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Breathable Density

July 31, 2026

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Geographic Focus
Sydney (but many elements applicable to most main cites
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green spaces, waterways, connectivity, NBS, urban planning, urban heat, climate resilience, community,
Breathable Density
Committee for Sydney

Breathable density means designing cities around people and nature, integrating green space, tree canopy, water and fresh air into urban development.With growing evidence of the health and environmental benefits of nature, Sydney’s growth precincts present an opportunity to address inequalities in canopy cover, urban heat and air quality.

This report explores four principles for healthier, more liveable cities: green at every turn, streets for all, every space counts, and places that breathe in and out.

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