On the verge: greening suburban streets

Greening Newcastle’s streets has never been more important as we face the challenges of urban heat island effect, population growth and the impacts of climate change. Street gardens are a simple yet powerful way to transform the nature strip between your footpath and the road to bring climate, social, biodiversity and stormwater drainage benefits. So, who is eligible to plant one, and what are the criteria? Find out with Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Declan Clausen and Environmental Education Officer Elise Budden how you can get involved in City of Newcastle’s street garden program. Visit for more information.

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On the verge: greening suburban streets is an episode from Your Newcastle by Melanie Sargeant.

This episode is 24:30 long.

This episode was published on Sep 26, 2022.

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