Between 15 September and 22 October 2023, we sought your feedback on the draft Blue-Green Grid Strategy.

Key points on the consultation include:

• the Your Say Inner West project paged was visited 816 times
• the draft strategy was downloaded 195 times
• the public exhibition was promoted through social media, posters, digital screens and on our website

The community could provide online feedback via a survey or through an interactive map online.

• 20 surveys were completed on your say inner west
• 63 pins were dropped by 20 contributors

The main themes that emerged from this round of engagement were:

• Mapping changes and corrections to links and other geographical features
• Alternate routes for cycle ways and pedestrian paths
• Suggestions for site-specific interventions such as Water Sensitive Urban Design, additional canopy cover, and pedestrian crossings
• Suggestions for strengthening habitat for local fauna such as multi-layered vegetation for small birds to improve biodiversity outcomes
• More detail on implementation with clearer metrics to evaluate the success of the Strategy
• Requests for advocacy to influence projects or assets held by State government

At its meeting on Tuesday 5 December, Council will consider report including community feedback and decide whether to adopt the Blue-Green Strategy.

If you wish to speak at the Council meeting, you will need to register by 2pm on Tuesday 5 December.