Parody Minister of LobstersNov 29, 2022

Push to convert thousands of Melbourne CBD parking spots into green space!

The benefits to come out of this include reducing the heat island effect, allowing rainwater to be better soaked up for floodwater management, and more green space will attractive to everyone in general

https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/push-to-convert-thousands-of-cbd-parking-spots-into-green-space-20221129-p5c265.html

Push to convert thousands of CBD parking spots into green space

Researchers say replacing asphalt with trees would bring people back to the city and kick-start its post-COVID recovery.

The Age
Show threadPBorWallNov 29, 2022
@iwantmynbn not just the CBD, but suburban areas could do with a bit of greening.
Show threadParody Minister of Lobsters
@lcorson absolutely. I'm in a leafy suburb already but there's always room for more. You can really feel the difference on the very hot days!
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:45pmWeb