Biodiversity Sensitive Urban Design

A novel vegetation assessment tool for comparing the biodiversity potential of different urban landscaping designs

C Visintin, H Kirk, GE Garrard, JE Humphrey, SA Bekessy

2026-12-01

There is a positive correlation between vegetation structure and complexity, and broader biodiversity. However, contemporary urban..

Urban nature equity must consider cultural nuances

SM Wong-Topp, RA Fuller, AJ Dean, S Bekessy, R Zahnow

2026-12-01

Culture profoundly influences the way a person engages with nature. As cities rapidly increase in cultural diversity, achieving un..

Resolving the Conflict between Infectious Disease and Beneficial Urban Nature

Katherine Robertson, Holly Kirk, Jacinta Humphrey, Sarah Bekessy

2026-02-12

<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title> <jats:p>Urban nature offers critical benefits for urban residents and is found..

Rethinking Environmental Impact Assessment for nature positive development

H Kirk, D Wright, GE Garrard, C Visintin, M Selinske, SA Bekessy

2026-01-01

Achieving “nature positive” development within existing regulatory frameworks will be challenging. Halting and reversing biodivers..