NSW shows general city information only and has four monitoring stations in the Illawarra area, probably the size of some small European countries. Stuttgart say, has an integrated system of science research which not only constantly , street by street , report pollution and temperature indices, but publishes research on Urban heat , air movement and microclimate particular to the city and development which informs all planning decisions.
In Sydney it seems that one very promising paper was funded by Council but not completed. Development decisions seem to be governed by the biggest casino operator or the quickest method for piling up residents in sub standard buildings. I do envy the victorians altogether more progressive approach to planning and local government , although the vast new apartment blocks with blind walls on the street do seem to be spreading.
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Originally Posted by JA
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