Low Impact Urban Design and Development (LIUDD) is asustainable living concept. Urban
sustainability and health are achieved through effective management of stormwater, waste, energy,
transport and ecosystem services. The greening of cities by planting ecologically with local species is
also a vital part of the overall well-being of ecosystems and citizens.Biodiversity or nature
heritage contributes to enduringsense of placeor identity ? a key element ofnationhood.
Outcomes: Urban Greening Manual “How to Put Nature into
Our Neighbourhoods
Application of Low Impact Urban Design
and Development (LIUDD) Principles, with
a Biodiversity Focus, for New Zealand
Developers and Homeowners”
Demonstration gardens in Christchurch Botanic Gardens “How to design with
indigenous
plants”
Publications in peer-reviewed journals and popular magazines
- Title Original : Low Impact Urban Design and Development
- Website : http://
- Project start : 2003
- Project end : 2009
- Funding Agency : Landcare Research, LTD New Zealand
- Project Partners : Lincon University, Canterbury, University of Auckland