interest in greening our urban landscape. And we have many passionate partners from local government, water corporations, government agencies, industry and the community.
Our alliance of green space advocates form a Steering Committee facilitated by City West Water. Together we share knowledge, promote, and scale practical solutions in the western municipalities of Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton, Moonee Valley and Wyndham.
Choose a partner on the right hand side of the page to find out why and how they’re making our vision happen.
Planning for a greener, healthier future
The Steering Committee has developed a Strategic Plan that outlines the vision, key drivers and strategic objectives for the initiative. This Plan identifies eight key goals and targets that the partners have committed to working towards to contribute to a green and healthy west. You can find out more by downloading the Greening the West Strategic Plan overview here.
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