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a city image of boldness, vision, and
First, in terms of technology for
sustainable development, featured by
planning, the municipal government of
livability, green, and ecology. Thus,
Melbourne has established 7 regional
it has won the prize of “Best Specific
plans for urban forest, and complied “A
Environmental Initiative” in 2013 given
Guidance for Urban Forest Biodiversity”.
by Australia United Nations Association,
Secondly, at the practical level,
Banksia Foundation Australia Climate
relevant pilot projects have been set
Adaptation Award 2013, and become one
up, including the construction of urban
of the finalists for the 2014 C40 Cities
forest and shrubs, protection waterways
International Cities Award Category for
and wetlands, as well as green space,
Climate Change Adaptation. Melbourne’s
rainwater irrigation, infiltration sidewalks,
influence and competitiveness in the
green buildings and green spaces and so
global cities have increased dramatically.
on. (3) Creating a livable ecology green city of new model to enhance the city’s brand image and influence
2. Challenge of the Initiative
(1) Cash-strapped problem threatening project sustainability
Thanks to local and national media
The construction of green
coverage, the innovative project has not
infrastructure includes not only natural
only attracted native scholars in Australia,
green infrastructure, but also artificial
researchers in South America and United
green infrastructure. Projects and
States to come for study, but also inspired
technologies involved in the initiative
many cities in Australia, including cities
are very diverse and complex. Since
such as Brisbane, Darwin and Perth. In
this project is the very first in Australia,
the forms of government meetings, field
its early fund mainly relies on the fiscal
trips and other activities, it has shared its
revenue of Federal Government and the
knowledge and experiences with local
State Government. However, relying
governments in other cities. Meanwhile,
solely on the government cannot maintain
it has also brought inspiration to 12
the subsequent long-term operation,
parliaments in Victoria. In this sense,
which requires a lot of community,
the innovated project has increased its
private-sector investment. Yet, compared
reputation all over the world, with its
with other facilities, green infrastructure is
model effect continuously expanded.
difficult to bring direct economic income
Currently, Melbourne has actively set
for developers; the market prospects on