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Greener Places, Healthier Waterways Vision
Guiding Principles for Green
and Blue Grid Projects
Seven guiding principles have been established for Green and Blue Grid
projects as shown in Figure 3. When Council and the other stakeholders
plan a Green and Blue Grid initiative, they are encouraged to make sure
the project is relevant to the unique characteristics of the place. This
means considering the existing landscape, whether the project is in a
town centre, rural setting or residential neighbourhood, and how people
use or could use the place in their everyday lives.
The projects should also contribute to Green and Blue Grid at different
scales - the neighbourhood, local and district networks. We recognise there
are opportunities to think differently and innovatively about how places
are designed and managed to incorporate water, trees and vegetation
into open spaces, commercial centres and on private and public land,
which will make the Camden area greener, more beautiful and welcoming
for all to enjoy.
Despite the scale of the project or who is implementing the initiative, local
Green and Blue Grid projects should embrace caring for and Designing
with Country principles. For tens of thousands of years Aboriginal
people have cared for, and managed, the land. Trees, waterways and
natural landscapes are deeply connected to Aboriginal cultural practices,
spirituality, and understanding of nature. Adopting a Country-centric
approach and undertaking meaningful engagement with Aboriginal
stakeholders will ensure the significance of trees, vegetation, waterways,
scenic landscapes and natural systems in Aboriginal culture and heritage
is better understood and considered in the design of place-based Green
and Blue Grid projects.
Figure 3 – Green and Blue Grid Project Principles
HOLISTIC &
INTEGRATED
Being part of a
larger network that
integrates natural
systems
RELEVANT &
INCLUSIVE
Playing a core role
in everyone's day
to day lives
PLACE BASED
Being relevant to
the community
and designed
to care for and
connect with
Country
CREATIVE &
INNOVATIVE
Thinking differently
about design
of open space
environments
BEAUTIFUL &
ENGAGING
Engendering respect
and appreciation for
the landscape and
environment
NATURAL &
SUSTAINABLE
Embracing a
river generated
landscape and
creating healthy
and sustainable
ecosystems
HEALTHY &
ACTIVE
Encouraging
healthy lifestyles
and a sense of
wellbeing
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