SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)·Page 16·4.7
Green infrastructure networks and multifunctional design
Green infrastructure networks should be designed and managed as multifunctional resources that provide environmental benefits including flood management, cooling, air quality improvements, and wildlife habitats, whilst also supporting social interaction and community activities.
Networks of green spaces, commonly referred to as green infrastructure, provide a wide range of environmental benefits (in both rural and urban areas) including flood water storage, urban cooling, improved air quality and habitats for wildlife. Additionally, they can provide opportunities for social interaction by serving as a focal point for recreation and community activities. This green infrastructure should be designed and managed as a multifunctional resource capable of delivering on a wide range of environmental and quality of life benefits for communities.
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