Shaping the city

How road verges are being transformed into native habitat and with more insect pollinators coming to visit

Native species nest, forage and sleep in our homes. These encounters show buildings have become de facto habitat for many animals with whom we share our cities.

Before it was streets and suburbs, Melbourne was a rich landscape of forests, swamps and grasslands. Our new Map of the Month is rebuilding it for the first time – tree by tree.

Bees are critical to our biodiversity, but they’re in trouble. Our Map of the Month tells us where some of our most charismatic native bees live in the City of Melbourne and the plants that support them.

Panellists at the Burnley Campus explored how cities can balance social, environmental and economic priorities to create communities that are not only functional, but inclusive, sustainable and connected.

A pioneering urban greening approach transforming Australian cities into vibrant and biodiverse spaces has been released to the public, empowering home gardeners and land managers.

Standard materials like concrete and steel allow us to build fast, cheaply and at scale. They also have huge environmental impacts. It’s time for the circular revolution.

Imagine a future where everyone has enough, on a planet that stays liveable. A new report makes a compelling case it's within reach.

While viral claims about water use don't hold up, the real story is worth understanding. It comes down to where these centres are built, what water they use and how they report it.